Provides links to hundreds of forms you may need for your business. Searchable by form number, frequently requested forms, or category. Forms may be filled in online and printed, or printed and filled out later.
An overview of a patent application and maintenance process, including basic information on utility, design, and plant patents.
This well organized federal agency site provides among other things, a business start-up kit, financing and SBA loan information, links to numerous outside resources (private and state), online library reading room, and much, much more. This should be one of the first sites to consult.
Business.gov is a result of 22 federal agencies efforts and is deemed the “U.S. Government's official website for small businesses.” It provides a wealth of information on all small business topics.
The Business Owner's Toolkit is a highly substantive site. Major chapters include Startup, Marketing, Finance, Running A Business, Office & HR, and Tax Center. The Tools & Forms section provides links to checklists, model business plans, forms, and other documents.
Includes links to basic federal tax information for small business owners and those looking to start a business. Includes information on identifying your businesses' structure, employer identification numbers, record keeping, business taxes, and a helpful checklist for all necessary tax-related small business filings.
A transparent public patent system to allow entrepreneurs to "determine the boundaries of intellectual property constraints on deliverable innovations, and usable building blocks for future innovations."
Bryce Pilz, a Law Professor at the University of Michigan delivers this series of short videos designed to guide entrepreneurs through the important concepts of intellectual property during their startup. The series of 3-5 minute videos cover over 60 topics, including patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the University of Michigan.
There are 900 sites around the country to assist small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Many have websites linking users to reputable and quality resources when developing a small business plan. Researchers can also find information on franchising, demographics, industry information and more. Many also include tutorials on a variety of topics.
A great site for entrepreneurs and would-be business owners, this site has it all; community space, articles, podcasts, online seminars and other information on all things small business.
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