See also Gale Virtual Reference Library—Business Plans Handbook Series and Venture Capital on the Business Finance page.
BEOnline+
The Library of Congress provides a rich set of links to resources of interest to the practice or study of entrepreneurship and small business. Title and Subject lists are provided.
Bplans.com
Offers samples of business plans, planning tools, and expert advice to help you start and run your business.
BPubs.com
The Business Publications Search Engine is a searchable directory of free online articles. Areas covered include economics, entrepreneurs, finance and accounting, human resources, industry publications, intellectual property, internet and e-commerce, management science, and small business.
Business.gov
Business.gov is the official business portal of the Federal government. It is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in a partnership with 21 other federal agencies. This partnership, known as Business Gateway, is a Presidential E-government initiative that provides a single access point to government services and information to help the nation's businesses with their operations.
CCH Business Owner's
Toolkit
CCH provides information on starting, financing, managing and marketing a small business. Contains downloadable checklists, model business plans, forms and other documents.
Since 1913, CCH has been a leading provider of business and legal information.
Crain's Detroit Business
Helpful information from small business start-up information to local business news and success stories.
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Encyclopedia of Small Business
This convenient and exhaustive print reference source is designed to provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. The Encyclopedia contains detailed articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business users, including financing; financial planning; business plan creation; market analysis; sales strategy; tax planning and more.
Entrepreneur.com
This site, designed for the entrepreneur or small business owner, contains tips on everything from starting a business to finding funds. Includes franchise and business opportunity databases, a blog and podcasts.
Franchise Handbook.com
"This is the most comprehensive and up to date database of franchises available." Includes a franchise directory, a link to franchise opportunities and articles on the topic.
Michigan Business Entity Search Engine
A searchable database of business names by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Provides business assistance to new and expanding Michigan companies (over 13,500 small businesses annually). Services include regulatory assistance, site development services, financial services, State license search, and information on workers' compensation. Also includes an excellent Guide to Starting a Business.
MoneyTree Report
This quarterly survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers studies venture capital investments throughout the United States. The data can be viewed by industry, geographical region, investment company and investee, or searched by keyword.
Morebusiness.com (By Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs)
Useful information includes how-to, interactive tools, weekly articles, and downloadable standard forms.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)—Greater Detroit Chapter
This local chapter has over 400 entrepreneurial women who share the same common goal - the growth and success of women in the Detroit Area Businesses.
Nolo: Starting a Business
Includes information on Evaluating Your Business Idea, Financing Your Business, Writing a Business Plan, Naming Your Business, Obtaining Licenses & Permits, and
Finding and Renting Space for Your Business.
Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Services
Oakland County is the number one county in the state for seven years running. The county provides information on financing, market research, community planning, etc.
Quicken.com Small Business
Quicken's Small Business Center provides tools to help you research licenses and permits, incorporate your business, write a business plan, and many useful links on how to run and grow a business.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Provides free email counseling (or in-person at chapter offices) and advice to those working to form and grow a small business.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Official site with information on government assistance, regulations and resources.
S.B.A. Women's Business Center
This is the official SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership site . Its mission is "to assist women achieve their dreams and improve their communities by helping them start and run successful businesses, regardless of social or financial disadvantage, race, ethnicity or business background.
The Office of Women's Business Ownership and the Online Women's Business Center are integral components of Entrepreneurial Development's network of training and counseling services."
Yahoo! Small Business
Yahoo has compiled a valuable selection of small business articles and resources. Products and solutions are fee-based.
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