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Our Small Business Resource center is designed to provide direct links to helpful sites and articles for your convenience. For questions or to suggest a website, please contact our webmaster via email or phone at 614-848-7620.
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www.realsmallbusiness.com
Realsmallbusiness.com is sponsored by OPEN - Small Business Network from American Express and offers a wealth of helpful articles on getting started, getting financing (without plugging American Express), and access to Q & A sessions with industry experts. A great resource for reviewing the basics of all financing options available to small businesses and start-ups.
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www.sba.gov/starting/
U.S. Small Business Administration offers a site with answers to all of those fun questions along the lines of tax identification numbers, licenses and registration procedures, as well as helpful guidelines on how to write a business plan, information on loans and grants. A great resource for outlining all of the necessary legal steps to take prior to operating your business.
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www.startupjournal.com
This site (ultimately powered by the mighty Wall Street Journal) offers a start up tool kit, a searchable how-to section, and a review of several financing options for start-ups and small businesses. The site also offers articles on business trends, informative online discussions, and Q & A sessions with business mentors and entrepreneurial counselors. Search a database of businesses for sale or sell your business. Another great all-inclusive resource.
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www.bizjournals.com
Search the latest news by industry in your region. This site provides access to an archive of articles published in local journals across 41 of our major cities. Great resource for local information as well as a complete "Business Resource" section offering a small business handbook, downloadable forms, and sales prospecting opportunities.
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Your local Chamber and Secretary of State websites will also offer a great deal of information and resources. |