Business Resources

MEED Library

We are currently building a business resource library at the MEED Center. Come in and check out our reading nook. If you have business books or magazines that you no longer need, please donate it to us. We believe in recycling for the environment and you would be helping a new entrepreneur.

Email Marketing Service

We strongly recommend using an email marketing service to develop client relationships. We use Constant Contact because it is easy, affordable, gives us measureable results and ensures that we are complying with email laws. We invite you to try this service for free for 60 days. Remember that The MEED Center can help you create professional and effective email marketing campaigns or help you with content for a newsletter for your business. Get started immediately by clicking the icon on the right.

IBM Small Business Resources

The SME Toolkit offers software, business forms, training, and more to help small businesses in emerging markets grow and succeed. Check out all the free forms and information available by clicking the toolkit on the right.

Links to IRS Resources and Publications

Getting Started
Tax Information for Businesses - If you run a small business or are self-employed, the IRS website offers a wide variety of information to help you.

Checklist for Starting a Business
This checklist provides the basic steps you should follow to start a business.

Business Structure
When beginning a business, you must decide what structure to use. Legal and tax considerations enter into this decision.

Employer ID Number
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN. You can apply online.

Forms and Publications
Need an IRS form or publication? These are available online at the link above.

The MEED Center

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