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http://advertising.utexas.edu/world
This site contains a huge collection of links to advertising-related
sites on the Internet, compiled by the Department of Advertising at the
University of Texas. The links are arranged into over thirty subject areas
covering the world of advertising from Agencies, to Event Planning, to
Product Placement. Links are updated regularly.
America's Job Bank is a listing of available jobs filed
at the offices of state employment services nationwide. Employers
may also list available positions directly on the site. There is
no charge to list a job opening. America's Talent Bank consists of
job seekers' resumes employers can use to identify potential workers.
People in this databank tend to be highly skilled professionals.
Database of U.S. small businesses to buy or sell from
restaurants in California to auto shops in Florida. (See also Business
Resale Network, Businesses For Sale, Businesses For Sale US and GlobalBX
below.)
The Biz Resource site provides support and information
to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Based in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, Biz Resource provides a good starting point
by providing links to other business sites. Its weekly Biz Tip Updates
provide information in an easy to use format. It also has a chat
room called "Biz Chat" to chat with other business owners in realtime.
A service provided by Franchise and Entrepreneur
magazines, the Business Resale Network provides free access to thousands
of businesses for sale in the U.S. The user can search the network
by city, state, business category, and listing price. The web site
also provides information about franchising as well as the pros and cons
of buying an existing business versus starting one's own. (See also Businesses
for Sale and BizBuySell above, plus GlobalBX below.)
http://www.businessesforsale.com
Buy or sell a business. (See also Business
Resale Network and BizBuySell above plus Businesses For Sale US and
GlobalBX below.)
http://www.businessesforsaleus.com
Buy or sell a business. (See also Business
Resale Network, Businesses For Sale, and BizBuySell above plus GlobalBX
below.)
The Business Resource Center by Khera Communications,
Inc. uses technology to help organizations stay in touch with customers and
build business. Services include internet publishing, consulting, and space
leasing on the World Wide Web. It also provides information on building
a web site and the Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500. The site
provides a series of articles that focus on business planning, marketing,
and management. In addition, it has an active discussion forum and also
includes many links to other useful web sites.
CELCEE is an ERIC adjunct clearinghouse,
created in January 1996 as a joint project of the University of California,
Los Angeles and the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL), Ewing
Marion Kaufman Foundation. The CEL Clearinghouse on Entrepreneurship
Education (CELCEE) identifies sources of information on aspects of entrepreneurship
education at every level -- K-12, postsecondary, nonprofit organizations
and societies, commercial organizations, and small business development
centers. CELCEE collects, indexes, abstracts, and disseminates this information
in an attempt to make more accessible the rich array of materials related
to entrepreneurship education -- curriculum guides, training support,
reports on programs and projects, analyses and evaluations -- that now
are scattered throughout a diversity of educational entities, both public
and private and at all levels of education.
The U.S. Census Bureau web site is designed to
enable intuitive use of our Internet offerings. The Home Page is intended
to be visually appealing, concise, and quick-loading. It is designed so
users need not to be familiar with the Census Bureau's internal organizational
structure to effectively locate and use the resources our site has to
offer. It also is a good source for social, demographic, and economic
information.
http://www.uschamber.org/index.html
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest federation
representing an underlying membership of more than three million business
and organizations of every size, sector, and region. More than 96% of
the U.S. Chamber's members are small businesses with 100 or fewer employees
(71% of which have 10 or fewer employees). Yet virtually all of the nation's
largest companies are also active members of the U.S. Chamber.The U.S.
Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in helping businesses, especially
small businesses, succeed and prosper. We help the public understand the
central role that business plays in the national economy. This site
now refers to five others.
http://www.lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/
The U.S. Copyright Office provides copyright basics registration procedures, copyright law, and search capability.
http://www.courttv.com/legalhelp/business
This site is a useful repository of sample legal forms
and documents that a small business might require, such as confidentiality
agreements or work-for-hire contracts. You can also use it to find a
lawyer.
The Direct Marketing Association is the largest and oldest
organization dedicated solely to the evolving practice of direct marketing
and the issues facing it every day. By going online, the DMA has made
its pool of information and resources instantly accessible to DMA members
and non-members alike.
http://www/state.ia.us/government/ided/index.html
The Iowa Department of Economic Development hosts this
web site for anyone interested in establishing a business in the state
of Iowa. Each state has similar departments with their own web
sites.
Enter Web is a selective annotated meta-index and information clearinghouse which will lead you quickly to quality sources of information on small business, finance, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development, economics, etc. for developed and developing countries.
http://www.entrepreneurship.com/
The Entrepreneurship Centre is an initiative of the Ottawa
Economic Development Corporation and works to develop the Ottawa region
in Canada. Its web site has information valuable to an entrepreneur
in Canada or the U.S. on topics such as how to market a product/service,
using lawyers & accountants, where to look for financing, how to write
a business plan, and practical solutions for business problems.
EntreWorld delivers specific information for the entrepreneur
and the SOHO (small office/home office) businessperson. Fast and
topical information. Sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation.
eWeb is a site offered by the St. Louis University School
of Business. Its purpose is to provide one-stop support for people
interested in entrepreneurship education - faculty, students, and entrepreneurs.
It provides major lists and one of the largest free small bibliographies
on the internet as well as materials to use in teaching entrepreneurship.
It has a business planning section with sample business plans.
The Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership promotes
the growth of entrepreneurship in America. The Center's Entrepreneur
Training Institure sponsors education, training and research initiatives
targeted to the needs of adult entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship support
systems.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of
federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks
to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous,
efficient, and free of undue restrictions. The Commission also works to
enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or
practices that are unfair or deceptive. In general, the Commission's efforts
are directed toward stopping actions that threaten consumers' opportunities
to exercise informed choice. Finally, the Commission undertakes economic
analysis to support its law enforcement efforts and to contribute to the
policy deliberations of the Congress, the Executive Branch, other independent
agencies, and state and local governments when requested.
This library is a community resource to be shared and
contributed to by the public. The overall goal of the library is to provide
basic, how-to management information to managers -- particularly those
with very limited resources. Items in the library are relevant to both
for-profit and nonprofit organizations unless otherwise marked at the top
of the page containing the item.
http://www.hbsp.harvard.edu/hbsp/samples/index.asp
The mission of Harvard Business School Publishing is to
improve the practice of management and its impact on a changing world.
We collaborate to create products and services in the media that best
serve our customers: individuals and organizations who believe in the
power of ideas.
We will be distinguished by our general management
perspective, our access to ideas, authors, and companies and by the integrity,
quality, and relevance of what we produce.
Home Office Mall seeks out, test, and provide access to
Innovative, Cutting-Edge PRODUCTS and SERVICES, offering Logic, Common
Sense, and Economic Advantage to BUSINESS and INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
and TELECOMMUTERS.
Latest addition to Information Center for Entrepreneurship
(ICE) web site. Searchable collection of links to more than 600
web sites dealing with entrepreneurship and related topics.
Iowa Small Business Development Center has undergone major
redesign to create the newly revised Iowa Business Network, becoming
part of this much larger and more comprehensive network of resources for
small businesses in Iowa.
http://www.irs.gov/bus_info/sm_bus/
The IRS provides tax information as well as free CD-ROM resource guide available for small businesses.
internet.com, the E-Business and Internet Technology Network
is a leading provider of global real-time news and information resources
for Internet industry and Internet technology professionals, Web developers
and experienced Internet users. internet.com operates a network of 102
Web sites, 75 E-mail newsletters, 102 online discussion forums and 75 moderated
E-mail discussion lists with over two million unique visitors that generate
more than 110 million page views monthly.
The Iowa Small Business Development Center in partnership
with MidAmerican Energy Company hosts this web site as a resource for
small and medium sized businesses in the U.S. Midwest. The web site
provides a lot of the services available at SBDC offices, including information
on management, marketing, and financial issues. The web site includes
employee personality profile evaluations and worksheets for people interested
in starting a business as well as access to "Iowa Employer's Guide,"
a human resources management tool. The site also publishes selected
works by Iowa business scholars.
A joint development of the Iowa Business Council
and the Iowa Chamber Alliance. The Iowa Entrepreneur Network (IEN)
provides Iowa entrepreneurs and investors a virtual community of entrepreneurial
expertise. The site contains "Best Practices" references and
links to state and nationwide web sites dealing with starting and managing
a new business.
Iowa Secretary of State's online business center provides
central information center for obtaining necessary forms, performing
searches, or learning the basics of starting and maintaining a business
in Iowa.
The Life Advice program of Met Life offers information
resources for consumers to better manage the major events that may take
place over their lifetime. This area, as well as any recommended reading,
reference materials, or links mentioned, is for general informational
purposes only and pertain only to the United States. It is intended as
a public service and is not a substitute for obtaining professional advice
from a qualified person, firm or corporation. Consult the appropriate professional
advisor for complete and up-to-the-minute information.
LinkExchange bills itself as the Web's largest advertising
network. If you'd like to increase your web site's exposure, LinkExchange
is a great way to advertise yourself through banner ads without spending
a cent. It also tells how to build a web site.
Lookup USA is a FREE service from American Business Information,
Inc. Now you can find any business in the U.S. and order an in-depth
Business Profile online. Its Business Profiles include the company name,
address and phone number, name of the owner or top decision-maker, number
of employees, estimated annual sales, credit rating score, and primary
and secondary lines of business. It has even more detailed information
for many larger companies, including the names of top executives and directors,
corporate linkages, stock exchange, and ticker symbol. Each profile
costs $3.00!
NEBS bills itself as the leading supplier of printed products
to small businesses. NEBS custom and standard forms, stationery, software
and promotional materials help a small business person manage and promote
the business more effectively. It also provides a section of resources
for small business, which includes how to write a business plan. Warning:
this site is sticky.
In 1996, from a generous donation from John Pappajohn, separate Centers for Entrepreneurship were established at Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, Drake University, the University of Iowa, and Northern Iowa Community College. Each of these centers is actively working to support the development of new entrepreneurial ventures as well as entrepreneurship education in various types of programs and offerings. As a result, these centers can be valuable information resources for new entrepreneurs. Each center's web page provides information about its own particular activities.
*Iowa State University
http://www.isupjcenter.org
*University of Iowa
*University of Northern Iowa
http://www.cba.uni.edu/jpec/
*Northern Iowa Community College
http://www.niacc.cc.ia.us/progserv/pajonhom.html
http://www.smallbizpartners.com
Sponsored by Pacific Bell, Bank of America, and California
Small Business Association, among others, this web site offers resources
and workshops to help entrepreneurs. It also has links other useful
web sites. Articles from its magazine, Small Business Success,
can be accessed from this site.
Has payment plans for both small and large businesses
but better suited to high-volume operations.
PayPal has credit card services so your buyers will be
able to pay for merchandise directly from your online store.
Small Business 2000
Small Business 2000 is a weekly program on public television.
Its webpage provides useful information to entrepreneurs and would-be
entrepreneurs from forming an initial idea to getting financing.
WArning: this stie is sticky.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was
created by Congress in 1953 to help America's entrepreneurs form successful
small enterprises. Today, SBA's program offices in every state offer
financing, training and advocacy for small firms. These programs are delivered
by SBA offices in every state, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands
and Puerto Rico. In addition, the SBA works with thousands of lending,
educational and training institutions nationwide.
The Small Business Advancement Center is located at the
University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas and has a lot of useful
information for new and experienced entrepreneurs. Click on the
button at the bottom of the SBANC's home page to use its search engine
to find a specific small business topic you're interested in learning more
about. It has a library of worthwhile articles that can be downloaded.
It also has a set of internet links with important small business and
entrepreneurship contacts such as the U.S. House of Representatives and
Senate, International Council for Small Business, and Small Business
Institutes. You can subscribe to its listserver
to have weekly e-mail updates sent automatically to you.
The Small Business Advisor is a web site managed by the
staff at Information International. The staff has over 40 years
of combined Federal Government service much of which was in the procurement
area. The staff also has considerable experience in high technology
product development and technical management. The Advisor provides valuable
on-line info for the entrepreneur and new business owner.
Each state has a Small Business Development Center
with branch offices located throughout the state. This is the web
site for the SBDC in Iowa. It provides information useful to anyone
thinking of starting a business. One of the SBDC's services is
counseling people interested in starting a new business, guiding them
in developing a business plan, and helping them get an SBA loan.
Warning: this site is sticky.
http://www.sba.gov/gopher/Local-Information/Small-Business-Development-Centers/
This web site provides a complete listing of all the U.S.
Small Business Development Centers for every state in the union.
Phone numbers and key contact people are included.
http://www.americanexpress.com/smallbusiness/
The Small Business Exchange by American Express is a place
to find information, resources, and customers for the small business.
You'll find: Online Classifieds, Expert Advice, American Express Products
and Services, Business Network Directory, Business Planning and Resources.
You can even apply for the American Express card online.
Small Business Focus is a search engine which focuses
exclusively on web sites for entrepreneurs.
The Small Business Know-How Resource offers guides, tips,
and new ideas to help people succeed in their business. It features
the Entrepreneur test, an interactive quiz that help people assess their
entrepreneurial traits. Other topic areas include: Can You Make Money
With Your Business Idea? How to Lead Your Employees to Top Performance.
Developing a Profit Plan for Your Business. Secrets to help You Successfully
Manage Your Business.
http://www.webcom.com/seaquest/sbrc
The Small Business Resource Center is a compilation
of useful information for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This
site has been acknowledged by Business News and Interactive Week, among
others, and has helped numerous entrepreneurs on their paths to success.
The Small Business Resource Center is a collection of reports, hypertext
links and an illustrated catalog containing books and tapes of interest
to current and prospective business owners.
The Iowa Department of Economic Development hosts this
web site in order to provide useful information to people wanting to
start businesses in Iowa.
The Smart Business Supersite (SBS) was designed
to be the most comprehensive source of high-quality, "how-to" business
information on the 'Net. SBS strives to have the largest possible
collection of business information under one cyber roof. Thousands of
articles. Hundreds of detailed profiles. Special services. Ongoing events.
Vendors for every possible business service. Registration is free.
Offers advice on everything from marketing strategy to
employee management. Includes articles about finance, the law,
and e-commerce.
http://www.nasire.org/statesearch/
StateSearch is a service of the National Association of
State Information Resource Executives and is designed to serve as a topical
United States clearinghouse to state government information on the Internet.
Of particular interest to entrepreneurs are StateSearch's links to the
Economic and Development offices in each state.
Switchboard is an Internet address book, and has received
numerous industry accolades and awards. Users have made Switchboard
one of the 50 most popular net destinations, and one of the web’s most
active sites. Switchboard has recently been selected as the directory
of choice for nearly 7 million AOL and Digital City members.
Winstar Communications offers articles that deal with
business issues, but it covers several unusual subjects—such as environmental
services, architecture, real estate, and biotechnology.
Youth entrepreneurship by the Institute for Entrepreneurship
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
USASBE is an eclectic group of government officials, directors
of small business development centers, and academics in fields like finance,
marketing, management, and economics united by their common interest
in entrepreneurship and small business. As leaders in their fields,
they are making an impact on government policy and on the development of
small business and entrepreneurship.
Sponsored by the U.S. Federal Government, this site supplies
one-stop access to federal agencies that regulate and assist business.
This allows entrepreneurs access to a wide range of information and services
that the federal government provides to business. The service
permits business owners to obtain guides and forms for complying with
regulations or applying for government-backed loans. The site
offers economic reports and advice about starting a company.
The U.S. Commerce Department has links to several business
and related web sites. Its Business and Trade Web Sites page contains
links to the Bureau of Export Administration, Economic Development Administration,
International Trade Administration, Minority Business Development Agency,
National Telecommunications & Information Administration, Patent
& Trademark Office, and STAT-USA.
http://thorplus.lib.purdue.edu/reference/index.html
Purdue University's online reference library is an appropriate
first stop for anyone seeking Net-based phone directories, including
the AT&T Toll Free 800 Directory. The Virtual Reference Desk
also has links to government databases, online dictionaries, and travel
services.
Virtual University for Small & Medium-sized Enterprises
The Virtual University for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
offers online training for building a website and an online business
via the internet. Warning: this site is sticky.
Working Solo Online is a one-stop source on the Internet
for business information for independent entrepreneurs. It offers
news, marketing tips, legal and tax information, business resources, hot
links to cool sites, and other valuable information for solo professionals.
Free discussion lists/community for each major metro area
including five international lists.
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