Additional Business Resources
Here are some additional resources that we are certain will be helpful during your small business startup. Be sure to Bookmark this page or add to your Favorites list. You will want to refer to this page often. Keep in mind.while each of these resources touches on some of the basics, the One Stop Business Start Up Kit will give you not only greater detail and insider tips, it alone contains the Timeline Instructions that will provide the step-by-step direction to jump start your business startup! Order now.
United States Small Business Administration (SBA)
http://sba.gov/
Funding, marketing and business plan basics. (For detailed business plan writing help go to the Business Plan Help page.)
Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE)
http://www.score.org/findscore/
Enter your zip code to find a SCORE office near you. As the name suggests, this organization is made up of retired executives that offer advice to small business owners.
Small Business Development Centers
http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html
Find an SBDC office near you. Offering free advice for the entrepreneur working on their small business startup. Offices are generally located at local community colleges.
IRS Small Business Info
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
The One Stop Business Start Up Kit includes forms and booklets to help you figure out what you need with regards to business taxes.
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Census Bureau
http://www.census.gov/
You will need to gather census data for your business plan and marketing.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
http://www.uschamber.com/chambers/directory/default.htm
Find a Chamber of Commerce near you.
Patents and Trademarks
A Word of Caution...
Additionally, we caution anyone looking for business opportunities, particularly home based business opportunities, to be on the look out for work at home schemes. Take the time to read over the information at the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) web site.
