Welcome to the Small Business Resource Network’s Ask the Expert Program.

Our experts come from a variety of business professions.  To ensure that your question is directed to the appropriate group of experts, please click on the category that is most closely related to the question you are asking.  This will take you into that category where you will see previous questions and their answers.  You may find that your question has already been asked and answered.  To ask your own question, click on the “Ask a Question” button.  In the “Topic” section, please indicate the topic of your question and then ask your question in the box below.

For example, you might have a question about getting a business loan.  You would first click on the “Commercial Lending” icon and then the “Ask a Question” button.  In the “Topic” section, you might put “Requirements for getting a loan” and your question might be “What items do I need to bring to the bank in order to qualify for a business loan?”

When you have finished asking your question, you will need to enter your email address to receive the answer to your question.  Your name is optional.  You will also need to enter the security code listed at the bottom of the page in order to submit your question.  When you’re finished click on the “Ask Question” button and your question will be sent to our panel of experts.

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All questions and their answers will be posted online in the appropriate category for all visitors to access.

Please note that due to the openness of a public website, the answer to your question may be general in nature.  Should more in-depth information or advice be needed, please engage the services of an experienced professional.  If you need assistance in finding a provider, you can find a listing of professional service providers by using our online directory, http://www.sbrn.org/network_directory.asp

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