### Question
How is the "operational assistance" defined?


### Answer
The term **operational assistance** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 689* as follows -

> management, marketing, and other technical assistance that assists a small business concern with business development

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 689*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14B-SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-INVESTMENT DIVISION PROGRAMS > Part B-New Markets Venture Capital Program**

