During an extensive
18-month review period, private and public sector designers, with the
support and feedback of the business community and more than a dozen
Federal agencies, built the technical infrastructure of the U. S. Business
Advisor. New and improved features include more powerful and focused
search engines and more interactive tools and direct access to electronic
transactions. Users are able to:
| Find answers to the most commonly asked questions related to business |
| Access electronic commerce services ranging from getting a loan to trademark registration, export licenses, payroll benefits, and tax filing |
| Use Internet-based tutorials and on-line classroom training and find other sources of counseling, education, and training |
| Download forms that businesses need to comply with government laws and regulations |
| Use interactive tools to find solutions to environmental, health, and safety issues |
| Interact with buyers and suppliers of equity capital, contracting opportunities, trade leads, innovation, and research grants |
| Create a tailored Internet page to support international trade activities |
|
Access laws,
regulations, and guidance |
Government agencies across the board are embracing the challenge of delivering
their basic services electronically. Through the U. S. Business Advisor
and other initiatives like the On-line Classroom (featured in the inaugural
edition of REGO) and On-line Women's Business Center, the SBA has been
an "E-gov" pioneer.
For more information,
visit the
U. S. Business Advisor.
3/2/00
