| Government Resources |
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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - A Guide to Disability Rights Laws - A guide for small businesses. |
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Department
of Labor's Women's Bureau - This program addresses questions of
employers investing in family-friendly policies. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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American Business
Women's Association - Brings together businesswomen of diverse
occupations and provides opportunities for networking support. |
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American Express Small Business Exchange - Tips
and resources for financial, tax and marketing management, travel planning and managing Amex
accounts. |
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BizTalk.com - A
resource for entrepreneurs in the SOHO community. |
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Business Week - A resource on topics such as finance and technology to staff and
benefits. |
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Find
Law Small Business Center - Provides tips on taxes, writing contract and
other legal issues. |
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Kiplinger - Articles
on borrowing, saving, investing, retirement and more. |
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National Business
Association (NBA) - A non-profit organization, it looks to support and
educate the small business community and the self-employed. |
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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. |
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Quicken® Home & Business - A link to
additional information on small business startup tips, loans and finance forms, benefits & retirement, legal
issues and taxes. |
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Smallbiz.com
- Links to sources on the internet for the entrepreneur. |
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Smartbiz.com
- Addresses women and minority issues and includes information on discrimination, harassment, equal pay
opportunities, organizations and regulations. |
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The Small Business
Knowledge Base - A resource of small business information, it contains
guides and worksheets you can use to manage your small business. |
