1. Go to the Small Business Administrations website (www.sba.gov) and look for a reference to starting your business. From the information there, put together a start-up checklist.
   
   
2. What kind of assistance can small business firms obtain to export their products to other countries at the U.S. Department of Commerces website, www.export.gov? Give three examples of such support.
   
   
3. Use an Internet browser to explore small business support groups in your area. What kinds of organizations did you find? What kinds of support do they offer to foster the success of small businesses in your community?
   
   
4. What kind of career fits you? Go to the U.S. Department of Labors O*NET website, http://online.onetcenter.org, and explore occupations based on your personal skills and characteristics.