Government Resources |
Business Advisor - The
U.S. Business Advisor exists to provide business with one-stop access to federal government informations, services, and
transactions. Our goal is to make the relationship between business and government more productive. |
EPA 's Small Business
Gateway - A source of information on environmental information, saving money and EPA
rules and regulations. |
Financial Assistance - Small Business Administration - Information on loan and lender
programs, loan forms, statistics and surety bonds to investment information and tax payments. |
Office of Advocacy -
This SBA office voices the concerns of small business in the federal government and is a source for small business
statistics. |
Office of Small and
Disadvantaged Business Utilization - The Department of Transportation's Bonding
Program offers certified minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) an opportunity to obtain bid,
payment and performance bonds for transportation-related projects. |
Office of Women's Business Ownership Entrepreneurial Development - Site provides information on loan packages and getting into the federal procurement and export
markets, loan guaranty programs to help those who cannot get lending through conventional channels finance their
businesses and offers training, advice and counseling. |
Office of Women's Business Ownership Entrepreneurial Development - Has information on various marketing, finance, management and technology issues as well as
information on child care and for entrepreneurs with disabilities. |
Online Listing of Women's Business Centers - Each
center provides assistance and/or training in finance, management, marketing, procurement and the Internet, as well
addressing specialized topics such as home-based businesses, corporate executive downsizing and welfare-to-work. All
provide individual business counseling and access to the SBA's programs and services; a number are also intermediaries for
the SBA's MicroLoan and Loan Prequalification programs. |
SEC - Filings & Forms - The SEC requires all public companies (except foreign companies and companies with less than
$10 million in assets and 500 shareholders) to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically
through EDGAR. Here you'll find links to a complete list of filings available through EDGAR and instructions for searching the
EDGAR database. |
SEC - Small Business
Owners - The Securities and Exchange Commission welcomes comments on how it
can better assist small businesses. If you would like more specific information, or have questions or comments about the
securities offering process, visit the SEC website. |
Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) - A guide to help small businesses understand how to raise capital
and comply with the federal securities laws. |
Small Business Administration
(SBA) - SBA provides financial, technical and management assistance to help
Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. |
Small Business Guides -
Business.Gov - Small Business Guides provide clear and concise information that helps
you manage your business while complying with government regulations. |
Private Resources |
All-Biz.com Network -
A resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs, it provides topical information, access to experts in all business
disciplines, management tools, promotional programs, business related products and services and Internet related functions
to help business owners and entrepreneurs expand and manage their companies. |
American Express Small Business Exchange - Tips and resources for
financial, tax and marketing management, travel planning and managing Amex accounts. |
BizTalk.com - A resource for
entrepreneurs in the SOHO community. |
Business Know-How - Resources on money and finance, business plans, associations and selling to
government. |
Business Owner's Toolkit - Use the information in The SOHO Guidebook to answer your business, tax, and legal questions
and to get practical tips that will help you work smarter, save money, and stay in compliance with the law. |
Business Week -
A resource on topics such as finance and technology to staff and benefits. |
Business Week -
A resource on topics such as finance and technology to staff and benefits. |
BusinessFinance.com - Need info on obtaining funds? This site has information on loan programs, preferred and certified
lenders, micro loans and business investment companies. |
ENTERWeb - Is an
"information gateway" with sources of information on finance, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development
and the economy. |
Entrepreneur.com
- Provides articles, information, and advice on home businesses, franchises, start-ups, marketing, money, and business
opportunities. |
Federal Access - is a
government contracts solution center for small businesses. Here, you will find information about services, resources, and
business development programs to assist your small business enter and compete effectively in the multi-billion dollar Federal
procurement sector. |
Forbes Magazine -
Online website for Forbes Magazine provdes articles on business, technology, markets, work, personal finance, and
more |
Inc.com - Provides tips on starting a
business and developing a business plan to finance and capital, and professional development. |
Kiplinger - Articles on
borrowing, saving, investing, retirement and more. |
Quicken.com - A link to additional information on small business startup tips, loans and finance forms, benefits &
retirement, legal issues and taxes. |
Small Business Development Center - The SBDC National Information Clearinghouse provides research support to Small Business
Development Centers and has information of interest to the small business planner. Information Pathfinders leads to guides to
rural business, research companies, and a Spanish language guide to searching the Internet. Internet Resources has links in
more than twenty categories, from start-ups and buying/selling a business to e-commerce and employee and tax
information. |
The Small Business Knowledge
Base - A resource of small business information, it contains guides and worksheets you
can use to manage your small business. |