Resources & Research Tools
Running a small business is no easy task, fortunately there are myriad sources of information to help you along the way. The following links should provide you with a better sense of resources available to help you.
When you're ready to discuss your options in-person, contact your local SBDC to schedule a one-on-one consulting session with an SBDC consultant.
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SBA has a wealth of information for start-up and growing small businesses.
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Minority Business Development Agency has the self-registering Phoenix database of minority entrepreneurs.
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Knowthis.com is a meta-site with links to marketing-related topics.
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StartupJournal.com has start-up information and databases of businesses for sale and venture capital.
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Small Business Knowledge Base has guides and worksheets on starting and managing a small business.
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Inc.com is the Web site of Inc. Magazine.
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Entrepreneur.com has start-up ideas, resources and articles.
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FindLaw has legal information, guides, sample forms and other legal resources.
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IRS's Digital Daily has resources for employers and tax and wage information for new and existing businesses.
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Bplans.com has sample plans and writing tips.