Business Types & Industries

Business Types

 
Federal, state and local government operate a number of programs that assist startups, micro businesses, as well as under served, disadvantaged groups:
 

• Home Based Businesses
  
  Learn more about starting a home-based business and managing it within the law.
• Self-Employment
  
  Information for self-employed individuals who want to start and operate a business.
• Disabled People
  
  Resources for disabled people to start, grow and manage a small business.
• Minority Owned Businesses
  
  Government services to help minority groups start and conduct a business.
• Non Profit Organizations
  
  Government services to help non profits find opportunities and finance their business.
• Veteran Owned Businesses
  
  Information for veterans looking to start and finance their business, as well as locate government contracting opportunities.
• Women Owned Businesses
  
  Government programs that help women entrepreneurs start, grow and expand their businesses.
• Startups and High Growth Businesses
  
  Resources to help entrepreneurs start, run, and expand a startup or high growth business.

Industries

 
Government agencies regulate and support the creation and growth of wide range of small business, from home-based bakeries to high-tech manufacturing.  These industry guides help business owners understand their regulatory requirements as well as government programs aimed at supporting their growth and success.