Federal SBIR/STTR
Program For Funding Research and Development. If you are
developing products or specialized services the government needs and
that coud be commercialized, the federal government might be a source
of funding. Details>>
Free Counseling Services for Business Get free help starting your business and trouble shooting
problems from Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
throughout the country. You'll find SBDCs in every state, often on
university or college campuses. Here are a couple of web
sites run by SBDCs to look at to start:
The SCORE Association(Service
Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association dedicated to
entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small
business nationwide. The organization offers free counseling and other
services.
Facts for Employers Are you about to hire an employee or two and don't have a clue
about social security taxes? Learn the basics by browsing through the Social Security Administration's
web site.
Don't have time to find your way around this big site? For quick tips,
check out the administrations Employer's Quick Reference Guide.
Planning
Research A sound business plan
is your roadmap to success. When you decide to write a business plan, the
Small Business Plan Guide site will help you locate the right information.
Women Business Owners The SBA's Office of
Women's Business offers information from 50 SBA-affiliated Women's
Business Centers across the US. Get tips on starting, growing and going
global with your business.
Web
Hosting
With more than 600,000 customers across the globe,
Hostway understands that it's
not just about having a Web site—it's about driving sales to your
business. That's why all of its Web hosting plans include Instant
Business Broadcast, an instant Web presence and business profile
submitted to up to 20 high-traffic Internet directories and
Newsletter Broadcast, an email marketing platform that lets you
send, track and manage your email marketing campaigns.
Buyer (and Seller) Beware!
Is it an opportunity or a scam? A legal business practice, or unfair
advertising? Check out the Federal Trade Commission's
web site to find out what opportunity scams the FTC has uncovered
recently.
Trade Show Information Trade-Show-Advisor.comis an educational resource
with information to help exhibitors maximize visibility, sales leads
and revenue at trade shows.
Sales Consulting and
Training
James A. Ziegler is a leading sales consultant and trainer in business
and the retail industry. Ziegler
is at home in all business arenas whether it’s executive sales,
business-to-business marketing or Internet advertising
Working at Home Bizy Moms
Tips for moms who want to work at home.
Startup Networking
The Go Big Network allows
professionals to connect with small businesses, entrepreneurs,
investors, customers, vendors, employees and advisors.
Help for Inventors The National
Inventor Fraud Center's web site can help you avoid invention
scams and learn the right steps to take to get your invention to
market.
Workforce NJ Public Information Network Find information at www.wnjpin.state.nj.us
to key resources for finding jobs and starting a business in New Jersey.
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