Resources
Accounting and General Business Links:
MyCorporation (an Intuit Company) – Provides information to help you choose which business entity is best for your business and also provides resources to aid in incorporating your business.
SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business – Provides information, links and tips for writing a business plan and/or growing your business. Contact the Greater Phoenix SCORE at 602.745.7250.
StartUpNation – Source for Small Business Advice, Help Starting a Business, Entrepreneur Forum.
Make Mine A Million (M3) – A business community and resource center for women owned businesses.
VentureLine – Financial information, such as ratios and how to understand financial statements.
Inland Empire Small Business Development Center – Another great resource for anyone wanting to start a business.
Finance Virtual Library – A list of links to various accounting and finance related sites.
Kiplinger.com – Personal and business finance information and tips.
CNN Money – News resource on business, general financial issues and personal finance.
Hoover’s – Find business reports and statistics specifically by company. Although, you really need a paid subscription to get much value out of the site, the free version is a good place to get basic information and/or ideas.
U.S. Census – Use the FactFinder for details on demographic or geographic statistics for support of your target market when writing your business plan.
Financial Calculators – Good for estimating the value of your business.
The CPA Journal Online – Articles and resources about the accounting industry.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – A resource center for CPAs or those wanting to obtain their CPA certification.
Marketing and Strategy:
CEO Express – The site is a little busy, but provides news links to about any topic possible. It’s a business portal.
Entrepreneur Magazine online - A must visit website for anyone considering starting a new business or someone who is already an Entrepreneur.
Evan Carmichael – Resource for marketing and business success.
Chris Brogan – Social media expert.
Barefoot Executive – A resource for women who want to work from home.
Regulatory Bodies:
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – A resource for information about publicly traded companies and the SEC rules.
IRS for Business – The landing page for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding business issues. Includes information on business credits, starting a business, closing a business, tax forms and much more.
Small Business Association – The Small Business Planner section is a great starting place for an entrepreneur.
Department of Labor – A good resource for determining hourly or salary rates by job category.
OSHA – Information for small businesses to use to establish safe working conditions.
Equal Opportunity Commission – Information about EEOC laws and procedures.
Trusted Service Providers:
Dave Lindbeck Coaching and Consulting – Professional coaching & consulting for executives and small business owners.
MamaRed Speaks – Helps you igKnight passionately powerful possibilities!
Disc Of Light – Audio consulting, production, podcasting and blog services.
Eric Lofholm International – An international sales training expert.
Premier Business Services – General bookkeeping and human resource consulting.
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