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Money Smart for Small Business

Unpacking what’s needed to start and manage a small business in the United States

Money Smart for Small Business is an instructor-led curriculum developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The training is designed for new or operating small business owners—with or without formal business training—to provide a practical introduction to aspects of starting and managing a business.

Tool Snapshot

  • Partner agency: U.S. Small Business Administration

  • Provides: Training

  • Eligibility: Aspiring and existing U.S. small businesses

Training modules include:

  • Is owning a business a good fit for you? Know your strengths
  • Planning for a healthy business – start-up: from plan to reality
  • Banking services available for small business
  • Organizational types – pros and cons of business structures
  • Time management – tips to make you more efficient

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