MANCHESTER, N.H. – The federal government is opening six offices in New Hampshire and Maine designed to help small businesses get off the ground.

The Small Business Administration offices will offer computer systems that can help people find state, federal and regional programs to boost their businesses. They also provide reference libraries and training videos to help entrepreneurs venture into new businesses.

The offices will be supported by Combinet-NH, a network of public and private sector organizations.

The offices will be in Manchester, Keene, Laconia, Conway, Bethlehem, N.H, and Springvale, Maine.