Information to help build your Small Business
Small Business & Entrepreneurship @ Webjunction
Through the Small Business Administration, US Department of Commerce, US Federal Trade Commission, US Department of Labor, and other government entities, people can learn how to form and grow a business, about regulations and laws that affect their business, and they can find tools to assist with marketing, demographic awareness, business plan development, business leads for import/export, counseling for solving problems they encounter, and for other supportive functions.
Small Business Series Podcasts from the Fairfeild Public Library
Small Business Administration - Find numerous resources, including information about SBA loans, on the SBA's website, from help with writing a business plan to important things to know when selling your business. Information about local services offered by the Chicago District Office may be found under the Local Resources tab.
SCORE - SCORE offers a wealth of how-to articles and online tutorials that offer advice to businesspeople at all stages of the business development process. Free in-person counseling and low-cost workshops are offered by the local chapter.
U.S. Census Bureau - Find demographic information, industry statistics, NAICS and SIC codes, and more through programs such as the Decennial Census, American Community Survey, and Economic Census.
Entrepreneur.com - From the publishers of Entrepreneur magazine, this site offers current news on franchising, startup, financing, etc. for the small business
Please note: The library will not add unsolicited recommendations for sites to add to our list.
Through the Small Business Administration, US Department of Commerce, US Federal Trade Commission, US Department of Labor, and other government entities, people can learn how to form and grow a business, about regulations and laws that affect their business, and they can find tools to assist with marketing, demographic awareness, business plan development, business leads for import/export, counseling for solving problems they encounter, and for other supportive functions.
Small Business Series Podcasts from the Fairfeild Public Library
Small Business Administration - Find numerous resources, including information about SBA loans, on the SBA's website, from help with writing a business plan to important things to know when selling your business. Information about local services offered by the Chicago District Office may be found under the Local Resources tab.
SCORE - SCORE offers a wealth of how-to articles and online tutorials that offer advice to businesspeople at all stages of the business development process. Free in-person counseling and low-cost workshops are offered by the local chapter.
U.S. Census Bureau - Find demographic information, industry statistics, NAICS and SIC codes, and more through programs such as the Decennial Census, American Community Survey, and Economic Census.
Entrepreneur.com - From the publishers of Entrepreneur magazine, this site offers current news on franchising, startup, financing, etc. for the small business
Please note: The library will not add unsolicited recommendations for sites to add to our list.
