The SBA's Urban Entrepreneurship Training Program provides free training and resources to urban small business owners, focusing on business planning, access to capital, and market research.
The America's SBDC network provides management and technical assistance to current and prospective small business owners, offering no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to urban entrepreneurs.
This online course, offered through Coursera, covers the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including business idea generation, market research, and financial planning, and is suitable for urban small business owners.
The Urban Business Support Network, launched by the NYC Department of Small Business Services, connects urban entrepreneurs with resources, including business training, mentorship, and access to capital.
This Forbes article provides guidance on starting a small business in an urban area, covering topics such as market research, business planning, and securing funding, with insights from successful urban entrepreneurs.
The MBDA offers training and resources specifically for minority-owned businesses in urban areas, focusing on business growth, access to capital, and market expansion.
This research paper from the Brookings Institution explores the challenges and opportunities facing urban entrepreneurs, and provides policy recommendations for supporting urban small business growth and development.
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) provides entrepreneurship training and education to urban youth, focusing on business planning, financial literacy, and career readiness.