Business Resources

Check out these small business resources which include Federal, State, SCORE, and Non-Governmental websites.

SCORE Business Briefs
SCORE offers 100+ document briefs covering topics like starting a small business, business incorporation, financial issues, marketing & advertising, taxes, technology and etc.

To access these briefs, you must provide your name, email address, and ZIP.
SCORE Business Briefs
US Govenment Websites
US Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
U.S. SBA 8(a) Business Development Program www.sba.gov/8abd
Catalog of Federal Assistance Programs www.cdfa.gov
Federal Government Statistics www.fedstats.gov
IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center gives access to tax information useful to small businesses with assets of $10 million or less. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
IRS Video Portal contains video and audio presentations on topics of interest to small businesses, individuals and tax professionals. You will find video clips of tax topics, and archived versions of live panel discussions, and webinars. www.irsvideos.gov/
IRS Industry/Professional provides tax information for targeted industries and professions. www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html
IRS Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop (Video) contains nine interactive lessons designed to help new small business owners learn their tax rights and responsibilities. www.irsvideos.gov/virtualworkshop
US Census Bureau - Demographics, Economics Census www.census.gov
US Dept. of Labor - Wage and Hour Standards www.dol.gov
US Patent Office, Patents and Trademarks www.uspto.gov
Copyright forms and registration www.copyright.gov
Dayton Area and US Govenment Websites (WPAFB, etc.)
Central Contractor Registration www.ccr.gov
Dayton Public Library - Workshops, Seminars, and General Business Information http://daytonmetrolibrary.org/business
Dept. of Commerce, Solicitation of Bids http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov
PTAC Procurement Technical Assistance www.swcoptac.org/
Ohio Government Websites
Ohio Dept. of Development, Business Startup Kit www.development.ohio.gov/1stStop/OneStop/index.cfm
Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program www.odod.state.oh.us/DMBA/MCBAP
Ohio Dept. of Taxation - Sales Taxes, Withholding www.tax.ohio.gov/
Ohio Small Business Development Center Network www.odod.state.oh.us/edd/osb/sbdc
SCORE National Website
Service Corps of Retired Executives www.score.org
Non-Governmental Websites
All round business information www.allbusiness.com
Small Business Information from TotalBusiness.com www.totalbusiness.com
American Marketing Association Business Marketing www.ama.org
Business Plans examples and preparation assistance www.bplans.com
Business Know How network businessknowhow.com
American Consumer Credit Counseling consumercredit.com
Entrepreneur Magazine www.entrepreneur.com
Research franchising opportunities www.franchisesolutions.com
Key Bank, In the Solutions Center, click on Tools and Resources, then click on Interactive Tools and Worksheets to access financial statements. www.key.com
Wright-Pat Credit Union (WPCU), Small business resources. www.wpcu.coop
Small Business Center, down loadable business forms, etc. www.officedepot.com
The Wall Street Journal Center for Entrepreneurs www.startupjournal.com
CCH Business Owners Toolkit www.toolkit.com
Loans and Investments for Business vfinance.com
Women's Business Enterprise National Council www.wbenc.org
Information on Incorporating from the Company Corporation www.incorporate.com/score
Legal and Business Books, Forms and Software www.nolo.com/
Resources for Entrepreneurs www.entreworld.org
Incorporation Information (On line) www.mycorporation.com
Business-Net Your business directory www.business-inc.net/
Inc. Magazine Business Information www.inc.com
Useful Patent Information www.FreePatentsOnline.com
Directory of Construction related websites www.e-construct.net/Consulting/

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