Help and Information
Ask a Librarian
More Help
Small Business
US Small Business AdministrationInformation on starting a small business and obtaining assistance from the SBA. Includes advice on business planning, financing, and business opporutnities, as well as information on government regulations and links to forms.
SCORE: "Counselors to America's Small Business"From SCORE, a nonprofit organization partnered with the Small Business Administration, a website containing tools and kits for entrepreneurs for starting and running a small business. This includes tools and templates such as "Develop Tech Plan", "Start-Up Business Plan" template, and "Using Marketing and PR" business quiz.
Bplans.comFrom a Palo Alto Software company, a website offering lessons on writing business plans, as well as sample business plans for different types of businesses. The site offers advice on business plan outlines, length of business plans, and the financials. Sample business plans are available for retail businesses, restaurants, real estate companies, and more.
Entrepreneurship.orgFrom the Kauffman Foundation, a website offering tools, advice, and news to small business entrepreneurs.