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Small Business
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Bar Association: Home-based Businesses 
 This site briefly discusses legal issues raised by using your home as your base of business. Topics include zoning, tax implications, and insurance. Also includes comments about home day-care centers. From the American Bar Association (ABA) Division for Public Education. http://www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/businesshome.html Topics: Business, Business & Consumer Law Last updated Nov 15, 2006 Better Business Bureau (BBB): Security & Privacy, Made Simpler
Resources for small business owners about data security and customer privacy. Some of the topics addressed by the publications on this site include privacy policies, identity theft, computer security, payment card security, and what to do if customer data is lost or stolen. From experts in computer security and business privacy. http://www.bbb.org/us/corporate-engagement/security/ Topics: Business, Computers, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Sep 4, 2009 BizToolkit
This site provides "a free gateway to business information tools, databases, and research resources to help your business succeed." Features links to templates for business plans and financial documents, and to information about management and marketing, and research tools for company, industry, and demographic data. Other services are available with paid membership. From the James J. Hill Reference Library, a private business reference library in St. Paul, Minnesota. http://www.biztoolkit.org/ Topics: Business Last updated Jul 13, 2008 Business Plans and Profiles Index: A Subject Guide to Sample Business Plans and Profiles for Specific Business Types
"This index lists types of small businesses and a corresponding sample business plan, profile or book about the business with sources provided after each entry ... Print sources indexed are limited to books in the Business Department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh." http://www.carnegielibrary.org/research/business/bplansindex.html Topics: Business Last updated Jul 13, 2008 Business.gov: The Official Business Link to the U.S. Government
"Business.gov guides you through the maze of government rules and regulations ... and provides access to services and resources to help you start, grow, and succeed in business." Covers launching, managing, growing, and getting out of a business. Searchable and browsable. Managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). http://www.business.gov/ Topics: Business, Business Last updated Apr 3, 2007 Doing Business: Benchmarking Business Regulations
This database "provides indicators of the cost of doing business by identifying specific regulations that enhance or constrain business investment, productivity, and growth." Regions and specific countries are ranked on topics such as starting a business, enforcing contracts, licenses, hiring and firing, credit, taxes, and cross border trading. Also includes annual reports for countries and links to laws. "The indicators are developed by the Finance and Private Sector Vice Presidency of the World Bank Group." http://www.doingbusiness.org Topics: Business, Business & Consumer Law Last updated Sep 18, 2006 Entrepreneur.com
Designed for the entrepreneur or small business owner, this site contains information on starting and financing a business, sales and marketing, developing a business plan, buying a franchise, and more. Also available in Spanish. http://www.entrepreneur.com/ Topics: Business, Business Last updated Jun 13, 2005 GovLoans.gov
"Five federal agencies -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs -- have come together to create this single point of access for federal loan information on the Web." Browse or search for loans for farming, business, education, disaster relief, and more. Includes a glossary of loan terms and links to additional resources. http://www.govloans.gov Topics: Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, College and University Education, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Housing, Money Last updated Mar 25, 2006 Insure U for Small Business
This site seeks "to provide information, tips and considerations about insurance for owners of small companies and home-based businesses." Insurance topics include workers' compensation, business property and liability, commercial auto, and group health and disability. Also includes a quiz. From the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). http://www.insureuonline.org/smallbusiness/ Topics: Business Last updated May 10, 2007 Internal Revenue Service: Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
This site provides a guide for employers to federal and state tax and wage reporting information. It walks employers through the process of starting a business, hiring employees, and understanding reporting requirements. It also links to the commonly used tax forms and publications, electronic filing services, state tax offices, and other tax-related websites. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/ Topics: Business, Tax Filing Season Last updated Apr 2, 2009 Online Women's Business Center
This Web site includes well-written articles on subjects of interest to entrepreneurs. Provides information on starting, running, and marketing a business. The site includes a forum, a section of frequently asked questions, and links to related sites. The information is directed at women but would be of interest to any entrepreneur. Some information and links available in several other languages. From the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). http://www.onlinewbc.gov/ Topics: Business, Business, Notable People: Women Last updated Jun 3, 2006 SBA: Office of International Trade
A part of the United States Small Business Association (SBA), the Office of International Trade "works in cooperation with other federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export." This searchable site contains FAQs and publications, including a guide to exporting, online forms, information on trade finance programs, and lists of events, banks participating in SBA programs, and Export Assistance Centers. http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/internationaltrade/ Topics: Business, Business, International Trade Last updated Mar 30, 2007 SBDCNet: National Information Clearinghouse
Provides "links of interest to the budding entrepreneur, the established small business owner, and the business researcher including: business plans, industry information, associations, Spanish language business documents, and publications." From the Small Business Development Center (SBDCNET), a program of the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA). http://sbdcnet.org/ Topics: Business, Business Last updated Dec 23, 2006 SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) gives small business owners guidance in establishing and maintaining successful enterprises. The website provides locations of local chapters; links to calculators, free software, business plans, trade shows, and other business resources; news and articles; and free, confidential counseling by email. Counselors representing hundreds of areas of expertise are available to assist in locating investors, setting goals, and other matters. http://www.score.org/ Topics: Business, Business Last updated Jun 30, 2008 Small Business Administration (SBA)
Information on starting, financing and expanding your business; SBA info by state; searchable. http://www.sba.gov/ Topics: Business, Business Last updated Apr 15, 2003 Small Business Administration: Free Online Courses
Collection of online tutorials for small businesses. "In general, the courses are all self-paced and should take about 30 minutes to complete. Most of the courses require a brief online registration." Topics include planning, management, finance and accounting, marketing and advertising, government contracting, risk management and cyber security, e-commerce, international trade, federal tax training, and retirement. Some material also available in Spanish. From the U.S. Small Business Administration. http://www.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses/ Topics: Business Last updated Apr 22, 2008 Start-Up Kits
These kits offer industry, market, and operations information for over 40 types of businesses. The site includes how-to guides with comments from successful entrepreneurs, suggestions for researching business opportunities and creating a business plan, and links to associations and franchises. It also features an e-mail service for an expert's advice about starting out, sales and marketing, management and operations, and other matters. http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit Topics: Business, Business, Jobs & Work Last updated Sep 4, 2002 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Small Business Week
Collection of statistics to celebrate this week (observed in April) for small business owners and employees. Includes data on number of businesses, gross receipts, small business industries with high growth rates, number of employees, and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006601.html Topics: Business, Statistics Last updated Apr 4, 2006 United States Small Business Administration: Micro-Loans
Brief information about the federal government program that "provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns." Includes a state-by-state directory of lenders and technical assistance organizations. http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/sbaloantopics/microloans/ Topics: Business, Business Last updated Nov 16, 2006 United States Small Business Administration: Office of Native American Affairs
The purpose of the office is "to ensure that American Indians, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians seeking to create, develop and expand small businesses have full access to the necessary business development and expansion tools." The site provides links to resources for Native American businesses, specific small business administration (SBA) programs, and information about using the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to find firms owned by Native Americans. http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/naa/ Topics: Business, Business, Native Americans Last updated Feb 1, 2007 |
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