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Many justice-involved individuals find that it is advantageous to start their own businesses, and much of our correspondence with inmates involves information on how to start specific businesses. Following are links to credible resources on the topic of starting a business. The resources on this page focus on the key components for starting a new business.
The online resources here provide key information on obtaining grants, financing, and other assistance for starting a new business.
In addition to providing on-site research and reference services, Business Reference Services at the Library of Congress has created a number of Business Research Guides aimed at assisting entrepreneurs and small business persons. The most relevant guides are linked below.
This research guide provides online resources and links to print materials on the topic of finding capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses through local, state and federal government funds, bank loans, venture capital, and grants.
