Small Business Resources
Operating a small business can be challenging, but this is a great time to open a small business. This website has been set up to offer you tools and sources of information to make it easier to operate your business, to attract new customers, and to successfully reach your business goals*.
Free College Classes
Free Library
The Importance of Environmental Awareness When Running a Business
Starting a Business – Tools and Resources
- www.fiscaltiger.com/resources-for-women-starting-a-business/
- www.finimpact.com/starting-a-business/
- www.connection.com/content/technology-resources/entrepreneurs-guide-to-starting-home-business
NAICS Code search and Size standards
Business Plans
- www.bplans.com
- www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-planwww.sba.gov/tools/businessplan/1
- www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-information-center/business-plan/
- www.finimpact.com/writing-a-business-plan/
- https://wyomingllcattorney.com/Blog/How-to-Write-a-Business-Plan
Business Entity Types
(Sole Proprietorship, LLC, Partnership, S Corporation, C Corporation)
Business License
Business Disaster Recovery Planning Guide
Finance
Mortgage Calculator
Dictionary of Money and Investing
Beginner’s Guide to Financial Statement
How to Read an Annual Report
How to Read a Prospectus: a guide for beginning investors
Business Insurance Guide for Small Business – 10 Steps to Making Your Small Business Stand Out
Unlocking the secrets of a Proxy Statement
Finding Financing
Bankrate article for the female entrepreneur
From Friending to Funding Collaborative Funding
Fundable
Grants
- www.grants.gov
- www.grants.gov/learn-grants/grant-programs.html
- www.finimpact.com/small-business-grants/
Kickstarter
List of Venture Capital in Michigan
Loans
On Deck
SBA Funding Programs
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program funds
Research and Development (R&D) that has the potential for
commercialization.
National Venture Capital Association
Marketing
Advertising Plan Example
- https://smallbusiness.chron.com/advertising-plan-outline-example-66260.html
- https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-prepare-an-advertising-plan
Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Advertising
Mediums
Gaebler.com Marketing Resources for Entrepreneurs
The Publicity Hound (Tips of the Week Newsletter)
Marketing Plans
Marketing Plan Tutorial
Research and Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cayenne Consulting – The Entrepreneur’s Library – Market Research Tools
Dun & Bradstreet
Epodunk: The Power of Place
Industry Statistics
Industry Trends
- www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/outlooks/industry-outlooks.html
- www.ibisworld.com/industry-trends/
- MarketResearch.com
- www.strategyand.pwc.com/industry-trends
Market Research Tutorial
Market Segments
Michigan Electronic Library
MIT Library – Marketing
Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
Small Business Facts
www.smbtn.com/smallbusinessfacts
Statistics by Zip code
Tech Industry Statistics By the Numbers
U.S. Census
VALS Survey
- www.strategicbusinessinsights.com/vals/ustypes.shtml
- www.strategicbusinessinsights.com/vals/presurvey.shtml
Small Business Resources
SBA.Gov
AllBusiness, A D&B Company – Small Business Articles and resources
BusinessUSA
Buzgate – America’s Small Business Assistance Network
Edward Lowe Foundation – Second Stage Entrepreneurs, Resource Center
Encyclopedia of Small Business Articles
Entrepreneurship Resources
Entrepreneurship.org
Investing in a Business
Gaebler.com Resources for Entrepreneurs
IdeaCafe Small – Business Ideas
Find Law Small Business Resources
Women’s Business Resources
- www.miwomen.com
- www.wbenc.org
- https://www.houzz.com/pro-learn/blog/resources-for-women-in-construction
National Federation of Independent Business, The Voice of Small Business
National Retail Federation
SCORE
Small Business Association of Michigan
Small Business Government Resources
Michigan Economic Development
OSHA for Small Business
Score – Service Corps of Retired Executives
Small Business Administration
Small Business Information Center
State of Michigan
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Center
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