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Entrepreneurship and Business Development

See a dream, pursue it practically. Learn how to start a business, aid its growth, and make it last for you.
 
  • Starting Your Business
    • Business Development - U.S. Business Advisor
      The U.S. Business Advisor has resources for the various stages of the business lifecycle. Their business development resources include national, state and local resources.
    • Starting a Small Business - NOLO
      Law resources for the small business. Includes resources on starting a business, choosing a business structure, writing a business plan and much more.
    • Starting Your Business - Small Business Administration
      Contains links to State Workers' Compensation, State Tax Home Pages, the IRS Applications for Employee Identification Number and more.
    • Business Resource - Service Corps Of Retired Executives
      The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides small business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics.
    • Choosing a Form of Business - Inc.com
      A guide to help you determine the right structure for your business and when you should consider changing corporate forms.
    • The Business Plan - Small Business Administration
      A sample business plan outline. Available in wide-print, spanish and downloadable versions.
    • Small Business One-Stop Information Sites - About.com
      A clearinghouse of business information with sections on legal questions, franchising, and more.
    • Business Plans - FindLaw
      Information on business formation including resources, naming, plans, legal structure and location.
    • Entrepreneurship - MoreBusiness.com
      Weekly articles, templates, tools and business "How To's" for entrepreneurs.
    • Business Incubation and Entrepreneurship - National Business Incubation Association
      A national association supporting the model of business incubation for starting and growing companies.
    • Starting a Business - Inc.com
      Contains a series of articles on advice on starting a business. Discusses everything from how to negotiate office space to how to build a strong business plan.
  • Expanding Your Business
    • Expanding Your Business - U.S. Business Advisor
      Resources from around the nation for expanding your existing business.
    • Doing Business - Business.gov
      Contains plain english guides on a variety of topics from advertising to warranties.
  • Advocating For Your Business
    • Advocating for Your Business - U.S. Business Advisor
      A summary of advocating resources from the Small Business Administration, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others.
    • Help for Small Businesses - Small Business Advocate
      Contains helpful articles on advocating your business under their section entitled "Small Business University."
    • Office of Advocacy - Small Business Administration
      The latest from the Office of Advocacy from the Small Business Administration.
    • Information for Small Businesses - U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
      A summary of the resources from the U.S. Securities and Exchange commision that relates to small businesses. Includes pending rules, rules, and a Government/Business Forum.
  • Selling Your Business
    • Getting Out of Business - U.S. Business Advisor
      Sites that can help you answer the question of "What should I do with my business?"
    • Getting Out of Business - Internal Revenue Service
      How to plan a graceful exit, including how to transfer ownership, selling to an outside buyer, selling to employees, liquidating and bankruptcy.
    • Selling a Business - Inc.com
      Selling a business can be tough. This guide on selling a business provides articles on business brokers and valuation issues.
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