FAQs About Small Business

Starting and running a business is hard work. Entrepreneurs have many questions along the way. Following are some questions that are repeatedly asked by small business owners.

1. What is the Cincinnati Economic Empowerment Center (C-EEC)?
2. I need a grant for my business. What is available?
3. What is the difference between government contracting and government grants?
4. What is a business plan?
5. What is the difference between a for-profit business and a nonprofit organization?
6. What is a legal structure? What kind of legal structure should my business have?
7. What is fictitious name registration and how do I register my business?
8. Do I need a tax number? What is an EIN?
9. How can my small business clients become "certified" that they are in compliance with Federal E.O.E. laws?
10. What does it mean to be WBE or MBE certified?
11. Does SBA have loan programs? How do I get a SBA loan?

The Wall Street Journal has a small business section with many great How-to guides that answer many frequently asked questions by entrepreneurs.