Startup & Small Business Help
Many government, nonprofit and volunteer organizations help new businesses get going and help small businesses succeed.
Massachusetts Business Resource Team
Under the Executive Office of Economic Development, the Business Resource Team helps businesses identify and access state programs and resources that match their current needs. Whether you're expanding, relocating, hiring new employees or looking for working capital, they can help you. Get them working for you now! Business.Gov
Business.gov is a federal website that guides you through the maze of government rules and regulations, and provides access to services and resources to help you start, grow, and succeed in business.
Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE)
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling.
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
The network provides counseling, training and capital access to contribute to the growth of small businesses throughout Massachusetts. Its services are delivered through a network of professional staff supported by a federal, state, and higher education consortium and other partnerships.
Massachusetts Community Development Corporations
Most community development corporations (CDCs) have programs to assist residents with starting new businesses. The Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, a trade association, publishes this list of member CDCs.
USA.gov Business Gateway
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Centers - MSBDC
provide one-to-one free confidential services focusing on, business growth, strategies, financing and loan assistance.
Small Business Community in Massachusetts
Financing & Funding
Contains information on startup and initial funding, loans, infrastructure financing, and grants.