Small Businesses Resources

Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project

Find options for financing assistive technology through grants and loans sponsored by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Information Technology (IT) Centers

The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established ten regional centers to provide information, training and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Primer for Small Business

Overview of the basic employment provisions of the ADA as they relate to employees and job applicants.

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Assistance for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Information from the General Services Administration (GSA) regarding opportunities for service-disabled Veteran-owned businesses to sell to the federal government.
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Association for Enterprise Opportunity

Provides members with a forum, information and a voice to promote enterprise opportunity for people and communities with limited access to economic resources.
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At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities

Free online Web course trains One-Stop Career Center staff and other workforce professionals on how to serve people with disabilities.
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Beyond 50.04 - A Report to the Nation on Consumers in the Marketplace

The fourth report in AARP's Beyond 50 series examines expenditures by the older consumer, factors that are increasing the difficulty of consumer decision making, older consumers as money managers and recommendations for the future.
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Business Incubators Fact Sheet

Answers to commonly asked questions about business incubators, which provide business support services and resources to entrepreneurial companies as they grow.
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Business Leadership Network (BLN)

Information on local chapters, conferences and other information from business owners on best practices in hiring, retaining and marketing to people with disabilities.
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Business Plan Resources

Information from the Job Accommodations Network (JAN) on how to develop a business plan to work through all the factors that will have an impact on the successful start-up, operation and management of a business.

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Business Tax Credits & Deductions for Employment of People with Disabilities

Fact sheet describes three tax incentives available to help employers cover accommodation costs for employees and/or customers with disabilities, making their businesses accessible for everyone.
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Business.gov

Helps small businesses understand their legal requirements, and locate government services supporting the nation's small business community.
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Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Responsible for ensuring that small businesses are treated fairly and have an opportunity to compete and be selected for a fair amount of HUD's prime and subcontracting opportunities.

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Disability & Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs)

Links to regional centers that work closely with local business, disability, governmental, rehabilitation and other professional networks to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information and technical assistance relating to employment, public services, public accommodations and communications.
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Disability Employment 101 for Your Business

Brochure for small- and medium-sized businesses interested in increasing their hiring pool by recruiting well-qualified employees with disabilities. This brochure is also available in text form.

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Disabled Businesspersons Association

Assists individuals with disabilities to maximize their potential in the business world and works with vocational rehabilitation, government and business to enhance the performance of individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
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Employer Assistance & Resource Network (EARN)

Provides free consulting services and resources to help employers recruit and hire qualified workers, and assists employment service providers and jobseekers with disabilities.
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Entrepreneurship: Federal Government Resources

List of federal government resources that provide assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs.

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GovLoans.gov

Centralized source for federal loan information.
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Accessible Tax Products

The IRS' most popular tax forms and publications in accessible formats.
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Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

Free service that facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing guidance on job accommodations, self-employment and small business opportunities and related subjects.
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Job Accommodations Network (JAN) Entrepreneurship Resources

Information and resources on a variety of topics, including funding, Small Business Administration (SBA) resources, Social Security information, associations, organizations, consumer protection and credit counseling.
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Resources for Small Business

Provides access to information, guidelines and training programs to help small businesses find and fix hazards and prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

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Office of Small Business Programs

Information from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).

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Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)

Promotes research and development, education, advocacy and the provision of assistive technology while at the same time supporting the individuals engaged in these activities.
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SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business

A nonprofit association that provides information, counseling and mentoring free of charge to entrepreneurs starting a small business. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

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START-UP USA Self-Employment Webcast Series 2009

Brochure about upcoming Webscasts on topics including Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Customized Self-Employment and Current Research in Self-Employment. Link opens a PDF document.
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START-UP/ USA - Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources & Training

Provides technical assistance, resources and training to individuals throughout the country who are interested in pursuing self-employment. Site offers a Web cast series in which successful entrepreneurs share their secrets for success and online seminars on topics including self-employment for individuals with disabilities.

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Self-Employment, Telecommuting & Establishing a Small Business as Employment Outcomes

Technical assistance information from the U.S. Department of Education regarding small business development and entrepreneurship for people with disabilities.
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Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Center

Information on tax news and tax-related responsibilities for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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Small Business Administration (SBA) - Microloan Program

Provides very small loans to start-up, newly established or growing small businesses. Under this program, SBA makes funds available to non-profit community-based lenders which, in turn, make loans to eligible borrowers.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Information

Frequently Asked Questions and links to ADA information and resources for small businesses.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Local Offices

Find your local SBA office and resources relevant to small businesses.

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development

Develops and runs programs for all Veterans, including service-disabled Veterans, reserve component members and their dependents or survivors.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Women's Business Ownership

Promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that address business training and technical assistance, and provides access to credit and capital, federal contracts and international trade opportunities.

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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

Click on your state from the map on the page to find contact information for your local SBDC. SBDCs offer one-stop assistance and resources to help people start and grow small businesses.
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Small Businesses & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Overview from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding ADA requirements for small businesses that provide goods and services to the public.
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Small Employers & Reasonable Accommodation

Fact sheet provides a brief, easy-to-read discussion of the obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, with an emphasis on issues relevant to small businesses.

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Starting a Business Fact Sheet

Fact sheet to answer common questions about starting a business and receiving Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance.
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State Economic Development & Funding Resources

State by state listing of a variety of resources related to economic development, funding assistance and growing a small or home-based business.
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Tax Forms for Small Businesses

Links to federal and state tax forms and publications for small businesses and the self-employed. You can call (800) 829-3676 to order forms and publications through the mail.

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Tax Incentives Packet

Contains information about the disabled access credit for small businesses and the tax deduction for businesses of any size that help offset some of the costs of improving accessibility for customers or employees with disabilities.

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U.S. House Small Business Committee

The Committee has oversight authority over the U.S. Small Business Administration and addresses issues related to small business such as health care and technology.
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Working Partners for an Alcohol- & Drug-Free Workplace

Tools and information from the U.S. Department of Labor for businesses and communities to effectively address drug and alcohol problems among their workforces.
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  • The White House
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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