Resources
Resources
On this page, you will find a listing of information that should prove helpful for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses.
Small Business Planner
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html
How do I get a tax ID number?
http://www.sba.gov/mostrequesteditems/CON_FAQ5.html
Business Plan Links
http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html
http://www.nebs.com/nebsEcat/business_tools/bptemplate/index.jsp
ABC’s of Small Business
Website includes articles and resources specifically for the budding entrepreneur.
www.abcsmallbiz.com
Business.Gov
The official business link to the U.S. government, Business.gov guides you through a maze of government rules and regulations … and provides access to services and resources to help you start, grow and succeed in business.
www.business.gov
Kauffman Foundation
The Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the Ewing Marion Kaultman Foundation is dedicated to accelerating entrepreneurship in America. The foundation believes that accurate coverage of entrepreneurship issues and solid, practical intormation in entrepreneurial how-to stories contribute to overall vision.
www.eventuring.org
SCORE
The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. There are more than 10.500 SCORE volunteers in 389 chapter locations who assist small businesses with business counseling and training. SCORE also operates an active online counseling initiative.
www.score.org
Small Business TV
SBTV is the first television network on the web devoted 100 percent to the small business market—from business start-ups to established enterprises. They believe that being an entrepreneur is a way of living—not just a way to make a living.
www.sbtv.com
StartupNation
A website and nationally syndicated radio program directed to the nuts and bolts of entrepreneurship.
www.startupnation.com
United Inventors Association
The United Inventors Association (UIA) is a tax-exempt. not for profit corporation formed in 1990 solely for educational purposes for independent inventors, an Inventors networking group. or someone who provides services for new product development.
www.uiausa.org
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
A site with a mission to advance knowledge and foster business development through entrepreneurship education and research.
www.usasbe.org
United States Small Business Administration
The SBA provides small business counseling and training through a variety of programs and resource partners, located strategically around the country.
www.sba.gov
In addition to the sites noted, use your local “Yellow Book” as an additional resource. Under the “Contents” page you will see a reference for U.S. Government listings. Use this Information for contact telephone numbers for the Small Business Administration. This toll-free information is available for use in both English and Spanish.