To find out more about the SBA, surf over to their Web site at
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/ ,
or call the SBA Answer Desk at (800) U-ASK-SBA to hear recorded
messages. Check your phone book or ask your librarian for the phone
number of your local district office. There's at least one
district office in every state, and it will be able to mail you a
start-up booklet and a list of lenders. Your district office can
also tell you about specialized loans tailored to your industry and
where to go if you need help polishing your business plan or
gathering your financial statements.