The following Vermont resources can help you start your small business and run it successful. Some of the perks offered by these organizations include events, licensing information, help with business planning, workshops, counseling, and guides or tools to help you in all aspects of your small business. You can find other regional small business resources here.

 Small Business Administration – Vermont
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed in your Vermont business.

Vermont Department of Economic Development
The Department of Economic Development, part of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, works to create and retain quality jobs and strengthen the competitiveness of Vermont’s businesses and the overall economy. While the department is responsible for statewide economic development policy and assumes a leadership role, it works with a variety of partners including other state and federal government agencies; institutions of higher learning; municipalities; regional development corporations; and non-governmental organizations to achieve our shared goals.

Vermont Economic Development Authority
The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA), created by the General Assembly in 1974, is Vermont’s economic development finance lender. In the past 35 years, VEDA has provided over $1.5 billion in financing assistance to thousands of eligible Vermont entrepreneurs, manufacturers, small businesses and agricultural enterprises, helping them to realize their business growth goals, create jobs, and enhance the vitality of Vermont’s economy.

Vermont Small Business Development Center
VtSBDC’s mission is to strengthen existing business entities and assist start-ups with high-quality, no-cost counseling and affordable training programs.