The VIP initiative offers business support services for individuals who have already started a business, or possess a cohesive business idea to start a business, and have the drive and creativity to make entrepreneurship work for them. The VIP initiative offers a systematized, group and individual training approach to grow and launch a small business. The program provides essential support services for small business and entrepreneurs that include (1) Help with record keeping to ensure preparedness at tax time. (2) Business Tax Preparation, (3) Access to small business loans, (4) Individual counseling for personal financial fitness, (5) Business Advisory Services & Workshops and (6) Assistance with business plan development.