Government Sites
Guides to Resources
Magazine Sites
Miscellaneous
Government Sites The U.S. government has some helpful sites for those starting up a business or in need of assistance.
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Small Business Administration This site is devoted to supporting small business concerns. Provides the basics, such as starting your own business, hiring employees, legal and tax considerations and more. This site is a Business Gateway managed by the S.B.A.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) The SCORE organization is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. It is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. The organization offers counseling and workshops to business owners.
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Where to Start With Government Business Information (Webjuntion Link)
General Business Resources (Webjunction Link)
Resources for Women & Minority Owned Businesses (Webunction Link)
Magazine Sites These sites managed by respected business periodicals, provide current information for business owners by business owners.
Business Week: Small Biz A section of the Business Week website, this resource offers tips, advice, and encouragement to small business owners in the form of articles in a number of categories including "Getting Started," "Sales and Marketing," "Success Stories," and more.
Entrepreneur.com Maintained by Entrepreneur Magazine to support new business ideas and growing companies, it contains selected articles from the publication and resources for business developers.
Entrepreneur's Reference Guide to Small Business Information The staff of the Business Reference Services' Division of the Library of Congress compiled this guide, now in its 3rd edtion. Contents include: Getting Started, Raising Capital, Managing Your Business, and more.
Online Women's Business Center Created in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Women's Business Ownership, this is an interactive business training website for entrepreneurial women dedicated to the development of professional and personal skills.
Fambiz Fambiz is the web's leading resource for family business executives and owners. This site tailors its information to family-controlled companies.
Miscelleanous These sites are for small business owners in general.
Idea Cafe: The Small Business Channel A fun approach to business. Developed by successful entrepreneurs and authors of published guides on forming and running a business.
The Rile Guide: Steps in Starting Your Own Business The Riley Guide, by Margaret F. Dikel, is a great resource for all things employment related. This site deals with small business concerns. Includes links on funding, legal concerns, getting started and getting help.
Edward Lowe The homepage of the Edward Lowe Foundation, this website is devoted to championing the entrepreneurial spirit. This treasure chest contains a 'quick search' area for finance, human resources, leadership, management and more. Information resources include business builders and best business links.