Information and Resources on Small Business

Incubators

CORDIS: Incubators - Provides the contact details and general information on business incubators in the 15 EU Member States. Includes news, success stories, financial resources, and benchmarking studies.
European BIC Network - Business Innovation Centers promoted by the EU Commission. Includes member database, publications, and current projects.
National Business Incubation Association - Advances business incubation and entrepreneurship by providing the information, education, advocacy and networking resources to bring excellence to the process of assisting early-stage companies worldwide. Features a member directory, upcoming events, and award program details.
UK Business Incubation (UKBI) - The UK Business Incubation (UKBI) web site contains details of all UK incubation projects, sources of finance for incubators, best practice guidelines, news and events, and is generally a forum for the exchange of information to help potential and existing UK incubators, and small businesses generally.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) - Aims to improve the living conditions of people and promote global prosperity through offering tailor-made solutions for the sustainable industrial development of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Provides investment and technology opportunities, industrial statistics, and special reports.

Startup Associations

American Entrepreneurs for Economic Growth - National organization of entrepreneurs focusing on policy issues affecting growth oriented companies
Association of Innovative Entrepreneurship CR - Focus: implementing the goal of non-government organization in the field of innovative entrepreneurship.
Bodibeng Technology Incubator - Supports South African high-tech entrepreneurs by offering mentoring and services online. Includes membership information, events, and description of services.
Canadian Entrepreneurs Association - Forum for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and learn from fellow entrepreneurs. Receive information through speakers, seminars, workshops and the Internet.
Churchill Club - Silicon Valley business and technology forum. Includes information about upcoming events.
Entrepreneurs Foundation - Focus: make the Bay Area a better place through a corporate community involvement and philanthropy model which will improve corporate culture while building a stronger community.
Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas - Promotes philanthropy for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial practices for the non-profit sector.
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs - Fosters, supports and promotes entrepreneurship for women in technology and health care businesses
iBreakfast.com - Networking meetings for entrepreneurs seeking angel capital and business contacts.
IdeaSphere - Focus: membership group supporting new enterprise formation and the expansion of proven business models.
MIT Entrepreneurs - Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Entrepreneurs Club (The MIT e-club).
Netpreneur Exchange - Nonprofit organization created to advance Greater Washington D.C. entrepreneurs developing or delivering products or services over the Internet.
Northwest Entrepreneur Network - Helps entrepreneurs across a range of industries get their businesses off the ground.
Oregon Entrepreneurs Network - Not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the climate for emerging, growth-oriented companies across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Silicon Alley Entrepreneurs Club - A New York-based group that provides information and counseling relevant to the new high technology business; including locating investors, selecting qualified management personnel, and forging partnerships and affiliations.
Silicon Valley Association of Software Entrepreneurs - Organization dedicated to enabling high technology entrepreneurs to be successful by providing them with the real-world business knowledge, expertise, and contacts.
Social Venture Network - Place where socially conscious entrepreneurs can meet, teach, support and create new ventures.
Software Development Forum - Bay Area non-profit organization devoted to informing, educating and connecting entrepreneurs and business professionals in the field of technology.
STARTech Foundation - Assists high-technology startup companies in the North Texas area. Offers training, mentoring, forums, and events.
Starve Ups - A non-profit organization in Portland, Oregon helps entrepeneurs create and sustain successful businesses through sharing insight, feedback, resources, and networking.
Vancouver Enterprise Forum - Meetings and events to bring together members of the technology enterprise community in British Columbia.
West Virginia Entrepreneurs Forum - Non-profit organization comprised of individuals from the business, academic and economic development communities promoting the formation and sucess of innovative and growth-oriented companies.

Startup Consulting

Acacia Research Corporation - Provides capital and management assistance and investment advisory services to emerging or start-up companies. (Nasdaq: ACRI).
Arshiya Ventures - Consultant who edits executive summaries of start-ups, assists start-ups to secure venture capital funding, and develops start-up business strategy.
Aston Technical Consulting - UK consultancy for optical design, project management and due diligence assessment services.
CapForge Consulting - Provides business plans, financials creation software and information for new restaurants, bars, and catering enterprises.
The Chesapeake Group - Corporate development and financial advisory services to technology-driven, entrepreneurial companies.
Decima Ventures, Inc. - Goal is to generate, cultivate and validate innovative ideas to launch successful companies.
Dolphin Ventures - Entrepreneurial consulting firm that provides services to early stage Silicon Valley technology ventures.
Edward J. Coletti Management Services - Research and analyze business startups and expansions. Special expertise in business plans for workers' compensation and long-term disability careers. Santa Rosa, CA.
Entrepreneur America - Provides start-ups with mentoring services that improve growth, profitability, and/or market position.
Excellerate.net - Provides advisory services to technology start-ups.
First Principal Royalty Corporation - Business consulting services (private placements) to entrepreneurs seeking funding.
Koffler Ventures - Consultants, coaches and virtual managers for start-ups.
LaunchPower - Works with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and startups to deliver solutions to meet government commercial and defense security needs.
Market Ready, Inc. - Specializes in public relations services for high-tech startup companies, including market entry programs and PR positioning campaigns.
The Middleband Group - Consulting firm focusing on helping early-stage companies to define and execute their go-to-market strategies and mid-stage companies to re-calibrate existing ones.
New Business Advisor - Offers support, advise and solutions to new business owners.
Novadea, Inc. - Consulting firm cultivating innovative ideas into groundbreaking products and successful companies.
Start-Up Resources - Provides a complete solution for early-stage companies by tailoring its services and using its extensive network of contacts and qualified vendors.
Steve Mitten, CPCC - Professional coaching for entrepreneurs involved in start ups.
Tim Christoffersen - Provides acting CFO, IPO mentoring, corporate positioning, financial modeling, venture capital, partnerships, business modeling, and support services for technology companies.
Venture Associates - Offers information for entrepreneurs on business plans, going public, IPOs, and venture capital.
Venture Valuation - Specializes in the assessment, valuation and monitoring of start-up companies.
The Zermatt Group - Professional services firm specializing in strategic planning, corporate ventures, turnarounds, restructurings, and marketing services.

Startup Resources

Belmont BEC - Australia small business startup information.
Bizprimer.com - Advice and tools to help the small business startup.
Bootstrap - Offers tips and lessons on starting a business without venture capital.
Business Start-up Assistant - A one-stop site for information on starting a business in Canada. It covers topics such as market assessment, financing, taxation, and writing a business plan.
CALT Encyclopedia - A collection of resources related to entrepreneurship.
Company Partners - Puts business partners seeking opportunities to start a small business, in contact with other entrepreneurs who may have ideas or funding to invest.
Dreams to Market - A free directory and resource center for inventors and businesses having to do with maturing new technologies and turning concepts into entrepreneurial successes.
Entrepreneur Opportunities Network - A chat room message board on MSN Groups to list business opportunities and share ideas with other entrepreneurs.
Fastlinksolutions - Some advice and guidelines for starting or developing a business in the UK.
Free Radicals - Focus: information on high potential small companies, promising young technologies, University technology news and the latest innovation initiatives.
Fresh Inc. - Inc. writers, columnists, editors, and occasional guest contributors share their thoughts on current events, business issues and news, useful resources, and whatever else might have inspired them to log on.
Home-Based and Micro Business - Small business and home business help with emphasis on the state of Oklahoma.
HowtoStartup.com - Contains articles and information that help people start and grow a small business.
Hulsey Foundation - Provides business coaching, entrepreneurial training, development capital, and scholarships. Based in Collegedale, Tennessee.
Iceved - Focus: initiative of top business schools that offers a global link to business schools, entrepreneurs, investors and information.
Indigenous Nations Federal Charter Association - Focus: federally chartered tribal corporation that works within Indian Country to attract capital and provide a wide range of legal, financial, and consulting services to Tribes and tribal businesses.
Kauffman eVenturing - Provides original articles, written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, and other materials related to starting and running high-impact companies.
Rhonda Abrams Online - Features an interactive "Startup Checklist" and articles about starting a successful business. From small business author, speaker, and newspaper columnist Rhonda Abrams.
Small Business Administration: Startup - Resources from the United States Small Business Administration cover planning, finance, marketing, employment, taxes, and legal issues.
Startup Junkies - Focus: opportunity identification and successful launch strategies and tactics.
StartupJournal.com - The Wall Street Journal's site for buying or starting a business or franchise.
Virtual Business Incubator - A one stop resource for entrepreneurs interested in business start-up or expansion.
Working For Yourself - Workbook programs for starting a business.
YoungEntrepreneur.com - Free resource for entrepreneurs worldwide.

Startup Technology Transfer

Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise & Commercialization - Integrates the activities and responsibilities of the University's Offices of Intellectual Property Management in Ithaca and Weill Medical College, Cornell Research Foundation and the Office of Economic Development.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation - The University's commercial liaison unit, responsible for the marketing and commercialisation of the university's research activities through collaborative research, technology transfer and consultancy services.
Idea to Product - Technology commercialization competition created by the University of Texas at Austin to provide cross-disciplinary education for engineers, business, and law students.
Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation - Not-for-profit agency that facilitates industry-Indiana University research and technology collaborations, helping companies develop commercially viable technology. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
International Science and Technology Center - Coordinates efforts of governments, organizations, and private industries to provide opportunities for Commonwealth of Independent States weapons scientists to redirect their talents to peaceful science.
Isis Innovation Ltd - The technology transfer company for the University of Oxford.
ITEK - Provides management, marketing and financial support to new and established businesses that are based on innovative technologies and practices. Commercialisation arm of the University of South Australia.
Joe's World - Technology Transfer, NASA, government, business development, and other things of interest.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - Office of Technology Transfer - Facilitates the transfer of APL-developed technology to business and industry to benefit the public, foster economic development, and benefit the University.
Larta Institute - Provides entrepreneur training, commercialization, and technology transfer services for governments, companies, and universities.
The Midlands Innovation Relay Centre - Midlands UK node of the official EC supported European innovation and technology transfer network
Mississippi Enterprise for Technology - A private, non-profit organization that assists with the growth and development of young, technology-based Mississippi companies through the commercialization of state and federal technologies. A joint effort of the Mississippi Development Authority, NASA and Mississippi's universities.
Office of Technology Development at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Coordinates the transfer of intellectual property/technology created by cancer researchers into the commercial sector for public use.
PantherlabWorks, University of Pittsburgh - Technology-oriented virtual business incubator offering a process providing a clear pathway from laboratory innovation to commercial market.
South West of England Regional Development Agency - Assists companies and research organisations with technology transfer, licence agreements, intellectual property management and identifying sources to finance innovation.
Stathclyde University Technology Transfer - New technology transfer office offers intellectual property licensing opportunities and joint development of research and new technologies, to technology companies. Strathclyde, Scotland.
STEP 2000 Biotechnology Exploitation Platform - STEP 2000 Biosciences is involved in the evaluation and exploitation of novel technologies developed at King's College London and associated hospital NHS trusts
Technology Research, Education, and Commercialization Center - Program of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, funded by the Office of Naval Research and administered by the National Center of Supercomputing Applications.
Technology Ventures Scotland - Promotes commercialisation of science and technology research in Scotland.
UCLA Office of Intellectual Property Administration (OIPA) - Encourages research collaborations with industry; the transfer of technolgy from the labs to the marketplace; and an environment leading to faculty startups.
Unitectra - Information for scientists and companies on technology transfer from the Universities of Zurich and Berne, Switzerland.
University of Washington's Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer - The Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer manages University of Washington intellectual property, and deploys innovations developed at the University through license-based transfer activities.
University of Washington's Office of Software and Copyright Ventures - Software and Copyright Ventures manages intellectual property for University of Washington projects involving software, systems, and information products. We partner with University of Washington developers and create contractual relationships with collaborating organizations.
VentureCatalyst Program - The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute’s VentureCatalyst Program supports technology commercialization at the University of Maryland through education, mentoring, networking, and hands-on incubation programs.
Warwick Ventures - Works to commercialise the academic research emanating from the University of Warwick (UK) and in doing so, help establish successful, sustainable, and profitable companies.
Washington State University Research Foundation - Non-profit Washington corporation that facilitates the efficient transfer of technology, proprietary information, and materials from the Washington State University campus to the private sector.
Xerox - Technology and Brand Licensing - Offers assistance with product development and licensing. Includes how to become a Xerox brand licensee and company news.

Telecommuting

About.com: Mobile Office Technology - Resources and products for mobile workers, tips and advice for telecommuters, home office resources and remote work business traveling information.
Allearnatives.com - Resource site for those who either currently are or wish to telecommute.
Ardis Design - Garden offices designed for the home worker.
Beyond Telecommuting - A new paradigm for the effect of Telecommunications on travel.
Database Systems Corp. Telecommuting Software - Provider of virtual call center technology including remote agent windows software and virtual phone system supporting work at home agents and call distribution.
European Telework Week - Started in 1995, promoting awareness and uptake of telework across Europe.
Euro-Telework - Research and reports on telework and telecommuting in Europe.
Future Work Forum - Forum, workshops and Seminar at Henley Research Centres.
Gill Gordon & Associates - Provides information to individuals and companies on starting telecommuting programs.
Homejobstop.com - A telecommuting resource offering a database of jobs that can be done from home.
InnoVisions Canada - Source of information about telework and telecommuting, with information about the Canadian Telework Association, a non-profit association dedicated to promoting telework.
iVillage Work From Home Channel - Offers information for women who freelance, own home businesses or telecommute.
JALA International - Overview of telework, telecommuting, and applied futures research consulting services.
KLR Consulting - A management consulting firm specializing in alternative work arrangements and alternative officing.
LOMA - Explores the issues surrounding telecommuting and gives examples of how to implement telecommuting and work from home policies.
NoCommute.org - Provides premium telecommuting, office hoteling, conferencing and business services.
Oregon Office of Energy Telework Web Site - Information on telecommuting, how it works, how it benefits employees and employers and how to start or improve a telework program.
SafeWork - Teleworking - PDF report on teleworking.
Telecommunications and Travel Behavior Research Program - At the University of California, Davis. Information on projects, staff, publication and related sites.
Telecommuter Guidelines - Information on developing work objectives, organizational and time management strategies, communication methods, technology, and problem resolution techniques as they relate to telecommuting.
Telecommuting Productivity Research - A study that identifies fifteen reasons why telecommuting may not increase productivity as much as commonly believed.
Telework in Hungary and Worldwide - A Hungarian telework job board with tips and articles on teleworking.
Telework Recruiting - Lists of telecommuting jobs and work from home jobs for the US, UK and Canada.
Telework: The Benefits - The benefits of telecommuting for employers and for teleworkers.
Variety Work at Home - A directory of real work-at-home jobs that require no fees. Includes advice, information and resources for home based work.
2Work-At-Home.com - Provides telecommuting job listings, home business ideas and other work from home resources.
World of Work Portal - Portal for small business, self employment, teleworking information and resources.
You Can Work From Anywhere - Tips, tools, articles, newsletters, seminars, and other resources to help improve the productivity of telecommuters, mobile workers, managers, and home-based workers.

Marketing and Advertising

Advanced Marketing Consultants - Advanced marketing strategy and tips for small business owners.
Advanced Marketing Services - Offers a range of marketing and website services for small to medium sized businesses.
Advancis.com - Features software, resources and articles to help small companies market on the Net.
Agency 3 - Specializing in interactive and identity design for small and mid-sized companies.
Artistic Video Productions - Houston, TX firm produces promotional, sales, marketing and training videos.
Barbican Marketing - Marketing consultancy and business advice for companies with up to 250 employees.
BizTrek - Offers practical tips and advice to grow a successful small business, from a Christian perspective.
Bizwits.com - Focused on developing Internet marketing strategies for small businesses that are low-cost, effective and easy to implement.
Carnright Design - Marketing communication services, graphic design, interactive web development, traditional and on-line strategies.
CJJB Internet Works - Provides sales leads to small businesses.
Concepts, Inc. - A communications consulting firm specializing in public outreach campaigns, Internet marketing and marketing material development.
Constant Contact - Web-based email marketing service for small businesses and associations. Create email newsletters, and send and track email campaigns.
Contemporary Communications, Inc. - Full complement of direct mail services to local, national and international clients.
Creative Digital Design - Marketing and communications company based in Austin, Texas. Creative Digital Design.com specializes in digital media production including web development.
Crossroads Proposal Masters, Inc. - Managing and producing winning strategies for small and disadvantaged businesses.
Custom Fit Communications - Specializing in internet and e-mail marketing solutions, and e-commerce development. Based in Vancouver and Whistler, BC, Canada.
D J Bevington Marketing Consultancy - Marketing guidance and support for small to medium enterprises. Includes marketing related articles and a question and answer section.
David Harkins Group - Marketing and management consulting for small and mid-sized businesses.
DM Creative - A strategic marketing creative service focused on the needs of small business.
Drake Business Services, Inc. - A database marketing consulting firm specializing in response modeling, customer file segmentation, lifetime value analysis, strategic planning, market research, and database consulting.
Earth-Net Communications - Advertising and product marketing for small to medium sized businesses, particularly those wishing to sell Canadian products and services to the U.S. market.
EgoCorps - Provides educational, marketing, and management products for small businesses.
Fichthorn Associates - Package design studio located in Tampa, Florida. They design retail consumer packaging for manufacturers, retailers, importers and distributors through out the country.
Fletcher Consulting, Inc. - Provides marketing and advertising programs designed for small and mid-sized businesses.
Frontsiders, LLC - Market analysis, strategy and planning for small to mid-sized businesses utilizing both traditional and non-traditional media.
Grant Marketing - Industrial marketing communications firm combining traditional methods with cyberspace technologies. Business, product and service information.
Guaranteed Marketing - Free marketing course and resources for small business owners.
Identity Creation for Business - Overview of identity creation for business, strategic marketing, corporate and brand identity.
Integrimark, LLC - Assists small to medium-sized businesses and other organizations with communications and marketing services.
KD Communications and Business Solutions - Servicing small businesses with advertising, marketing, public relations, database design, website design and maintenance, presentation preparation and business plan development.
Lemon Aid Learning Adventures - Christie Northrup is a marketing consultant, author and speaker.
Loki Media - Marketing, media buying and planning for small business.
Loyalty Marketing Institute, LLC - Provides direct marketing tips, strategies, and tactics to assist retailers, service companies, and entrepreneurs in attracting and keeping customers.
LSL Marketing Consultants - Specializes in creating marketing plans for small businesses. Based in Edmonton, Canada.
M4 Communications, Inc. - Delivers integrated marketing communications services to small and mid-sized technology companies and nonprofit agencies.
Market 4 Profit - Independent marketing consultant serving small business.
Marketing Articles by Jeff Dobkin - Both general and direct marketing articles by Dobkin.
Marketing Best Practices, Inc. - Newsletter containing tips, techniques and strategies for growing a small business.
Marketing Direct - Marketing resource center designed specifically for small business.
The Marketing Resource Center - A resource and reference center designed to assist businesses with their traditional and internet marketing efforts.
Marketing U - Provides resources for the solo entrepreneur interested in self promotion, offering personal success coaching and tele-classes in small business marketing.
MarketMakers Group, Inc. - Assists in designing customized marketing plans that focus on measurable results for small to medium sized companies.
MarketMe.com - Professional Internet presence provider for small businesses worldwide.
MarketWise Solutions - Provides B2B marketing consulting services for small to mid-sized industrial manufacturers and service companies.
Michel Fortin - Specializes in communications and marketing consulting to help companies create streams of new, repeat and referral business.
MYS Marketing - A full-service marketing consultation company and an ad agency alternative.
NETBreeze, Inc. - Provides marketing strategies and services for small to medium sized businesses worldwide.
Net-Media Consultants - Offers marketing, public relations and Internet marketing services tailored for small business.
Positive Image - Provides affordable communications and special event coordination services.
Practical Marketing - A resource for small and independent businesses that want to increase profits and business value through better marketing.
Prime Concepts Group, Inc. - Direct marketing seminars and keynotes.
Professional Marketing Matters, Inc. - Provides forms, formulas and worksheets for creating a marketing plan.
Rainmaker Partners, Inc. - Assists small to medium sized software and professional services companies in achieving profitability through sales and marketing effectiveness.
RD Marketing - Marketing communications services for small businesses, specializing in strategic and tactical marketing including web sites, collateral, advertising, direct marketing and trade shows.
RED Creative Marketing Solutions - UK based marketing consultancy specializing in providing marketing assistance to small and medium sized companies across a wide range of sectors.
RGI Marketing Group, Inc. - Provides a complete array of marketing services such as incentive programs, distribution services, award and fulfillment programs, warehousing, and database management.
SEO Expertise - Provides sales and strategic internet marketing support services to small business.
Shotgun Concepts - A full-service marketing, advertising, and PR firm that specializes in small to mid-size business marketing needs.
Silent Partner Advertising - Free advertising advice from ad agency president/columnist/author for small business owners and entrepreneurs working with a small ad budget. Links to helpful sites.
1 Smart Puppy - Offers marketing communications consulting for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Includes description of services, process and company.
Smith Marketing Incorporated - A full-service, integrated marketing firm that provides advertising, marketing, public relations and web site development solutions.
Sonnier Marketing & Communications, Inc. - Provides keynotes, training programs and consulting to small-businesses on a variety of marketing issues. Site features articles and keynote topics.
Source Communications - Offers low budget marketing tips, strategies and consulting services.
Stantech Marketing - Enables small businesses to market effectively without adding overhead.
Taramark - Provides integrated marketing and communications services to small businesses and non-profits.
Tjeenk Willink Consultancy - Internet marketing and web-design solutions for small businesses. Tips, tools, reports, free hosting of surveys, and a forum.
Umbrella Marketing, Inc. - New Jersey based firm provides strategic marketing plans and marketing communications programs and execution for small and medium sized businesses.
VeraPax - Offers permission email marketing services, web site design, development and hosting as well as direct mail services for small businesses and nonprofits.
Victoria Jones Strategic Marketing Communications - Helps small businesses and non-profits connect their products and services with customers.
Wabash & Lake, LLC - A marketing communications company that drives sales using digital evangelism.
Wave Design : Marketing - New Zealand based design and marketing consultants, graphic designers, marketing, marketing management and website designers.
Wesmart, Inc. - Direct marketing and fulfillment services tailored for small business clients.
The Whetstone Group, Inc. - Helping small to medium sized professional service firms build their business through effective growth planning and marketing.
Wings Business Coaching - Resources for small business marketing and sales from C.J. Hayden. Free email newsletter, articles, reader discussion list, workshops, tele-classes and coaching groups.
Wired to the Moon - Marketing consultancy specialized in providing advice and support to small businesses.

Small Business Resources

All Business - Collection of articles with advice for small business owners, as well as a selection of common forms for sale.
All Business Network - Practical information, tools, and advice for starting, operating and growing your small business.
AllSmallBiz.com - Search engine for small and home based business services and resources.
AOL Small Business - Provides information, advice, and tips for starting and maintaining a small business.
BizSolutionsSite.com - New business startup help. Free information about starting, growing and managing a business.
Business Know-How - Information for home offices, small businesses, and the self employed who are looking for ideas for practical suggestions to start, run, or manage their business more effectively.
Business Sale Center - Information, advice and resources for selling a small business.
Business.gov - Official business portal of the U.S. government, providing guides and resources that help businesses comply with business laws and government regulations.
Creative Latitude - Detailed work profiles and links to graphic designers, writers, web designers, photographers, illustrators and more.
The Decision Point - Advice and information on developing a business strategy, marketing plan and product development, and running a small company.
Direct Sales Women - Women in direct sales, direct sales company directory, and resources for women in network marketing.
Earthlink Business Resource Center - Services and resources for managing and operating the small business and SOHO.
E-Business Tutor Blog - A weblog, online community and resource center dealing with e-business marketing.
The Entrepreneurs' Help Page - Resources and information relating to starting a business. Many articles on multiple topics of interest to small business.
Free Business Information - Sales and Marketing Classics - Links to free information for small businesses (online and offline) including classic works on business, marketing and promotion.
Home Based Business Index - Provides home based business ideas, resources and opportunities for those who want to start or already have a home based business. Additionally offers a free home business newsletter.
Home Business Development Center - References and materials for those establishing a small/home business
How to Start a Small Business - Online book covers all aspects of small business startup with links to related sites. Created by the San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Development Center.
HP Business Center - Information on and help with technology and Industry solutions for small businesses.
Idea Cafe - Ideas and advice on how to start, finance and run a small business.
InKnowVation - Integrated SBIR information, analyses, professional services and community support
International Entrepreneurship - Directory of resources for global entrepreneurs, international business students, women entrepreneurs, and academic entrepreneurship, including articles, import and export information, general business data, financing sources, and entrepreneurial success stories for nearly 100 countries.
Jim Blasingame : The Small Business Advocate - A free community of experts and entrepreneurs to help small business owners find ideas, answers, encouragement and inspiration. Articles, surveys and Audio/Visual content are also available.
J-M & Associates - Services, networking and resources for Business & Creative Entrepreneurs
JobDescription.com - Service that helps you to write ADA-compliant job descriptions, create and publish job ads to newspapers and the Internet, and prepare a list of key interview questions. Examples on site.
Knowledge@Wharton - Bi-weekly online resource that offers the latest business insights, information and research from a variety of sources. [Some content requires free registration]
Legal Forms On Demand - Provides "Do it Yourself" legal forms, both free and paid.
My PrimeTime Work - Small business tips and entrepreneur tools for work and life.
Nifty Business Ideas - Ideas, articles and resources for the home or small business.
Nolo - Legal information for organizing and starting a business.
OfficeCommunity.com - Find articles, tips, advice, message boards, resources, and information on small business.
oncallgeeks.com - Ten step tutorial for starting and managing an online business.
Peak Performance Consulting Group - Complete customer relationship management resource: strategic planning, marketing strategy, distribution strategy, sales management automation.
PlanConsultants - Free listing of user-reviewed business and marketing planning consultants.
Professional Benefit Administrators, Inc. - Employee benefit program development service.
Profile Index - A free B2B marketplace for global manufacturers, exporters, importers, and distributors.
Questy.com - A small business person's look at traditional marketing techniques and how the web fits into the mix. Includes archive search and referrals for education and study.
Quicken.com Small Business - Quicken software's Small Business Resource center with general, US tax, and financial advice for small business owners.
Retail Sales Net - A collection of resources aimed at helping Independent Retailers develop the skills required to thrive in today's intensely competitive business environment.
Service Doctors - Provides effective business techniques and software products to aid in the success of the service contractor through quality marketing, training, and consulting.
Small Business & Real Estate Resource Center - Web Resources for Small Office/Home Office SOHO Entrepreneurs and Real Estate Professionals.
Small Business Assistance Center - Financial, consultants, seminars, information and health insurance benefits networks, and wireless/long distance telephone services related to small business.
Small Business Brief - Providing resources, articles, current news, a software directory and a small business ideas forum. Additionally offers a free weekly newsletter.
The Small Business Coach - Help to start a company or grow an existing one. Includes blog.
The Small Business Company - Information, training and resources for small business people in and around New Zealand.
Small Business Notes - Original articles, advice and resources for starting, planning, financing, and running small businesses.
Small Business Plan Guide - Resources to start or grow your business, write a business plan and develop sound business strategies.
Small Business Research Portal - Provides academics and policy-makers with links to academics, books, centres, government agencies, institutes, journals, messages, news, publications and research tools.
Small Business Resources - A site written by and for entrepreneurs who share their first-hand knowledge of how to succeed in small business. Free, helpful advice from small business and Internet experts.
Small Business Success Ideas - Advice, tips and tactics for Small Business (SOHO) development and success. Free articles, book chapters, e-mail courses, and e-zine subscriptions.
Small Business Town - Free online small business information and planning guides, classifieds, directory of business links, free business software and shareware, business cartoons, humor, success stories and quotes.
SmallBiZeMarket.com - Small business to business emarket directory, forums, and services.
SmallBizManager.com - Small business portal with resources, news, links, recommendations and information for entrepreneurs and small business professionals.
SmallbusinessesTips - Tips related to small business, home business, and business/family balance. Also includes links to other related resources on the Internet.
SmallBusinessRescue.com - Offers free resources, consulting and seminars to small businesses.
SmartOnline.com - Resources and software to help start, manage and grow a small business. Registration required, free and paid information and services.
Sohodojo - A non-profit applied lab helping solo entrepreneurs and working families in rural and distressed urban communities seeking sustainable participation in the Network Economy.
1, 2, 3 Sort It Organizing Solutions - Humor, tools and information geared towards helping small businesses become more organized.
Start In Business - An online guide to starting up and expanding your business. Business for sale finder, premises finder, information services and advice.
Strategis - Information site and large database of resources for small businesses. [In French and English]
Venture Consult - Articles, advice, resources and links for beginning entrepreneurs.
WomensBizNews - Articles, news, and resources particularly for women entrepreneurs.
Work Violence Solutions - Information to help business people spot potential problem employees before they are hired and give business owners a way to establish a Workplace violence prevention plan and prevent violence from disrupting their businesses.
Working Web Sites - Free biweekly online newsletter with email summary. Ideas, tools, and techniques for adding interactivity to web sites.
Workz.com - Advice, articles, checklists and other resources for small businesses.
Your Business Success - Business consultants directory (paid listings), forum, contests and awards.
Youthcove.com - Community of young entrepreneurs. Forum is very active

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