Many gift basket retailers email, call and write to me asking where they can get help for their businesses in their area. There is much help available, but you just have to find it.

Today I received an invitation to a free Lunch and Learn Seminar being offered by my city in partnership with the county’s Small Business Development Center. The topic is “The Fine Art of Being the Market Leader Forever,” and lunch is provided. I reserved my spot immediately.

Wanting to see what other seminars the County Small Business Development Center offers, I visited their website. There were seminars on Quick Books, employment law, driving traffic to your website and more ranging from free to no more than $25.

Small Development Centers are part of the national Small Business Administration. Use the SBA’s locator to find out where the Center is near you.