Small Business Resources 

Below is a list of valuable resources the ChooseWhat.com team thinks you might find helpful regarding your own small business.

Business and Nonprofits Gateway: USA.gov

Features information by topic about buying from/selling to the government, launching a business, managing and growing a business, laws and regulations, business taxes, etc.

Business.gov

Business.gov provides information and resources that help small businesses comply with federal, state and local business laws and government regulations.

ENERGY STAR for Small Business

Improve your company's financial performance by reducing energy waste and energy costs.

Entrepreneur.com

Online and print small business publication. Information to help start, grow or manage a small business.

Inc.com Start-up

Timely advice for start-ups and start-up entrepreneurs on writing a business plan, running a home based business, naming a your company, incorporating, starting a franchise and more.

Federal Trade Commission Business Information: E-Commerce

Facts, rules and best practices for businesses, pertaining to such topics as Advertising and Marketing on the Internet, the CAN-SPAM Act, Privacy Protection, etc.


Harvard University Office of Technology Development: Business Plan Templates

Business Plan Templates. There are many resources available on-line to help entrepreneurs write a comprehensive and professional business plan.


Ready.gov

Ready Business, Encouraging small and medium-sized businesses to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.


SCORE

Free online and face-to-face business counseling, mentoring, and training. Business help and advice for small businesses just starting or for existing businesses hoping to grow. SCORE Association is a nonprofit, resource partner with the SBA.


Small Business Administration

Information on starting and financing a business, listing of local SBA offices, news updates, calendar of events and similar agency information.


Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center

Offers information about business taxes, small business and self-employment forms, IRS rules and regulations, tax tips, etc.

 

Codecademy

Learn to code for free online. Tracks include PHP, Web Fundamentals, jQuery, Javascript, Projects, Python, Ruby and API's. Additional courses are available but may not be grouped within a certain track.