Visa U.S.A created an educational site for small-business owners that is linked to its World Wide Web site on the Internet.
The site provides information on venture capital and other small- business financing, trade associations, government institutions, and groups that support businesses owned by women and minorities.
"This site is the first phase in our effort to create a one-stop, on- line information link that connects all types of businesses with the information they need," said Tracy Connelly, a Visa U.S.A. vice president.