KSBDC provides valuable tools to help entrepreneurs make informed business decisions when planning to open a new business, purchase an existing business or expand an established business. Each KSBDC service center has access to demographic information, market research, industry profiles, sample business plans and a variety of publications covering numerous business topics. Contact your local SBDC for more information.
Building a Better Credit Report (Federal Trade Commission)
Separating Myth from Fact: The Truth about Free Money & Grants for Starting your Business
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AskJim.biz - Quick answers to your questions about small business issues
Biztoolkit.org - Research, financial calculators and business tools, powered by the James J. Hill Reference Library
Business.gov - Government’s official link for small business information, including everything from guides and government forms to information on permitting and licensing
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Laws, regulations, facts, statistics, guidance and additional resources pertaining to EEO
Fedstats.gov - Statistics and information produced by more than 100 U.S. Federal Government agencies
Hoovers - Industry overviews and business directories
KSBDC’s Free On-line Training Courses - Free access to 25 self-paced training courses covering all topics related to small business
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development - Information about programs and services offered to businesses by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Kentucky Labor Cabinet - Information regarding creating a safe work environment, ensuring proper employee training and fair compensation for employees. Mandatory posters can be downloaded on this site along with numerous brochures.
Kentucky Secretary of State - Register a business entity or trademark; review business filings and records; and learn about licensing, permitting and business registration in Kentucky
SBA’s Business Readiness Assessment Tool - Short test to help you determine your readiness for starting a business
SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development - Resources and programs for veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members, and their dependents or survivors
SBA’s Podcasts on Small Business Topics - SBA’s Podcast feeds featuring important topics for starting, financing and expanding a business
U.S. Small Business Administration - Government agency that aids, assists, counsels and advocates for small business.
The Wall Street Journal’s List of Top Selling Business Books - Weekly list of best selling business books