Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.

They offer many helpful services to small business owners and those seeking information to start a small business. The following link will lead you to a part of the SBA site that provides information on planning a small business.

http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html

National Federation of Independent Businesses
The NFIB operates in Washington DC and all 50 state capitals. As a member, you’ll be able to reach out to policymakers, enroll in savings programs, access business resources and network with other small business owners in your community.

http://www.nfib.com/

Wall Street Journal Small Business

http://guides.wsj.com/small-business/

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How to Guide Small Business
Funding
How to Shop for a Bank
How to Borrow from Family and Friends
Funding a Start-up – How to Tap an IRA or 401(k)
How to Use Factoring for Cash Flow
How to Pick a Credit Card for Your Business
How to Get Funding from Angel Investors
How to Get Government Grants for Training

Technology
How to Create a Disaster Plan
How to Keep Your Online Business Information Secure — Some Basics

Franchising
How to Succeed As a Franchisee
How to Select a Franchise
How to Avoid Franchise Pitfalls
How to Finance a Franchise Purchase
How to Buy a Franchise

Starting a Business
How to Decide if Entrepreneurship is Right for You
How to Register a Trademark for a Company Name
How to Form an LLC
How to Start a Business with a Partner
How to Get UPC Barcodes for Your Products

Running a Business
How to Create a Disaster Plan
How to Protect Your Product or Idea When Pitching It to a Company

Hiring and Managing Employees
How to Set up a Wellness Plan
Employee Retention – How to Retain Employees
How to Save on Health Insurance
How to Hire Your First Employees
How to Attract Talent to a Small Company
How to Hire a Health-Insurance Broker or Agent

Buying and Selling a Business
How to Find a Business Owner Who Wants to Sell
Ways to Cash Out of Your Business
How to Sell a Professional Practice