SCORE Chapter 591 Bellingham, Washington
Small Business Resource Links
Web Sites to help your small business grow
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National Links Small Business Administration SBA resources for small businesses including details for SBA's loan guaranteed programs. SCORE More information and links for small businesses than you can ever cover. Federal Trade Commission US Business Advisor, Information on Franchising, etc. USDA Rural Development Business and Cooperative Programs USDA Rural Development works in partnership with the private sector and community-based organizations to provide financial assistance and business planning. It also provides technical assistance to rural businesses and cooperatives, conducts research into rural economic issues, and provides cooperative educational materials to the public. Check out their web site for more details. Fedworld Link to a variety of government agencies. Search for publications. FirstGov U.S. Government Launches One-Stop Federal Web Site On FirstGov.gov you can search millions of Web pages from federal and state governments. Many excellent subjects for businessess including: Sell to the Government; Launching a Business; Managing a Business; Growing a Business; Getting Out of a Business; Data and Statistics; Financial Assistance; Taxes Internal Revenue Service Small Business Information not only for taxes, but also for Starting a Small Business, Selecting a Business Structure, Recordkeeping, etc. IRS Small Business Products Online Ordering Free CD's and other information including: Tax Calendar, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD, Small Business Resource Guide CD, Recognizing Illegal Tax Avoidance Schemes, and Home-Based Business Tax Avoidance Schemes. U.S. Business Advisor A one-stop shop for services and information the U.S. Government offers businesses. US Patent and Trademark Office Everything you want to know about Patents, Trademarks. US Copyright Office Everything you want to know about Copyrights. Independent Inventor Resources The US Patent and Trademark Office web page designed specifically for independent inventors. US Census Bureau Economic census information. US Chamber of Commerce Information on local and regional programs, small business initiatives and nonprofit activities. US Government Information and Services Official U. S. Government portal with access to 47 million government pages. Central Contractor Registration More information on contracting with the Federal government. SBA Online Women's Business Center (WBC) Information for women about business practices, networking, mentoring and counseling. Business.gov Business.gov guides you through the maze of government rules and regulations and provides access to services and resources to help you start, grow, and succeed in business. Business Laws Subjects include: Business Laws, Employees, Finances, Government Contracting, International Trade, Research And Resources, Taxes, Training, Work Environments and others. State Links Guide for Small Businesses in Washington State State programs and assistance for small business. Northwest Washington Women's Business Center Technical assistance and training for women-owned businesses. Seattle SCORE Chapter 55 SCORE resources available through Seattle SCORE Chapter. Seattle Small Business Administration office SBA resources for small businesses.Washington State Dept. of Licensing Business license application information. Doing Business in Washington State Access Washiington. Everything you need to know about doing business in Washington State. Washington State Technology Mall Doing business in Washington State. Procurement announcements for small businesses wanting to participate in State contracts. University of Washington Patent & Trademark Library University of Washington Engineering Library step-by-step guide to doing a trademark search and patent search. How to Form and Maintain a Non Profit Corporation in Washington State Center for Economic Vitality, CEV Advanced counseling services for companies between 10 and 100 employees. The CEV also offers many services includidng financing assistance, research services and special projects. Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Western Washington University SBDC Free confidential business services and support to existing small businesses. The SBDC can provide ongoing assistance as long as needed to help your company be successful. This web site also has a wealth of excellent information for small businesses Small Business Development Centers Find an SBDC near you in Washington State. Small Business counseling, seminars, resources and other small business assistance. Economic Development Councils (EDC) Northwest
Economic Development Council Mission:
To encourage new business investments in Whatcom County. The web site
includes information on programs and projects to promote Bellingham
and Whatcom county as a place to invest. Island
County Economic Development Council
Mission: To enhance and diversify the local economy.
We work on virtually all issues
that impact the atmosphere under which businesses operate, as well as
specific individual business problems. Economic
Development Association of Skagit County
Mission: To
enhance Skagit County's quality of life through the creation and preservation
of healthy businesses and good jobs. This web site contains valuable
infolrmation for small businesses and many useful links.to small business
resources. Local Colleges Skagit
Valley College Business Resource Center
SCORE counseling and other small business information Other Small Business Links Business Owners' Idea Cafe A fun approach to serious business. Center for Business Planning Help you plan, document and evaluate all aspects of your business strategy. Easi
Media, Inc. iEdition
Immediate access to small business resources without searching through
the "Chaos Of The Web." SCORE and Easi Media, Inc. announce
an agreement to provide a free copy of electronic Small Business Technical
Guide, iEdition, to small business owners and entrepreneurs who receive
counseling from SCORE. iEditon provides small businesses with:
Entrepreneur's
Financial-Fitness Checklist
An excellent article by Business Week Magazine on key points as a small
business owner you need to understand. Major Points covered: Entrepreneur
Don't
miss checking out the broad scope of information for existing and
start-up
small businesses. Independent
Contractors Hiring
IC's can be a great asset to your company or a disaster.
Having an IC who can take some of the workload burden, yet free you
from employee tax requirements may be a definite asset to your business.
But if you don't meet IRS requirements your IC may be declared an Employee,
and you may be subject to more taxes, penalties and other liabilities. Internet Learning Tutor Improve your Internet skills with this free online interactive web training programs. Law for All Small business legal center. Limited Liability Companies Everything you wanted to know about Limited Liability Companies (LLC) and Limited Liability Partnerships, curtesy of Ronon Software. A very good discussion of the background of LLCs and the Pros and Cons of establishing an LLC for your business. Microsoft Small Business Center So much information for Small Businesses that you need to open this link and check out all of the excellent resources. Palo Alto Business Plans Over 60 sample business plans provided by Palo Alto Software Quicken Small Business Need information on Managing your Finances, Managing Employees, Getting Customers, Running your Office, Credit Cards, Forming a Corporation or an LLC? These and many more subjects of interest to small businesses are available. Salary
Information Online compensation information. Small
Business Resource Guide
A excellent, comprehensive resource for
small businesses published by the Seattle District Office of the SBA Woman Owned Business Information Set up, run and grow your business. Society
of Actuaries Resource Center A vast array
of information for Small Businesses including: |