Advises small business persons of all SBA and other government agency assistance services. This assistance includes the following: (1) Workshops for prospective small business owners; (2) management counseling, including assistance from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), and other volunteer groups; (3) management courses or conferences and seminars; and (4) educational materials to assist in management of small business. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Existing and potential small business persons, and in some cases, members of community groups are eligible. A small business is one independently owned and operated, and not dominant in its field. Generally for manufacturers, average employment not in excess of 500; wholesalers, average employment not in excess of 100; retail and services concerns, revenues not over $5,000,000, and agricultural enterprises, gross annual sales not over $500,000. Veterans are eligible for all programs. Beneficiary Eligibility: Small business persons, veterans, community groups. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Personal or written application to SBA field offices. Locate your local SBA office. PROGAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1999, management counseling was given to approximately 175,000 potential and existing small business entrepreneurs. Management training enrollment was 100,000 for the same period. 75 REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
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