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Better Business Bureau
Lots of good information at this site: advertising codes, information on scams targeted against businesses, customer relations, etc.
eVenturing: Resources for Entrepreneurs
Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, "a world of resources for entrepreneurs." Information on starting and expanding a small business. Includes the "Entrepreneurs Search Engine."
Starting a Small Business
General information and where to start.
U.S. Business Advisor
Provides access to federal government information, services, and transactions for small business.
Additional Sites to Explore
Business Week's SmallBiz: The Small Business Resource
Business Week's resource center for small business owners. Includes news, a job bank, information on staff and salaries, how to raise money, financial calculators, a glossary of terms, market research links, and much more.
ChamberBiz
Strong in international and trade information. "Ultimate small business resource"
Entrepreneur's Help Page
Divided into three main sections: Business, Financial, and Legal. The Business section includes a checklist for starting a business, information on insurances, franchises, and home business. The Finance section includes information on bank loans and venture capital. The Legal section has information on contracts, taxation, and limited liability corporations.
Entrepreneur's Mind
"Real life stories and advice" on all aspects of entrepreneurship.
The Entrepreneur's Reference Guide to Small Business Information
This list of resources was compiled by the staff of Business Reference Services. Science, Technology, and Business Division Library of Congress, Washington.
Franchise Annual: Online
Provides much information about franchise opportunities, including a listing of current franchises available, how to investigate a franchise, etc.
Missouri Small Business Development Center
Has links to sample business plans and downloadable business plans, information about home businesses, patent information, etc.
National Business Incubation Association
"The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) is the world's leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship. It provides thousands of professionals with the information, education, advocacy and networking resources to bring excellence to the process of assisting early-stage companies."
National Federation of Independent Business
"NFIB is the nation's largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses." NFIB has a minimum annual membership dues of $100, but does have some free content.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Organization dedicated to "formation, growth and success of the nation's small businesses;" works in partnership with U.S. Small Business Administration
Small Business Exchange
Provides information on bid opportunities, legislative and financial information, marketing and pricing information and customer profiles.
Small Business Knowledge Base
Claims to be "the largest and most comprehensive" small business guide on the internet. Ten general categories address small business management issues such as starting up, Web marketing, and personnel management in a how-to format.
Start-Up Resource Center
Inc. Magazine's resource for starting your own business.
Starting a For-Profit Small Business in the U.S.
Straight forward guidelines for anyone interested in starting a small business...starting with "Should I Really Start a New Business?"
State by State Guide to Doing Business
From Entrepreneur Magazine.
Yahoo: Small Business Information
Young Entrepreneur's Survival Kit
Business Plans Outline
Outline taken from 2 books by Linda Pinson.
Credit Process: A Guide for Small Business Owners
E-book from the Federal Reserve Board, New York.
FindLaw Small Business
A couple of e-books on small business law.
Startup Journal
From the Wall Street Journal's Center for Entrepreneurs.
Government Agency Sites
U.S. Department of Labor
Small Business Resource Center
Designed to "assist small businesses in complying with the rules, regulations, and laws enforced by the U. S. Department of Labor."
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Small Business Gateway -- EPA
Information for small business owners interested in environmental issues.
U.S. Federal Reserve Board
Survey of Small Business Finances
Information on American small businesses, defined as businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The Survey of Small Business Finances includes such information as financial characteristics, firm size, use of financial services, and income and balance sheets.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Franchise and Business Opportunities
FTC requires franchise and business opportunity sellers to give you specific information to help you make your decision to purchase a franchise. This page tells you what they are required to let you know.
U.S. General Services Administration
Office of
Small Business Utilization
This office the the General Services Administration's "advocate" for small, minority and women business owners.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Trademark Electronic Search System
(TESS)
This database allows you to search and retrieve trademark application and registration information, using the same text and image database provided to examining attorneys at the US Patent and Trademark Office.
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
News; information for small businesses; SEC rules; EDGAR, links.
U.S. Small Business Administration
and in Los Angeles, California:
Business Information Center
Attn: Ken Davis
3600 Wilshire Blvd. Suite L100
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 251-7253 voice
(213) 251-7255 fax
kendavis@friendlyuser.com
Home and/or Family Based Business
National Association for the Self-Employed
National Association of Home Based Businesses
Small and Home-Based Business Links
Business Plan: Road Map to Success
Business Capital Search Engine
Center for Business Planning
Business planning, marketing planning, and business strategy information, advice, and software. Features online interactive business consulting, sample small business plans and outlines.
Creating an Effective Business Plan
From American Express.
Financing Small Business Enterprises: Sources of Information
Outline for a Business Plan
20 page e-book from Ernst & Young.
Sample Business Plans
Lots of good information here for small businesses, but especially useful for the numerous sample business plans.
Venture Capital Resource Library
Lists venture capital firms.
