Resources

Small Business Administration – Planning, funding, special programs available for business owners, lots of opportunities for learning. It’s a whole bunch of information in one, centralized location.

Local Small Business Administration – Need to stop into an office and talk with someone face to face? Find your local SBA Office here.

LegalZoom – For the nitty gritty of establishing a business the right way–business formation, naming, trademark, operation, and taxes and licensing, it’s really all things legal in one location, and affordably priced.

Secretary of State Listings for All US States – Use this post to find the web address and phone number of the Secretary of State for each US State.

OSHA – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration exists to ensure that employers provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees. This link provides help to understand what OSHA standards and rules apply to your business, how to comply, how to get an on-site consultation for free, and more.

AICPA – The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Use this handy search tool to find a CPA in your area.

IRS Virtual Workshop – Use this virtual workshop, made up of 9 lessons, to gain an understanding of how to meet your tax obligations.

Dropbox Business – You need to store and share files? Dropbox Business can help. Lots of storage; file syncing so you can access files from multiple locations, including your phone; collaboration tools; file recovery; and security.

Facebook Business Pages – Free and easy to setup, this is the one marketing strategy that’s an absolute no-brainer. Get your business set up on Facebook and get your brand out there!