Business and Government Resources
Accounting and Taxes
Associations
American Accounting Association
(941) 921-7747
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Association of Credit and Collection Professionals
(952) 926-6547
CCH Inc.
(888) 224-7377
PrimeGlobal
International association of independent accounting firms
Internet Resources
CPA Practice Advisor
http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/directory
American Express OPEN for Business
Resources, workshops, and articles related to small businesses, including financial management and marketing ideas
(800) 492-3344
Fiserv
Offers different types of business payment solutions, including the option of paying bills and receiving payments electronically
(262) 879-5000
Advertising and Marketing
Associations
American Advertising Federation
(800) 999-2231
American Marketing Association
(800) AMA-1150, (312) 542-9000
Direct Marketing Association
(212) 768-7277
Marketing Research Association
{202) 800.2545
Radio Advertising Bureau
(800) 232-3131
Internet Resources
ICANN (Internet Corp. for Assigned Names & Numbers)
internet security information
(310) 823-9358
24/7 Media
provides marketing solutions and products
(212) 231-7100
Website Marketing Plan
Lots of informative articles, as well as sample business and marketing plans
Credit Services
Dun & Bradstreet
Provides business credit-reporting services
(866) 203-3151
Equifax Credit Information Services Inc.
Provides credit-reporting services
(888) 202-4025
Experian
Provides credit-reporting services
(888) 397-3742
First Data Corp.
Provides credit-processing services
Telecheck
Provides check-guarantee services
TransUnion
Provides credit-reporting services
(866) 922-2100
Business Planning and Development
Internet Resources
Articles, business forms, contracts, news and advice
(415) 694-5000
Free sample business plans, articles and online tools
(541) 683-6162
Center for Business Planning
Sample business plans and planning guidelines for business owners
(800) 423-1228
Microsoft Support
The latest news, support, and web solutions from America’s premier software company
More Business
Sample business forms, agreements and marketing plans, as well as informative articles and links
Web Site 101
Free online tutorials, surveys and articles related to ecommerce
Franchise and Business Opportunities
Association
International Franchise Association
(202) 628-8000
Internet Resource
Entrepreneur magazine’s FranchiseZone
Loads of information on buying and researching a franchise
Federal Resources
The official business link to the U.S. government
Census Bureau
Copyright Clearance Center
(978) 750-8400
Copyright Office
Library of Congress
(202) 707-3000
Department of Agriculture
(202) 720-2791
Department of Commerce
(202) 482-2000
Department of Energy
(202) 586-5000
Department of the Interior
(202) 208-3100
Department of Labor
(866) 487-2365
Department of Treasury
(202) 622-2000
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Export-Import Bank of the United States
(800) 565-3946, (202) 565-3946
FCC
(888) 225-5322
FTC
(202) 326-2222
International Postage Price Calculator
IRS
(800) 829-4933
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
(888) 324-1551
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
SBA
(800) 827-5722
Securities & Exchange Commission
(202) 942-8088
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(301) 504-7912
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(888) 463-6332
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
(800) 786-9199
U.S. Postal Service
U.S. Printing Office
(202) 512-1800
Government information by topic
General Business Resources
Associations
American Express OPEN for Business
Resources, workshops, and articles related to small businesses, including financial management and marketing ideas
(800) 492-3344
American Management Association
(877) 566-9441
Equipment Leasing and Financing Association
(703) 527-8655
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
For entrepreneurship and education
(816) 932-1000
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
(800) 221-7917
Insurance Information Institute
Provides information and tools on how to adequately insure your business
(212) 346-5500
National Association of Women’s Business Owners
Resources and networking opportunities for women-owned businesses
(800) 55-NAWBO
National Association for the Self-Employed
(800) 649-6273
National Association of Professional Employer Organizations
(703) 836-0466
National Minority Supplier Development Council
Links minority-owned businesses with corporations that want to purchase goods and services
(212) 944-2430
Internet Resources
BizBuySell
Useful website to find businesses for sale, as well as online tools and articles
(888) 777-9892
Official business link to the U.S. Government, with business startup and other information
Business Know-How
Ideas, advice, information, and resources for small and homebased businesses
(631) 467-8883
Business Owners Idea Café
Lots of ideas, articles, and resources to start and run a business
Business Town
Plenty of resources and links to start and run a small business
Tons of resources, guides, tips, articles, and more at this informative website for startup businesses and growing companies
(949) 261-2325
The Entrepreneurship Institute
Provides resources and networking opportunities for business owners
(614) 895-1153
Smart Biz
Resources for small business, including email marketing campaigns, website creation, legal and business forms, and online tools and equipment
Free trade publications and white papers for small-business owners
(800) 882-4670
Homebased Business Resources
Associations
American Home Business Association
Mothers Home Business Network
National Association of Home Based Businesses
(410) 367-5308, (410) 367-5309
Internet Resource
Power Home Biz
Lots of resources that include tools, articles, and information on how to start, manage, and grow a home business
Inventors and Idea Protection
Associations
American Society of Inventors
(215) 546-6601
Innovation Assessment Center
Washington State University
(888) 585-5433
http://www.business.wsu.edu/organizations/iac/Pages/inventor.aspx
Invention Services International
Sponsors the Invention Convention Trade Show Administrative & Communications Center
(800) 458-5624, (323) 878-6951
The Inventors Assistance League International Inc.
(877) IDEA-BIN
Inventory Management Software
AdvancePro
AdvanceWare Technologies
(888) 792-3826
inFlow Inventory Software
(866) 923-4974
Traker Systems
(800) 314-6863, (951) 693-1376
Laws, Regulations, and Employee Benefits
Internet Resources
Benefits Link
Informative website regarding employee benefits, laws, and regulations
(407) 644-4146
BizFilings
Information on incorporating and related services for business owners, including forms, advice, and tools needed
(800) 981-7183, (608) 827-5300
Employers of America
Information on writing job descriptions, HR manuals, safety tips, training resources, and more
(800) 728-3187
FindLaw
Links to regulatory agencies, sample forms and contracts, articles on all aspects of business development
(800) 455-4565
Small Business Advisor
Lots of articles and advice for startup businesses
Small Business Notes
Useful site that features a wide variety of business articles and resources, including legal issues and record-keeping
Startup Assistance
Associations
American Bankers Association
(800) BANKERS
Association of Small Business Development Centers
(703) 764-9850
Commercial Finance Association
(212) 792-9390
Independent Community Bankers of America
(202) 659-8111
National Business Incubation Association
Provides incubator location assistance
(740) 593-4331
National Venture Capital Association
(703) 524-2549
SCORE
national office
(800) 634-0245
Small Business Investment Alliance
(202) 628-5055
Internet Resource
Business Finance
Thousands of business loan and capital sources
(800) 835-8857
Stats
Internet Resources
American FactFinder
Online source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data
(301) 763-INFO (4636),
(800) 923-8282
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
BizStats
Quick online access to useful financial ratios, business statistics and benchmarks
(717) 909-6000
Industry Research Desk
Provides online tools and links for researching businesses and industries
ProQuest
Extensive online information retrieval system
Valuation Resources
Provides links to a wide variety of industry information resources
(812) 459-7742
Time Management
Personal Time Management Guide
A website with tips on goal setting, critical skills, teamwork, managing stress and more
Project Management and Collaboration Basecamp
An online project management tool that increases communication among teams and clients