Start a business in Oregon · Get startup advising and agency navigation help

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Find an SBDC center for business planning and training. The Office of Small Business Assistance helps navigate government interactions; it does not replace your accountant or attorney.

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Get startup advising and agency navigation help: Find an SBDC center for business planning and training. The Office of Small Business Assistance helps navigate government interactions; it does not replace your accountant or attorney.

Preparation 1: Find an SBDC center and confirm appointment, training and language-access options.

Preparation 2: Prepare a short description of the business, its stage and the specific agency or planning questions.

Preparation 3: Use the Office of Small Business Assistance for government-navigation questions; obtain legal and tax advice separately when needed.

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