The
United States Small Business
Administration website has a treasure trove of resources including
guidelines for writing a formal business plan and for seeking financing.
The US SBA also provides support for women-owned businesses through
the Online Women's
Business Center.
The United States
Patent and Trademark Office is the location to not only file trademarks
and patents, but also to search trademarked names when choosing your
business name.
For those in California, the California
Secretary of State Business Portal offers detailed information
and forms for filing all types of business entities including a sole
proprietorship, LLC, partnership, and corporation.
Work.com is a one-stop
source of how-to guides for the small business owner. It's designed
to address the needs of small businesses seeking concise, actionable
answers to key business questions.
Insure
U For Small Business is a valuable resource provided
by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners with practical
information about insurance for small businesses, including home-based
ones.
