### Question
How is the term business advice and counseling defined?


### Answer
The term **business advice and counseling** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 657d* as the following:

> providing advice and assistance on matters described in section 657e(c)(2)(B) of this title to small business concerns to guide them through the SBIR and STTR program process, from application to award and successful completion of each phase of the program

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 657d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

