AT&T Launches Small Business Resource Center

So after Verizon announced it's toolbar for entrepreneurs, AT&T decided it would get into the game by launching a small business resource center.

The new portal promises access to expert advice, online courses, and money-saving offers. Business referrals also receive $100 visa card rewards.

Promised features from their press release includes:

* A daily feed of industry-specific small business news, including streaming video segments from SBTV.com - Small Business Television.

* Free instructional Web-based seminars and online training courses hosted by experts.

* The ability to submit questions and to receive one-on-one advice from SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business.

* Tips on starting, managing and relocating a small business.

* Money-saving promotional offers from AT&T and other leading brands, including UPS, Pitney Bowes, Lenovo and CareerBuilder.com.

* Information about AT&T's portfolio of products and services for small business, including voice, wireless, Internet, messaging, advertising and search engine marketing solutions through Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM, online support and account management services.

The portal is located at http://www.att.com/OnwardSmallBiz and is currently thin on content but it's a step in the right direction for AT&T. Just like Verizon's move, it could be a great opportunity to capitalize on the small business market if AT&T puts the muscle into making their site a true resource center for entrepreneurs.