Info on Popular Business Topics
- Find Small Business Grants and Loans
- Register a Business Name (Doing Business As)
- Learn how to Incorporate a Business
- Start a Home-Based Business
- Get Started in Government Contracting
- Learn Ten Steps to Hiring Your First Employee
New Additions to Business.gov
- Business Insurance - tips, resources and requirements for buying insurance
- Is the Government Regulating You Unfairly? - contact an ombudsman
- State and Local Guide - doing business in your state
- Register a Business Name - registering "doing business as"
- E-Commerce Guide - doing business online
Small Business Conferences and Workshops
Common Small Business Deadlines
- Get an IRS Tax Calendar to learn when to pay your federal taxes.
- Mail W-2 Forms to employees for prior year by January 31st.
- File W-2 Forms electronically by March 31st.
- File annual EEO-1 Survey by Sept. 30th.
- Report newly hired employees 20 days after the hire date.
Green Up Your Business!
- Celebrate Earth Day 2008 - save money, save the environment
- How to Start a Green Business
- Find Small Business Grants and Loans
- Adopt Green Business Practices
- Market and Grow Your Green Business
- Comply with Environmental Regulations
Find Licenses and Permits

Sell to the Government
Federal and state government agencies offer many opportunities for you to sell your products and services.
To sell to the government, you have to register as a vendor. Find federal and state information on how to bid on available opportunties.
Find Loans & Grants Fast!
- Use our new loans & grants search tool to get financing for your small business.
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- Find out why Reno, Nevada is a great place to start and operate a small business.
Home-Based Reality Check
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Be cautious of get rich quick schemes when trying to start a small business from home.
- Research Opportunities
Learn about common work-at-home schemes. - Home-Based Business Tips
Get info on how to start up and manage your business.