Helpful Links
American Express -
Offers online archive with over 100 articles to find the information you need to manage, plan and grow your business. http://www.americanexpress.com/smallbusiness/resources
American Express -
By American Express. Provides a breakdown of the business plan, instructions for creation, and tips for avoiding common pitfalls. Also, toolboxes with samples, worksheets, and glossaries that will clarify and walk you through the process.
http://www133.americanexpress.com/osbn/tool/biz_plan/index.asp
Better Business Buearu -
Concord
The BBB promotes integrity and business ethics through self-regulation in the market place. Services provided by the BBB include a 24-hour automated telephone inquiry service, which provides reliability reports on companies and charitable organizations. In addition the BBB provides complaint filing services, general monitoring of advertising in the marketplace, dispute resolution services and consumer/business education programs. BBB information and services are provided at no cost to the public with the exception of some mediation and arbitration services.
http://www.concord.bbb.org
Bplans.com -
Bplans.com features a cariety of information about starting and running a business, including how to write a business plan, managing your e-business, and legal information http://www.bplans.com
Business Plan Archive -
Repository of more than 2,300 records for business plans and related planning documents based on the Dot-com boom and bust. Created by Webmergers.com and the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. You must register to access the archive. Hint to find plans: Search for companies with one or more documents.
http://www.businessplanarchive.org
Business Utility Zone Gateway -
On-line database of business resources in New Hampshire and nationwide. Also includes many articles and other resources for small and emerging businesses. http://www.buzgate.com
Cnet.com -
Cnet is a one-stop spot for all things technology related. http://www.cnet.com
EconData.net -
Offers a comprehensive place for people to make sense of the public and private economic data sources available on the internet. http://econdata.net
Entrepreneurship Resources -
The entrepreneurs trusted guide to high growth. http://www.eventuring.org
FreeAdvice -
Offers a forum to post legal questions and sort for information on legal issues http://www.Freeadvice.com
HRTools.com -
HRTools.com is a comprehensive Human Resource website. The site provides information on Employment Law, HR Management, Pension and Benefits, Recruiting and Hiring, and a number of HR topics. http://www.HRTools.com
Idea Cafe -
Offers small business resources and ideas. Links to forums to discuss business ideas with other entrepreneurs. http://www.ideacafe.com
Inc.com -
Inc. Magazine’s on-line version includes business planning tools and useful articles for and about small business.
http://www.inc.com
Kauffman Foundation -
Resources for Entrepreneurs. http://www.entreworld.org
MicroCredit-NH -
MicroCredit-NH is a program and registered trademark of the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, a New Hampshire non-profit corporation.
MircoCredit-NH provides self-employed and small business entrepreneurs with access to business training, loans up to $10,000 and networking opportunities. These business essentials are provided through a unique network of over 50 peer groups each made up of four to 10 members who have different small businesses, both product-based and service-oriented. The group offers its members ongoing assistance to help them achieve business success.
http://www.microcreditnh.org
Money Hunt -
A basic business plan template from Money Hunt. http://www.moneyhunt.com/library/download/bp.doc
My Own Business -
My Own Business is a non-profit organization providing free training to help people start and operate successful businesses. The training stresses how to avoid commonly made but avoidable mistakes and is intended to help start-ups as well as established businesses. Site includes developing a business plan, tips on how to borrow money, and many other small business strategies.
http://www.myownbusiness.org
New Hampshire High Technology Council -
The voice of Hi-Tech in New Hampshire http://www.nhhtc.org
Newseum.com -
Updated daily, Newseum.com features 525 front pages from 48 countries. Each front page, represented by a thumbnail, provides a link to the home page of that newspaper. http://www.newseum.com
NH Small Business Development Center -
“To contribute to New Hampshire's economic vitality by providing its businesses and communities with the tools they need to reach their goals." Site provides business plan, cash flow statements, and marketing plan samples.
http://www.nhsbdc.org
Service Corps of Retired Executives -
The SCORE Association is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth, and success of small businesses nationwide. Site includes links to local SCORE chapters, information on workshops, and client profiles.
http://www.score.org
Small Business Advancement National Center -
Offers information on topics such as family business, international business, legal issues, industry profiles, business marketing and planning, demographics, and more. Sponsored by the University of Central Arkansas.
http://www.sbaer.uca.edu
Small Business Association of New England -
The Smaller Business Association of New England is a nonprofit organization established in 1938 to promote and protect small businesses. Its 1200 member companies in six states range from sole-proprietorship service businesses and growing high technology firms to 500-employee manufacturing plants. SBANE’s programs and services address the shared interests and needs of its diverse membership. Site includes tips on e-commerce, change in the workplace, videoconferencing, customer service, and more.
http://www.sbane.org
Small Business Plan Guide -
Tons of information, resources, tutorials, tools and links collected by Robin Lasher, Director of Business Programs at Texas Wesleyan University.
http://www.smallbusinessplanguide.com
Software Association of New Hampshire -
Supporting the software and IT industry in New Hampshire http://www.swanh.org
Starting a Business -
A basic business plan outline from Howard University Small Business Development Center.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/opadhome/mtdpweb/busplano.htm
The Business Finance Authority -
The Business Finance Authority (BFA) was created in 1992 to foster economic development and create employment in New Hampshire. The BFA accomplishes these objectives by working with New Hampshire's banking, business, and economic development sectors to develop and implement programs which expand the availability of credit in the state. Site offers links to financing options available through BFA.
http://www.state.nh.us/bfa/bfa.htm
The Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network -
WREN encourages women and girls through an exchange of resources, the development of community, the opportunity to gain new skills and the achievement of economic independence. Site includes calendar of events, links to members, link to the WRENovation store. http://www.wrencommunity.org
US Census -
All the information on the US census you’d want to know. http://www.census.gov
US Internal Revenue Service -
Small Business and Self-Employed Community Website. Site offers on-line forms, tax law changes, tips for specific industries, and contact links
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/business/index.htm
US Small Business Administration -
Offering programs and services to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. http://www.sba.gov
US Small Business Administration -
The U.S. Small Business Administration, established in 1953, provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. With a portfolio of business loans, loan guarantees and disaster loans worth more than $45 billion, in addition to a venture capital portfolio of $13 billion, SBA is the nation's largest single financial backer of small businesses. Site includes a variety of links, information on starting and financing a business, and their many other programs.
http://www.sba.gov
Women’s Business Center -
The Women's Business Center is a collaborative organization designed to encourage and support women in all phases of enterprise development. We provide access to educational programs, financing alternatives, technical assistance, advocacy and a network of mentors, peer advisors and business and professional consultants. By encouraging women in their business ventures, WBC fosters economic development. Site offers a calendar of activities, resources & links, and membership information.
http://www.womenbiz.org
ZDNet -
Offers a variety of business resources and links.
http://www.Zdnet.com/smallbusiness
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