Online Resources
The following is a list of online resources that many of our clients have found helpful:
· ASBDCN (www.asbdc-us.org) – America’s Small Business Development Center Network.
· BankRate (www.bankrate.com) – Site includes information about bank loans, interest rates, etc.
· Benetrends (www.benetrends.com) – Benetrends is a IBM business partner and is the leader in helping you access your retirement plan assets to finance business acquisitions.
· Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org) – Find the local Better Business Bureau in your community.
· BizFilings (www.bizfilings.com) – For assistance in setting-up your new company.
· Business.Gov (www.business.gov) – This is the official business link to the US government and provides a helpful summary of germane business rules and regulations for US business owners.
· Entrepreneur Magazine (www.entrepreneur.com) – Leading magazine for entrepreneurs.
· Inc Magazine (www.inc.com) – Leading magazine for business owners.
· International Franchise Association (www.franchise.org) – The trade association for the franchise industry.
· Ladies Who Launch (www.ladieswholaunch.com) – Network for women entrepreneurs.
· Microsoft Small Business Center (www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness) – Microsoft provides advice, products and information for your small business.
· Minority Business Development Agency (www.mbda.gov) – A branch of the US Commerce Development focused on helping minority business owners. Learn more about becoming a certified MBE.
· National Restaurant Association (www.restaurant.org) – The leading business association for the restaurant industry.
· SCORE (www.score.org) – The Service Corp Of Retired Executives provides consulting services to small business owners.
· Small Business Administration (www.sba.gov) – The SBA is the US government’s primary agency for providing assistance to small business owners. Be sure to learn more about SBA loan programs.
· US Department Of Agriculture (www.rurdev.usda.gov) – The USDA provides financing for qualifying business acquisitions and other business investments in rural areas.
· US Patent and Trademark Office (www.uspto.gov) – Research existing trademarks and patents or learn more about obtaining a trademark or patent for your business.
