SBA offers free online courses, monthly chat events and newsletters for people starting their own businesses. There is an extensive library of information on planning a business, getting funding, finding a mentor, licensing and permits, selecting a location, marketing, insurance and legal concerns. There are also links to resources available to you through your local SBA.
My Own Business
From site: My Own Business, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to helping people succeed in business. The course is presented by successful business owners who point out the common, avoidable mistakes…
Our course is geared toward the entrepreneur who wants to start his or her own business, and the individual who has an established small business and would like to see that business grow and expand. Most people fail in business because they make avoidable mistakes! This free course teaches you what those mistakes are and how to avoid them.