Government Resources |
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
- A guide for small businesses. |
Department of
Labor's Women's Bureau - This program addresses questions of employers
investing in family-friendly policies. |
Employment Law
Guide - This guide covers laws and regulations regarding wages and hours of
work, safety and health standards, pension and benefit plans, federal contracts, and more. Useful for employers and
employees in setting and understanding company polices and practices. |
Fiduciary
Responsibilities Seminars - Provided by the Employee Benefits Security
Administration (EBSA), these seminars provide employers and plan officials with an understanding of the law and their
responsibilities. They focus on steps for avoiding the most common problems EBSA encounters in its enforcement
activities. |
HIPAA Compliance
Assistance Seminars - For employers trying to comply with federal and state laws
regarding health plans. These seminars provide the chance to talk to both federal and state regulators at the same
time, in the same place. If you are a third party administrator or a carrier who has questions about new laws and
issues, this is your opportunity to ask the experts. |
Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) - Visit the IRS small business center for tips on operating your
business, employment and business taxes, retirement plans, and general business credits. |
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. |
Small Business Administration's Free Online Courses - The Small
Business Classroom is a digital strategy for reaching new markets and training small business clients in a changing,
global environment. |
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 Business Women's
Association - Brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations and
provides opportunities for networking support. |
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 Week - A resource on topics such as finance and technology to staff and
benefits. |
Find Law Small
Business Center - Provides tips on taxes, writing contract and other legal
issues. |
Kiplinger - Articles on
borrowing, saving, investing, retirement and more. |
National Business
Association (NBA) - A non-profit organization, it looks to support and educate the
small business community and the self-employed. |
Nolo's Business & Human Resources Section - Offers legal information in non-legal language in a number of subject areas: small business;
employment; patent, copyright & trademark; wills & estate planning; retirement; elder care; real estate; debt & credit; tax
problems; caring for children; courts & mediation; personal injury; and criminal law. |
Quicken® Home & Business - A link to additional information
on small business startup tips, loans and finance forms, benefits & retirement, legal issues and
taxes. |
Smallbiz.com - Links to
sources on the internet for the entrepreneur. |
Smartbiz.com -
Addresses women and minority issues and includes information on discrimination, harassment, equal pay opportunities,
organizations and regulations. |
The Small Business Knowledge
Base - A resource of small business information, it contains guides and
worksheets you can use to manage your small business. |