Top 10 US Websites for Startup Information
from StartupBusiness.com Network
1. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam. Also see SCORE.
2. Entrepreneurship.org
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the U.S. Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA) have formed a new public-private partnership focused on leveraging best practices in entrepreneurial leadership to advance economic growth around the world. The goal of this partnership is to assist all nations in developing the environment to allow entrepreneurs to organize and operate a business venture, create wealth, and employ people.
3. Entrepreneur.com
The site of Entrepreneur Magazine, includes articles, books, and other resources for starting and growing a business.
4. National Association for the Self-Employed
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is the nation’s leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, bringing a broad range of benefits to help entrepreneurs succeed and to drive the continued growth of this vital segment of the American economy.
5. Business Owners Toolkit
With an emphasis on problem-solving dating back to 1995, Business Owner’s Toolkit™ offers more than 5,000 pages of free cost-cutting tips, step-by-step checklists, real-life case studies, startup advice, and business templates to small business owners and entrepreneurs. The site also offers a monthly newsletter, up-to-date news topics, and Ask Alice!, a column that closely follows industry trends and provides trusted advice to inquiring site visitors.
6. BPlans.com
A site created by Palo Alto Software, Inc., Bplans.com contains the largest single online collection of free sample business plans. In addition, it has helpful tools and know-how for managing your business. Bplans.com includes practical advice on planning, interactive tools and calculators, and a panel of experts who have answered thousands of questions from people like you. Bplans.com has won several awards as a valuable "plain talk" resource.
7. The Wall Street Journal for Small Business
The site of WSJ for small business, focused on buying, selling and marketing-related content.
8. Inc. Magazine
Covering entrepreneurs and small businesses, including a wide range of how-to articles and inspiring stories of those who built a successful business from scratch.
9. Fast Company
Fast Company sets the agenda, charting the evolution of business through a unique focus on the most creative individuals sparking change in the marketplace. By uncovering best and "next" practices, the magazine and website helps a new breed of leader work smarter and more effectively. Fast Company empowers innovators to challenge convention and create the future of business.
10. StartupBusiness.com
Prescreened information and tools, with a focus on mission-critical business agreements, forms, and company templates.