Free Resources for Small Businesses | Grants, Legal Help & Mentorship

Educational & Planning Tools

• SBA Learning Center
  Free courses on business planning, funding, marketing, and management.
• Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
  Free training, coaching, and grant opportunities.
• StartOUT
  Free mentorship and support for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
• LISC Small Business Support
  Grants, loans, and advisory tools from a national nonprofit.
• Accion Opportunity Fund
  Funding options and mentoring for underestimated entrepreneurs.

Advising & Mentorship

• Brady Canfield – Free Financial Advisor
  
• SCORE Mentorship
  Free 1-on-1 mentoring and workshops from experienced professionals.
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
  Free consulting and training on business plans, capital access, and more.

Business Formation & Legal Help

• Nolo – Free Legal Guides
  Free articles and templates on structure, taxes, and contracts.
• Hello Alice
  Grants, learning modules, and community for small business owners.

Funding & Grant Directories

• Grants.gov
  Official database of federal grant opportunities.
• IFundWomen
  Grants, coaching, and fundraising tools for women entrepreneurs.