Free Help
Small Business Start-Up Help
It's About Answers ~ Not More Information
Below are small business assistance agencies that provide answers and free counseling to help you in areas such as securing business financing, writing a business plan, setting up a bookkeeping system, identifying target markets and much, much more.
Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Boise
Capital Matrix, Inc
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings.
Contact:...
View details
Boise
Entrepreneurial Resources, Inc
Also known as the Women's Business Center, this organization supports women who are interested in starting, purchasing, expanding or improving upon a business venture. Access to peer networking,...
View details
Boise
Idaho Department of Commerce
Offers a range of support to attract and retain business ventures in Idaho including business start-up, expansion, workforce development, international trade, and real estate services, as well...
View details
Boise
Idaho Department of Labor
Assists Idaho residents and businesses with workforce development interests and needs including career development, job search, unemployment insurance, labor posters, business start-up, labor...
View details
Boise
Sage Community Resources
Sage Community Resources assists in community facility development, business expansion and retention and stimulating job creation....
View details
Boise
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local
Chapters or Online Counseling
. SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...
View details
Boise
Small Business Administration (SBA) Boise District Office
The SBA works to support small business interests at the federal, state and regional level. Services include a number of financial assistance programs offered through local financial institutions,...
View details
Boise
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Region III Office
The SBDC works with new venture and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, access to capital, registering a business, financing, regulations,...
View details
Hayden
Panhandle Area Council
Provides small loans ranging from under $100 to a maximum of $25,000 to prospective, small business borrowers and backed by the US SBA.
Executive Director: James Deffenbaugh
Micro-Loan...
View details
Idaho Falls
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local
Chapters or Online Counseling
. SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...
View details
Idaho Falls
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Region VI Office
The SBDC works with new venture and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, access to capital, registering a business, financing, regulations,...
View details
Lewiston
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Region II Office
The SBDC works with new venture and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, access to capital, registering a business, financing, regulations,...
View details
Pocatello
Eastern Idaho Development Corporation
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings.
Contact:...
View details
Pocatello
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Region V Office
The SBDC works with new venture and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, access to capital, registering a business, financing, regulations,...
View details
Post Falls
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Region I Office
The SBDC works with new venture and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, access to capital, registering a business, financing, regulations,...
View details
Seattle
Small Business Administration (SBA) Seattle District Office
The SBA works to support small business interests at the federal, state and regional level. Services include a number of financial assistance programs offered through local financial institutions,...
View details
State wide
Sage Community Resources
Sage Community Resources assists in community facility development, business expansion and retention and stimulating job creation....
View details
Twin Falls
Region IV Development Corporation, Inc
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings.
Contact:...
View details
Twin Falls
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Region IV Office
The SBDC works with new venture and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, access to capital, registering a business, financing, regulations,...
View details
Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Idaho Biz Help
Assists entrepreneurial development by providing links to licensing, taxing, and regulating agencies that affect small businesses in Idaho, as well as providing links for business assistance,...
View details
Statewide
Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
OVBDs mission is to assist veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members, and their dependents or survivors by helping them to learn about, access and effectively utilize all...
View details
Statewide
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) State Office
The SBDC works with new venture and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, access to capital, registering a business, financing, regulations,...
View details
Statewide
Veterans Business Outreach Program (VBOP)
The Veterans Business Outreach Program (VBOP) is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and mentoring, and referrals for eligible veterans...
View details
Nationwide
Foundation for the Advancement of Marketing Excellence in Entrepreneurs ( FAMEE)
FAMEE is a nonprofit organization that offers online marketing courses tailored to the interests and needs of small and medium sized businesses. Access to online courses, support materials and...
View details
Nationwide
SBDCGlobal.com
SBDCGlobal.com is a free, multicultural, web-based trade platform that links the advisors and small business clients of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) networks in the United States,...
View details
Nationwide
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE offers free, confidential small business advice for anyone looking to start, grow and succeed in business. With a national volunteer network of over 13,000 business mentors and 350 chapters,...
View details
Nationwide
Veterans Virtual Incubator (VetBizGo)
VetBizGO is a resource and referral community tailored to supporting Veterans in Business. Content promotes awareness, access and use of thousands of no and low-cost federal, regional and local...
View details