There are a number of good reasons why you should become an entrepreneur but money isn’t one of them. Experts say that entrepreneurship is not a sure way to fame and riches. Starting a business can be hard, stressful and often ends in failure. But you can succeed with the help of these free online resource for small businesses. They will tell you everything you need to know to get your business off the ground.

Start with Score (http://www.score.org/index.html) that offers free and confidential advice to small businesses, face-to-face counseling, online counseling and a whole lot more. Score’s goal is to help you succeed with its team of volunteers – mainly successful entrepreneurs who are willing to share their knowledge with you. This non-profit group currently has over 12,000 volunteers across the country so take advantage of their expertise today.

To access Score’s services. simply visit the site and input keywords to locate a counselor that suits your business needs. The good part is that there’s no limit to the number of you can consult Score. Thus, you get all the help you need to start a great business.

My Own Business Inc. (http://www.myownbusiness.org/) is another non-profit organization that helps people succeed in business. It has a 16-session Internet course presided by successful business owners who tell you of common, avoidable mistakes. The site has over 15 million visitors have made use of this vital information. The World Bank said that the high-quality interactive content from My Own Business Inc. has been instrumental to the success of the SME Toolkit across five continents.”

The course covers vital topics for anyone starting or operating a business. This will benefit the entrepreneur who wants to start his or her own business and the person who wishes to expand an established business.