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Small business information sites
N.C. Department of Commerce Business ServiCenter, Call 919 715-2864 or Toll-free ( in NC ) at 1 800-228-8443.
EntreWorld - gives sample business plans, resources for purchasing office equipment, market research information, etc.
The Edward Lowe Foundation hosts Peerspectives, a website for second stage entrepreneurs (i.e., established small businesses).
bplans.com - offers a variety of business plans for all different types of small and medium-sized businesses. Has information about presenting plans, and more.
Smartbiz.com - a comprehensive source of articles, tips, and benchmark information for small businesses.
The Thomas Register of American Manufacturers - a directory of products, services and manufacturers. Access is free, but a form must be completed before using the database.
The American Express Small Business Network - Gives tools for starting and expanding a new business. A place to find information and resources.
BRINT - presents issues of interest for Business, Technology, and Information professionals. Access to many papers, magazine articles, case studies and journals.
Insider Reports for Small Business - a database of free reports and other items that pertain to the topic of small businesses.
Microsoft Small Business Center - gives tips on how to start and maintain a small business, with emphasis on the use of technology. Check out the navigation system on the right, which takes you deeper than the sites marketing hype for the company's products.
The Research Institute for Small and Emerging Business - describes research being done The navigation is not intuitive, but click the Research button, then executive summaries to get to the substance.
The New Ventures Business Development recommends using only the three major credit reporting agencies for personal credit reports: Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Each maintains records to show consumer bill-paying habits and other personal and financial information. Reports cost about $9. Each agency also offers business services to predict the creditworthiness of your customers or clients.
Small business law
The disclaimer statements at each of the legal assistance sites is a strong indicator that there is no replacement for consulting with a strong attorney. These site do , however, provide personal, consumer, and business law legal tools and information: Nolo, MyLawyer.com, and Prepaid Legal Services
Credit reports & information
The New Ventures Business Development recommends using only the three major credit reporting agencies for personal credit reports: Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Each maintains records to show consumer bill-paying habits and other personal and financial information. Reports cost about $9. Each agency also offers business services to predict the creditworthiness of your customers or clients.
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