8 Essential Resources for Entrepreneurs

The small business owners essential list for a start-up business (and existing businesses too).

Let’s make sure you are starting your business properly by accessing web resources that will benefit your growth. Entrepreneurs, we have selected 8 essential resources for start-up business and seasoned owners.

Here are the 8 Essential Resources for Entrepreneurs

1. 1. Small Business Administration – The SBA has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. This site is loaded with information and links to tons of resources to help you start and expand your business.
   2. SCORE – With over 300 offices throughout the country, SCORE has a goal to help 1 million small business communities through mentoring and education by the year 2020. Receive free counseling and advice from experienced professionals today.
   3. Bplans – The largest online collection of free sample business plans. They also have a great software – LivePlan – Expert guidance to walk you through every step of the business planning process.
   4. Incorporate.com (formerly The Company Corporation) – Need to incorporate your business? Form an LLC? What about apply for an EINs? Incorporate.com will make your business life easier and file all paperwork for you. They will also help you meet ongoing compliance requirements, including annual report preparation. They provide services in all states, including the District of Columbia.
   5. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – The business name says it all….This is where you need to visit to file for a patent, trademark and copyright. Everything you need under one site.
   6. Charity Navigator – Struggling to align your business with a great charity to give back and help others? Charity Navigator will help you find the best cause to donate to and help someone less fortunate. Each charity will have a rating and evaluation to assist in your decision of over 9,000 national charities.
   7. IRS Small Business Forms and Publications – Here you will have access to select and download multiple small business and self-employed forms and publications.
   8. FindLaw Small Business Center – Entrepreneurs wear many hats but please leave the legal stuff to the professionals. This site will help you find lawyers, provide financial advice, help with hiring employees, to choosing the right insurance policies and filing taxes.

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   Jacqueline Michele Ridley is a board-certified problem solver (aka board-certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt), Customer Alignment Strategist (aka Customer Service Expert) and workflow strategist with over 25 years of experience in Customer Operations and Quality Improvements in multi-million-dollar businesses.

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