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As American minority business grows, so do the money grants and government funding to help African-Americans, Hispanics, Native and Asian Americans make their dreams of business ownership a reality.

According to the latest statistics, minorities own 15.1% of all U.S. businesses, or more than 3 million firms, and 99% of these firms are small businesses accounting for $591 billion in revenues.

For minority entrepreneurs new to starting up a business, programs exist at the local, state and federal level — including non-profit economic development organizations that may help you through the loan process, provide legal help, and even provide mentors who have already built a successful minority business in your area.

Around the Web, find a wealth of information focusing on how to create a business plan, learn how to market and advertise, join a related organization or association, and other helpful tips and advice especially focused on powering a minority business ...

Minority Business Development - Tools and resources with free registration, or just browse around for lots of online info about starting up, financing, and managing a small minority business, plus featured topics, success stories and archived studies.

STARTUP - The U.S. Small Business Administration's guide to start-ups offering comprehensive info on the basics, finance, marketing, business plans, hiring employees, with special topics including young entrepreneurs, women, Native American and minority startups.

8(a) Business Development - Information for African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Native Americans, with guides to applying and certification, reporting requirements, FAQ, glossary.

blackenterprise.com - The online version of the print magazine offering a ton of practical information on business plans, starting up, funding, management, with more on franchising, federal assistance, and links to related organizations and associations.

Hispanic Business - The digital version of the print publication offering success stories on Hispanic American entrepreneurs along with broader topics on business, careers, and finance.

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