3 resources for monitoring a small business
Once a business owner is successfully running a business, continuous monitoring is essential to managing operations.
Here are 3 priceless resources helping small business owners with financial and growth monitoring.
Assessment Tool (SBA) – The assessment tool is designed to help small business owners better understand their readiness for starting a small business. The business will answer questions which allow the tool to assist in evaluating skills, characteristics and experience. The responses are scored automatically and an assessment profile provided, when you click the submit button. You will also receive, based on your score, a statement of Suggested Next Steps, directing you to the most appropriate SBA resources to help improve your business preparedness. Such next steps may include free SBA online courses, direct access to online counseling and/or targeted links to appropriate resources.
Business.gov Gadgets – The Business.gov Tools for Small Business have been organized into a “gadget” that you can place on your website or the iGoogle home page. Get immediate access to essential online tools and resources to help you run your small business. The gadget allows you to search for information from federal, state and local governments that can help you run your business. Find loans & grants applicable to your business. Get a list of licenses and permits that apply to your business. See what business owners are asking and discussing in the Business.gov Community. Read recent news articles posted on the Business.gov Community. Watch videos featuring expert advice from government agencies and small business owners.
Business Data & Statistics – Whether you are a new business owner or been in the business for awhile now, a solid understanding of your market and current economic conditions is key to your business’ growth and success. Here are just a few of the resources providing free access to business and economic statistics collected by the U.S. Government.
General Business Statistics
Demographics (people and population)
Business Data on Specific Industries
View all of the available resources
