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Starting a Business

Small Business Ideas

Alphabetical List of Business Possibilities Natural Resources and Mining Industry Financial Activities Industry Education and Health Services Industry Professional and Business Services Industry Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Utilities Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Industry Information Industry Leisure and Hospitality Industry Wholesale and Retail Trade Industry Manufacturing Industry Sports Recreation Guide Services as a Business Bed and Breakfast Inns Dance Studio as a Business Sports and Recreation Instruction as a Business Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers Contracts and Policies for a Child Daycare Center Sports Training The Business of Being an Actor Recreational Sports Teams and Clubs as a Business Setting Rates and Fees for a Child Daycare Center Licensing The Business of Being a Writer Starting and Running a Web Design Business Daily Schedule Travel Tour Operation as a Business Operating a Cleaning Service as a Business Operating a Day Care Business Sports Tour Operations as a Business Tips for Buyers Real Estate as a Small Business Financial Planner Professional Resources Tips for Sellers Financial Planning Education Resources Auction Rules Industries - Overview Payment Options Nursery / Greenhouse Business Types of Fraud Financial Planner Certifications Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers as a Small Business Water Transportation Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Truck Transportation Book Publishing Business Don't Let Weak Housing Market Drive You to Abandon Your Real Estate Career Starting and Operating a Financial Planning Business Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation Other Services Industry Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge - Seeks America's Next Great Invention Idea Government Industry Pipeline Transportation Warehousing and Storage Air Transportation Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Rail Transportation Couriers and Messengers Support Activities for Transportation Social Assistance Ambulatory Health Care Services Postal Service Administrative and Support Services Nonstore Retailers Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores Health Care and Social Assistance Industry Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Hospitals Waste Management and Remediation Services General Merchandise Stores Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores Manufacturing Gasoline Stations Construction Industry Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Electronics and Appliance Stores Health and Personal Care Stores Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Food and Beverage Stores Miscellaneous Store Retailers Administration of Economic Programs Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Administration of Environmental Quality Programs Monetary Authorities - Central Bank Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles Public Administration Industry National Security and International Affairs Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development Broadcasting (except Internet) Space Research and Technology Telecommunications Administration of Human Resource Programs Internet Publishing and Broadcasting Management of Companies and Enterprises Crop Production

Business Planning

What You Can Learn from the U.S. Census Business Plans That Work: 7 Tips You Need to Know 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Small Business Business Plan Presentation Description of Business Appendix 3: Information Resources Marketing Plan Template Marketing Tricks, Tips, and Traps Price/Quality Matrix Business Plan Resources Advertising and Public Relations Management Financial Management Planning Startup Financial Management Income Projection Statement Monthly Cash Flow Projection Appendix 2: Financial Statements The Marketing Plan Appendix 1: Marketing Making a Balance Sheet Pricing Business Plans - Organization and Management Business Plans - Funding Request Business Plans - Service or Product Line The Planning Process Business Plans - Appendix Sample Business Plans Business Plans - Market Analysis Business Plans - Company Description Business Plan Competition Competition Business Plans - Financials Business Plans - The Executive Summary Marketing Plan Setting Personal Goals Business Planning Resources Personal Financial Planning Business Plan Mistakes Business Plans - Marketing and Sales Strategies Marketing Plan Components Office/Space Planning Legal Plan Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Plan Outline Mission, Values, Vision Marketing Plan: Marketing Objectives and Strategies Marketing Plan: Current Situation Human Resources Planning Business Plans Operations/Production Planning Design Your Plan to Fit Your Business Business Plan Maintenance Marketing Plan: The Executive Summary Strategic Planning: Not Just for Big Business Competitive Analysis Management Planning Competitive Analysis Example Marketing Plan Outline Business/Industry Information Marketing Plan: Action Plan Internet Information Resources Market Planning Examples Marketing Plan: Competitor and Issues Analysis Local Information Resources Global Information Resources General Reference Information Marketing Plan: Competitor Analysis Marketing Plan: Issues Analysis Marketing Plan Sample

Running Your Own Business

Small Business Ideas: Accounting Firm 4 Low-Cost Small Business Ideas Government Contract Inspection and Testing Government Contract Negotiation Government Contract Payments Federal Contracting Opportunities Government Contract Termination for Default Intrapreneurship Government Contracting Special Recommendations and Advice Entrepreneurial Issues Frequently Asked Question About Government Contracting Specific Government Contract Administration Matters Sealed Bidding Government Subcontracting Opportunities Government Contract Changes Government Contractor Responsibilities Government Contract Termination for Convenience Consolidated Purchasing Programs Government Contract Specifications Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Contract Proposals Federal Supply Classes Contract Proposals - Unsuccessful Bids Finding Federal Contracting Opportunities How the Government Buys Government Contract Procurement - Negotiating & Establishing Goals Government Contract Procurement Goaling Statutory Requirements Government Contract Procurement Goaling Government Contract Procurement Individual Goaling Categories Government Contract Procurement Goaling - Calculation of Achievements Government Contracting - Identify Your Business Government Contract Procurement Goaling Process Human Resources Issues in Intrapreneurship The Evolution of the Professional Entrepreneur Business Models Historical Issues in Entrepreneurship The Challenges for Entrepreneurship Today How to Decide Whether to Be an Entrepreneur What Is an Entrepreneur? Personal SWOT Analysis Government Contracting Methods Creativity State Contracting Opportunities Choosing the Right Business The Intrapreneur The Intrapreneurial Organization Government Contracting History of Intrapreneurship An Academic Perspective on What an Entrepreneur Is

Selecting a Franchise Franchises Shopping at a Franchise Exposition Investigating Franchise Offerings Before Selecting a Franchise System

Starting/Buying a Business

Starting a Small Business while Unemployed Starting a Nonprofit Business: Requirements Starting a Nonprofit Business: Overview Starting a Green Business Important Tools for Starting a Web Business Entrepreneurism During a Recession Buying a Business vs. Starting One: Pros and Cons Best States for Starting a Small Business Setting Up Business Operations Business Opportunity Scams How to Find a Good Multilevel Marketing Business Due Diligence Sales Agreement Closing Checklist Questions to Ask Before Investing in Multi-Level Marketing Opportunities Research Opening Your Doors for Business How to Decide If Network Marketing Is Right for You How to Name Your Business Multi-Level Marketing Industry Watchdogs The Truth Behind the Claims in Multilevel Marketing (MLM) Are There Really an Endless Group of Recruits Available? Components of a Typical Franchise System Do MLMs Really Have a Higher Quality Product That Can Be Sold at a Lower Price than Comparable Items? Is MLM Really the Wave of the Future? Is Network Marketing Really a Way to Make Tons of Money? Public Libraries Multilevel Marketing (MLM) Business Incubation Setting Up Financial and Recordkeeping Systems Can You Really Make Money From an MLM While You Sleep? Choosing Your Business Name Is It Really Easy to Sell to Your Friends and Family? Multi-Level Marketing Resources Buying a Business The Legality of Multilevel Marketing (MLM) Startup Checklist Additional Sources of Information How to Choose a Logo for Your Business

Marketing Your Business

Marketing Strategy

How to Get More Clients with a Website Benefits of Starting a Business Blog 5 Twitter Marketing Ideas How to Get More Followers on Twitter How to Use Twitter for Business Using YouTube to Promote Your Small Business Using Social Networking to Promote Your Business Tips to Improve Customer Loyalty Social Networking Etiquette Networking Ettiquette: How to Network at a Friend's Party 5 Effective Internet Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses Marketing Promotion Ideas for Small Businesses Look Professional: Why a Business Card Is Vital How to Make Your Small Business Look More Professional How to Drive More Traffic to Your Website Greenwashing: 5 Traps to Avoid with Green Marketing Customer Relationship Management Tools Creating a Winning Email Marketing Strategy Business Etiquette Choosing the Best Social Networking Websites for Your Business Communications Plan Template On Target: The Book on Marketing Plans Marketing Plan Template Sponsorship Proposal Guide Producing Publications Books Managing Mailing Expenses Directories and Guides Cartoon Booklets Reports Competitive Advantage The Right Price for Your Product or Service Secondary Market Research Market Research: Customer Characteristics Design Research Instruments Select Research Types, Methods and Techniques Marketing Ideas Company Image and Positioning The Importance of a Company Image Internet Research Creating a Company Image How Mail Order Catalogs can Give Your Business a Big Lift Market Research: Benefits Define Marketing Problems and Opportunities Set Objectives, Budget and Timetables What You Can Learn from Market Research Qualitative Market Research Step Seven: Present and Use Marketing Research Findings Collect Data Types of Market Research Market Research: Primary and Secondary Group Descriptions Organize and Analyze Data Marketing Distribution Process Quantitative Market Research Primary Market Research The Market Research Process Sample Revenue Planning Worksheet for Consultants Marketing Ideas Related to Customer Service and Customer Relations Discounts Marketing Ideas Related to Your Target Market Marketing Ideas Related to Pricing and Payment Is Your Business Ready for a Website? Marketing Ideas Related to Special Events and Outreach General Marketing Ideas Cost-Based Pricing Value-Based Pricing Calculating Break-Even Revenue The Starting Point: Calculating Break-Even Marketing Ideas Related to Product Development Marketing Ideas Related to Marketing Communications Marketing Ideas Related to Education, Resources, and Information Calculating Break-Even Units Planning Your Business Website Making Your Website a Success Market Research What You Need to Build a Website The Need to Clearly Define Objectives Before Building a Website What Does a Successful Website Look Like? Marketing to the Government Marketing Communications Doing Business on the World Wide Web Could Your Website Actually Be Harming Your Business? Questions for Your Web Developer Tracking Your Results Meeting Customer Needs Measuring the Success of Your Website Planning the Cost of a Website Marketing on a Limited Budget The Need for a Business Plan and a Marketing Plan Before You Build a Website Relationship Marketing Promotion Plan Pricing a Product or Service Pricing a Product Pricing a Service Target Market Product

Advertising & PR

Newsletters Newsletters, Articles, and Books America's Ugliest Logo Choosing a Designer, Writer, Printer or Publisher Magazines and Trade Journal Articles Radio Public Service Announcements Business Clip Art Company Image and Marketing Communications Press Releases Direct Mail Promoting Your Website The Advertising Process Fact Sheet in a Press Release The Message in a Press Release Photos and Photo Captions in a Press Release Guidelines for Writing and Formatting Press Releases Sample Press Release The Length of a Press Release Lead Time in a Press Release Advertising Marketing Brochures and Flyers Anatomy of a Successful Ad Business Image Format of a Press Release Standards in a Press Release Marketing Ideas Related to Public Relations Marketing Ideas Related to Networking and Word-of-mouth Marketing Ideas Related to Advertising Cable Television as an Advertising Medium Outdoor/Billboard as an Advertising Medium Magazine as an Advertising Medium Radio as an Advertising Medium Broadcast Television as an Advertising Medium Transit as an Advertising Medium Newspaper as an Advertising Medium How Advertising Differs From Public Relations How Public Relations Differs From Advertising Public Speaking and Conferences Internet as an Advertising Medium Television Public Service Announcements Effective Online Marketing Public Service Announcements Press Kit Marketing on the Internet Direct Mail as an Advertising Medium Six Essentials of a Successful Ad Program Internet Marketing Step-by-Step Plan for Planning and Creating an Effective Media Campaign Advertising Pitfalls The Right Medium For Your Advertising How to Create an Effective Yellow Pages Ad What's In an Ad? Preparing For TV & Radio Interviews Getting Your Company Mentioned In Publications Media Campaign Advertising Myths Seven Steps to Getting Known - Guerrilla Public Relations Developing Your Company Image Public Relations Promoting Your Business Setting Advertising Goals

Sales Forecast Template Monthly Sales Reporting Template Sales Plan Template The Difference Between Sales and Marketing The Sales Process Customer Service Marketing Ideas Related to Sales Think Like a Buyer Place (Sales and Distribution) Gathering Prospect Information Gatekeepers Handling Objections Evaluate Your Telephone Voice Closing the Sale Finding Qualified Prospects The Initial Sales Contact The Sales Presentation The Telephone Sales Presentation Prospecting Follow-up and Service After the Sale Prospecting and Qualifying by Phone Telephone Skills Pointers for Successful Telemarketing Telemarketing The Advantages and Disadvanteges of Telemarketing

Managing Your Business

Management Principles

Taking Your Business to the Next Level, Part 2: Location and Expansion Taking Your Business to the Next Level, Part 1: Focus on Product Greening Your Business Small Business Scams Part 2: Identity Theft & Tax Scams Small Business Scams Part 1: Marketing & Financing Scams Surviving in an Economic Downturn Statement of Work Template Project Management Training Material Project Risk Management Plan Project Management Process Six Sigma Template Service Level Requirements Template Financial Management Leadership Tax Resources Management Organizing Your Office by Task How to Set Your Priorities How to Organize Meetings Time Management Organization Charts Workers' Compensation Insurance Business Interruption Insurance Other Types of Health-related Insurance Where to Find More Information Checklist: What's Most Important to You? Surety Bonds Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Choosing Health Insurance Fee For Service Plans Which Type of Health Insurance Is Right for You? Worksheet: What Is Your Best Buy? Understanding Health Insurance Terms Controlling a Small Business Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Self Insurance Key Employee Insurance Choosing an Insurance Agent Determining Your Insurance Needs Liability Insurance Employment Practices Liability Insurance Unemployment Insurance Developing Your Company's Ethics Policy Conflicts in Meetings Conflicts in Negotiations Business Ethics Legal Resources Marketing Organizing a Small Business Conflicts in Interpersonal Relationships How to Set Up a Strategic Alliance Trusts Merging Wisely Exit Checklist The Financial Aspects of Succession Planning Buy-Sell Agreements Why Merge? Profitable Growth Choosing Your Successor The Power of Small Ideas: Why Small Ideas Outperform the Big, Dramatic Ones Poetry About Business Board of Directors Leadership Traits Gifting Frequently Asked Questions about Economic Injury Disaster Loans Physical Disaster Business Loans Frequently Asked Questions about Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans Conflict Resolution Exit Strategies Home and Personal Property Disaster Loans How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loan Assistance after a Declared Disaster Succession Planning Other Disaster Resources Disaster Management Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program What Buffet Looks For In a Company Frequently Asked Questions about Physical Disaster Business Loans Economic Injury Disaster Loans For Small Businesses Frequently Asked Questions about SBA Disaster Loans Preparing for Disaster Keys to Success in Small Business Crisis Management Unfair Business Practices Professional Gifts Insurance Strategic Alliances Production Human Resources Management

Human Resources

Employee Discipline Form Improve Your Employee Retention Rate Employee Incentive Programs on a Small Business Budget Tips on Termination of an Employment Contract Sample Employment Contract Reasons to Consider HR Outsourcing Maintaining Proper Employee Files Improving Employee Productivitiy How To Conduct an Employee Peformance Review Handling Employee Grievances Employee Recruitment Tips What Obama's Health Care Bill Means for Small Businesses Informatica Interview Questions Job Application Form General Manager Job Description Employee Handbook Template Information Technology Security Policy Affirmative Action Charge Investigation Violation Preventing Retaliation Consequences of a Violation EEO Reports When Can a Charge of Discrimination be Filed Recordkeeping Employee Termination: Outline of the Process Employee Termination: Employee Reactions Employee Termination: Exit Interviews Employee Termination: Informing Other Employees Employee Termination: Preparation for a Termination Hiring Issues Determination of Whether the EEO Laws Apply to Your Business Charge Notification Laws the EEOC Enforces and How They Apply to Small Businesses Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act Employee Termination: Employee Questions Who May File a Charge of Discrimination with the EEOC Employee Compensation Resolving a Charge of Discrimination Fair Employment Practices Agencies What Happens If Charge is Dismissed by the EEOC Immigration Reform and Control Act Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Termination: Things to Consider Employee Termination: Definitions Americans with Disabilities Act Interviewing Guidelines Job Security Corporate Ethics People are Different Recognition OnPoint Consulting's 2006 Business Execution Round-up: Seven Companies to Learn from as You Reflect on the Year Gone By The Immediate Manager Pay Systems Contingency Theory Routine Work Competition vs. Teamwork Thin-Skinned Employees Employee Goals and Motivation Traditional Management Principles Resistance to Change Morale and Performance Senior Management and Worker Compensation Loyalty Job Descriptions General Interview Guidelines Interviewing Guidelines Preparing for the Interview Off-limits Topics in an Interview Starting a Safety and Health Management System Employee Benefits Employee Work Hours Electrical Checklist Looking and Acting Professionally During the Interview Treat All Candidates Fairly Tire Inflation Checklist Collecting Pertinent Information During the Interview Materials Handling Checklist Facilitating Open Communication Minimum Human Resource Policies Employee Health and Safety Be Courteous and Respectful Employee Termination Self Inspection Entering Confined Spaces Checklist Hand Tools and Equipment Checklist Hazardous Substances Communication Checklist Medical Services and First Aid Checklist Power-Actuated Tools Checklist Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Environmental Controls Checklist Elevated Surfaces Checklist Industrial Trucks - Forklifts Checklist -Stairs and Stairways Checklist Walkways Checklist Management Commitment and Employee Involvement Employer Posting Checklist Hoist and Auxiliary Equipment Checklist Safety and Health Program Checklist Flammable and Combustible Materials Checklist Compressed Gas Cylinders Checklist

Business Partnership Agreement Independent Contractor Business Licensing Rules Sample Nondisclosure Agreement Protecting Your Trade Secrets The Obama Jobs Bill and Your Small Business Nondisclosure Agreements Immigration and Nationality Act How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Partnership Agreement Template Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement Website Standard Terms and Conditions Template LLC Operating Agreement LLC Operating Agreement for Member-Managed Limited Liability Company Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement Sample Letter of Intent to Purchase a Business Sample Letter of Intent to Purchase Property Independent Contractor Agreement Employee Confidentiality Agreement Memorandum of Understanding Template Board of Advisor Agreement Limited Partnership Agreement Consulting Agreement Event Planner Contract Operating Agreement for Single Member LLC Legal Costs Illegal Business Practices Social Security Mergers Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Legal Form of a Small Business Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) Price Discrimination Labor Laws Governing Employers Keeping Markets Competitive Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Frequently Asked Questions Title VII Civil Rights Act Medicare Selecting a Lawyer Model Letter for Notification of Identity Theft Notifying Individuals of Identity Theft How to Form a Business Partnership Corporations Guide to Antitrust Laws Sample Partnership Agreement Warranties How to Form a Sole Proprietorship Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Legal Issues Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Trademarks Occupational Safety & Health Administration Act (OSHA) Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks Older Worker Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) Pregnancy Discrimination Act Notifying Law Enforcement of Identity Theft Fair Labor Standards Act Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) How to Form a Corporation Equal Pay Act (EPA) How to Form a Limited Liability Company Notifying Affected Businesses of Identity Theft Partnerships Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) Licenses and Permits Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) Corporate Action Contracts Handling Creditors' Claims Warranties: Use Headings Warranties: Testing Your Warranty to Make Sure Your Customers Understand It Information Compromise and the Risk of Identity Theft Warranties: How to Write Simply Intellectual Property Warranties: Titling Written Warranties as "Full" or "Limited" Warranties: Writing Readable Warranties Warranties: Writing Clearly and Simply Warranties: Sample Complaint Letter Warranties: How to Write Clearly The Legal Requirements for Starting a Business Warranties: Making Warranties Available Prior to Sale Distribution of Remaining Assets Notification to Creditors Sole Proprietorships Warranties: Titling a Written Warranty "Full" or "Limited" Warranties: Understanding the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Warranties: Examples of Full Warranties, Limited Warranties, and Multiple Warranties Warranties: Preventing Problems Warranties: Advertising Warranties Dissolving a Corporation Filing with the State Warranties: Resolving Disputes Patents Warranties: Offering Service Contracts U.S. Department of Labor Definition of a Trade Secret Copyrights Warranties: Stating Terms and Conditions of Your Written Warranty Warranties: Making Your Warranty Visually Clear and Attractive

Work-Life Balance

Business Poetry The Lighter Side of Small Business The Poetry of Business

Offices, Software & Equipment

Using Google Checkout for Your Small Business Tips for Purchasing a Point of Sale System Implementing a Point of Sale System Choosing the Best Point of Sale System Vendor Point of Sale System Costs Point of Sale System Benefits POS System Basics: Point of Sale Software and Hardware Choosing the Best POS System for Your Business Final Summary: What to Take Away from This Business Phone Guide Choosing a Vendor for Your Business Phone System Business Phone System Prices Important Things to Know about VoIP Phone Systems The 4 Main Business Phone Systems How to Determine Your Business' Phone System Needs Business Phone System Terms: Learn the Lingo How to Choose the Best Business Phone System Point of Sale System Buyer's Guide Accept Payments on the Go With Mobile Card Readers Signs: What Are Some of the Alternative Payment Methods for Signs? Signs: Copyrights Signs: Trademarks and Service Marks Signs: Questionnaire for a Sign Company Signs: What Legal Rights Do I Have as a Sign Owner? Signs: Working with a Sign Company Signs: Frequently Asked Questions Signs: How Can I Determine Whether My Current Sign is Effective? Signs: Permit Application Requirements and Review Procedures Signs: Freestanding Signs Signs: Glossary of Terminology Signs: Are Business Signs Expensive? Signs: Treatment of Nonconforming Signs Signs: Should I Buy or Lease a Sign? Signs: Government Regulations & Codes Signs: Regulation of the Size, Number, and Location Signs: How do I Choose a Sign Company? Zoning Equipping Your Business The Cost of Leasing Office Space Legal Terminology in Leasing Office Space Signs: What Are Some of the Legal Issues with Business Signs that I Should Know? Signs: Patents Signs: Electronic Message Centers (EMCs) Signs: Interior Signs Signs: How Will My Business Sign be Regulated? Signs: Types Signs: Why Do I Need a Sign for my Business? Signs: Building Mounted Signs Signs: Do I Need a Lighted Sign? How to Lease Space for Your Business Office Leasing Basics Signs: What is the Most Effective Sign for my Business? Choosing a Business Location Signs: What Should My Signs Say? Signs: Lighting and Illumination Signs: Provision for a Variance Signs: How Do I Effectively Brand my Business Location? How to Choose Equipment for Your Business Signs: What do I need to know about Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks? Signs for Your Business Equipment Leasing Freedom of Choice: Giving Growing Companies a Choice in Software Deployment How to Design Your Home Office The Right Office for Your Business Leasing Office Space Maintaining Your Equipment Property Insurance Office Space, Equipment, and Supplies

Business Finances

Small Business Grants for Minorities Venture Capital Demystified Small Business Grants for Women Top Small Business Grants from State Governments Securing Startup Loans SBA Loans: Recovery Act Loan Programs Private Placement Memorandums 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Business How to Use Creative Financing to Fund Your Business How to Get a Business Credit Card How to Choose a Business Broker Getting Working Capital Loans Getting a Business Loan with Bad Credit Best Sources for Business Micro Loans Small Business Loans Promissory Note Template Outline of How to Apply for Federal Grants Writing the Grant Proposal Grants Initial Public Offerings How to Find Financing For Your Business Selling a Business Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) Small Business and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Startup Financing How to Seek SBIC Financing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Exemptions Financial Arrangements to Help with Cash Flow How to Prepare a Loan Application SEC Disclosures Required for Public Companies How to Attract Venture Capital Financing Basics State Small Company Offering Registration (SCOR) Offices Business Plan for a Loan Proposal Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(A) Loan Guaranty Program Venture Capital Glossary Small Company Offering Registration (SCOR) Venture Capital Do's and Don'ts Venture Capital Investor Financing for a Small Business Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans SEC Registration Statements The Proposal Budget: Planning the Budget Finding an Angel Introduction: Presenting a Credible Applicant or Organization U.S. Government Grant Resources Federal and State Technology Partnership Program -- FAST Grants U.S. Government Grants Sample Grant Proposals Developing a Grant Proposal Angel Investors Project Objectives: Goals and Desired Outcome Short of Cash? Barter! The Grant Proposal Summary: Outline of Project Goals The Problem Statement: Stating the Purpose at Hand Evaluation: Product and Process Analysis Future Funding: Long-Term Project Planning New Market Venture Capital Grants State Grant Resources Program Methods and Program Design: A Plan of Action Equity Financing How Banks Evaluate Loan Requests Loan Approval Criteria Some Common Valuation Methods The SBA 7(A) Loan Guaranty Program - Ineligibility Going Public The SBA 7(A) Loan Guaranty Program - Eligibility Business Valuation Ten Tips for Appealing to Angel Investors Basis for Venture Capital Decisions

Independent Contractor Tax Tips Obama's Health Care Tax Credit for Small Businesses Home Office Small Business Tax Deductions IRS Business Tax Audit Secrets Employer Identification Number (EIN) Tax Software Options for Filing May Tax Tips IRS Assistance September Tax Tips June Tax Tips October Tax Tips February Tax Tips January Tax Tips How Long Will it Take to Get an EIN? Other Services Available from the IRS Tax Deductible Business Expenses How to Apply for a U.S. Employer Identification Number (EIN) U.S. Federal Tax Information End-of-Year Tax Planning Do You Need a New EIN? Organizing for Tax Management December Tax Tips July Tax Tips August Tax Tips April Tax Tips March Tax Tips The Most Popular IRS Small Business Forms and Publications November Tax Tips IRS Tax Dates for Small Businesses and Self-Employed Audit Techniques Guides by Industry Do You Need an EIN?

Sample Late Payment Notice Service Invoice Template Free Sample Invoice Template Profit and Loss Spreadsheet: 12 Month Projection Profit and Loss Template for 3 Year Projection Profit and Loss Statement Excel Template Pay Slip Template Invoice with Tax Calculation Excel Template Accounting Systems Selecting an Accountant Payroll Burden of Proof Deposits Can a Debtor Avoid Payment by Declaring Bankruptcy? Monthly Accounting Petty Cash Accounts Receivable Expenses Paid by Cash Paper Trail Bookkeeping Systems Expenses Paid by Check Selling on Credit Accounts Payable Inventory Month End Adjustments Depreciation Sale of Assets Sales and Customer Deposits Suspense Cash Discounts, Purchases Balance Sheet The Assets Section of the Balance Sheet Income Statement Example Cash Flow Example Aging of Accounts Receivable How to Manage Cash in Your Business Balance Sheet Example Cash Flow Worksheet Capital Generated Internally Cash Flow Statement Accepting Cash and Checks The Liabilities Section of the Balance Sheet Developing a Set of Financial Statements Aging of Accounts Payable Collateral Ways in Which an Accountant Can Help Income Statement Keeping Accounting Costs Down Sample Chart of Accounts Accounting Software Collecting Accounts Receivables Financial Statements Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Quickbooks Accounting Software

Financial Management

How Filing a Personal Bankruptcy Can Affect Your Business Personal Liability when Filing for Business Bankruptcy Filing for Bankruptcy on Your LLC Personal Liability when Filing for Business Bankruptcy 4 Top Small Business Credit Cards Planning Capital Investments Managing Working Capital Living Within Your Business Budget How to Protect Your Credit when Your Small Business Is Struggling How to Build Your Small Business Credit Debt Restructuring Strategies Choosing a Small Business Credit Card Benefits of Using a Business Credit Card Financial Model Risk Management Plan Personal Financial Statement Setting Up a Risk Management System Risk Management Tools Getting Paid Financial Difficulties Organization of Record Systems Monthly Checklist Chart of How Long to Keep Each Type of Record Capital Resources How to Manage Risk in Your Business Strategic Cash Flow Projections Recordkeeping for Employers Recordkeeping Systems What kind of records should I keep? Budgeting Systems The Owners' Equity Section of the Balance Sheet Why Should I Keep Good Records? Cash Flow Projections Budget Example How Long Should I Keep Records? Long-term Cash Flow Projections Techniques for Improving Your Cash Flow Financial Ratios Short-term Cash Flow Projection Types and Availability of Debt Annual Cash Flow Projection Worksheet Capital Sources Trade Credit Equity Capital Arrange to Hold Your Sale at the Most Appropriate Location Talk to Your Lawyer and Accountant Choosing a Credit Counselor Credit Counseling Debt Management Plans Bankruptcy Risk Management Strategies Use a Non-Recourse Bill of Sale Cash Management Hire an Expert to Conduct your Sale Setting up a Recordkeeping System Debt Negotiation Programs Scrutinize Your Assets Debt Consolidation Self Help Managing Cash Shortages Secure Your Merchandise Establish the Liquidation Value of Your Assets Select the Best Time for Your Sale Make Certain That a Sale is Worthwhile Choose the Best Type of Sale for Your Merchandise Asset Liquidation Closing a Business Professional Help Choosing a Bank for Your Business

Small Business Resources

Small Business Information

First Quarter 2010: The Economy and Small Business 2009 State Small Business Profiles Fourth Quarter 2009: The Economy and Small Business Third Quarter 2009: The Economy and Small Business Second Quarter 2009: The Economy and Small Business First Quarter 2009: The Economy and Small Business Small Business Economy - 2008 The Importance of Angel Investing in Financing the Growth of Entrepreneurial Ventures State Small Business Profiles Australia Business Resources Japan Business Resources United Kingdom Business Resources Canada Business Resources The Small Business Economy in the United States Small Business Facts Quarterly Indicators: The Economy and Small Business Germany Business Resources Exporting from the United States Importing: Protests Importing: Restricted Merchandise Importing: Determining Admissibility / Customs Examination of Goods Importing: Classification Importing: Import Requirements Importing: Foreign Assets Control Importing: Arrival of Goods Importing: Formal vs. Informal Entry Exporting: Sample Draft Transmittal Letter Importing: Mail Shipments Exporting: Sample Cost-Plus Calculation of Product Cost Exporting: Service Exports Exporting: Making Contacts Exporting: Developing a Market Plan Exporting: Sample Shipper's Export Declaration Exporting: Preparing Your Product for Export Exporting: Other Payment Mechanisms Exporting: Technology Licensing /Joint Ventures Exporting: Shipping Your Product Exporting: Sample Liner Bill of Lading Exporting: Developing an Export Plan Exporting: General Information Sources for Market Research Exporting: Financing Export Transactions Exporting: Management Issues Involved in the Export Decision Exporting: Sample Packing List Exporting: Methods of Payment Exporting: Sample Outline for an Export Plan Exporting: Industry and Country-Specific Information Resources Exporting: A Step-by-Step Approach to Market Research Exporting: Documentary Letters of Credit and Documentary Drafts Exporting: General Industry and Agriculture Information Exporting: Sample Insurance Certificate Methods / Channels Exporting: Sample Shipper's Letter of Instruction Exporting: Factors to Consider When Choosing a Foreign Representative or Distributor Exporting: Open Account Exporting: Sample Export Quotation Worksheet Exporting: After-sales Service Exporting: Pricing, Quotations, and Terms Exporting: Selling Overseas Exporting: Sources of Market Research Exporting: Cash in Advance Exporting: Sample Pro Forma Invoice Exporting: International Legal Considerations Exporting: Export Advice Exporting: Sample Irrevocable Letter of Credit Exporting: Sample Commercial Invoice Exporting: Sample Air Waybill Exporting: Sample Short Form Straight Bill of Lading Exporting: Methods of Market Research 2004 State Small Business Profiles Maine State Small Business Profile Kentucky State Small Business Profile South Dakota State Small Business Profile Nevada State Small Business Profile Exporting: Sample Certificate of Origin The Best Places to Operate a Small Business Washington State Small Business Profile Entrepreneurs Add Vitality to the Economy 2002 State Small Business Profiles Recession and Small Business Dynamics of Minority-Owned Employer Establishments, 1997-2001 Global Business 101: Six "Basics" You Need to Know to Be a Serious Player in Today's Business Market Rhode Island State Small Business Profile Michigan State Small Business Profile Mississippi State Small Business Profile Guam State Small Business Profile New Jersey State Small Business Profile Utah State Small Business Profile Women in Business: A Demographic Review of Women's Business Ownership Idaho State Small Business Profile American Samoa State Small Business Profile Montana State Small Business Profile North Carolina State Small Business Profile Kansas State Small Business Profile Wyoming State Small Business Profile Alabama State Small Business Profile U.S. Virgin Islands State Small Business Profile Iowa State Small Business Profile Oregon State Small Business Profile Arizona State Small Business Profile Texas State Small Business Profile

Interest Groups

Second Career Small Business Resources Disabled Entrepreneurs Native American Small Business Resources Military Veteran Small Business Resources Worldwide Gay/Lesbian Business Groups Federal Classification of Rural Manufacturing Counties Services Counties Operating a Rural Small Business More Than Two-thirds of Teens Hope to Become Entrepreneurs U.S. Gay/Lesbian Business Groups Home-Based Businesses Young Entrepreneurs Asian-American Small Business Resources Moving to the Country Agricultural Resources for Rural Small Businesses Retirement-Destination Counties Farming Counties Federal Lands Counties Hispanic Small Business Resources Women in Small Business Websites for Women in Business Women in Business Articles Keeping the Family Business in Business In Love and In Business Together Persistent Poverty Counties Family Business Communication Social Enterprise Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership In the Veteran Population Family-Run Small Business Resources Women's Business Organizations African-American Small Business Resources Work at Home Scheme State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies Women-Owned Businesses Gay/Lesbian Small Business Resources

Federal Government

The Small Business Jobs Act Small Business Size Regulations Impact of Tight Money and/or Recessions on Small Business Financing Patterns of Small Firms: Findings from the 1998 Survey of Small Business Finance Small Firms and Technology: Acquisitions, Inventor Movement, and Technology Transfer Sec.121.512: What is the size standard for stockpile purchases? What Size Standards are Applicable to Procurement Assistance Programs? Sec.121.904: When does SBA determine the size status of a business concern? Small Business Size Standards for Sectors 48-49 - Transportation Sec.121.702: What size standards are applicable to the SBIR program? Sec.121.1009: What are the procedures for making the size determination? Small Business Size Standards for Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Sec.121.404: When does SBA determine the size status of a business concern? Sec.121.604: Are MED Participants considered small for purposes of other SBA assistance? Small Business Size Standards for Utilities Sec.121.1202: When will a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule be granted for a class of products? What are the Penalties for Misrepresentation of Size Status? Sec.121.601: What is a small business for purposes of admission to SBA's Minority Enterprise Development (MED) program? Sec.121.1008: What happens after SBA receives a size protest or a request for a formal size determination? Sec.121.406: How does a small business concern qualify to provide manufactured products under small business set-aside or MED procurements? Sec.121.504: When does SBA determine the size status of a business concern? Sec.121.602: At what point in time must a MED applicant be small? Small Business Size Standards for Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Sec.121.603: How does SBA determine whether a Participant is small for a particular MED subcontract? Sec.121.409: What size standard applies in an unrestricted procurement for Certificate of Competency purposes? Small Business Size Standards for Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services Sec.121.511: What is the size standard for buying Government-owned petroleum? Sec.121.1003: Where should a size protest be filed? What Size Eligibility Requirements Exist for Obtaining Business Loans Relating to Particular Procurements? Sec.121.1102: Are NAICS code designations subject to appeal? How does the Small Business Adminstration Define "Business Concern or Concern"? Small Business Size Standards for Manufacturing Small Business Size Standards for Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Sec.121.413: What size must a concern be to be eligible for the Very Small Business program? Small Business Size Standards for Sectors 44-45 - Retail Trade Small Business Size Standards for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting How Does the Small Business Administration Define Afffiliation? Sec.121.1203: When will a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule be granted for an individual contract? Sec.121.506: What definitions are important for sales or leases of Government-owned timber? Sec.121.407: What are the size procedures for multiple item procurements? Small Business Size Standards for Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services Sec.121.502: What size standards are applicable to programs for sales or leases of Government property? Sec.121.412: What are the size procedures for partial small business set-asides? Sec.121.405: May a business concern self-certify its small business size status? Sec.121.408: What are the size procedures for SBA's Certificate of Competency Program? What Size Standards are Applicable to Financial Assistance Programs? Sec.121.411: What are the size procedures for SBA's Section 8(d) Subcontracting Program? Sec.121.508: What are the size standards and other requirements for the purchase of Government-owned Special Salvage Timber? Small Business Size Standards for Information Sec.121.1205: How is a list of previously granted class waivers obtained? Small Business Size Standards for Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Small Business Size Standards for Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade Sec.121.701: What SBIR programs are subject to size determinations? Sec.121.902: What size standards are applicable to programs of other agencies? How Does the Small Business Administration Establish Size Standards? Small Business Size Standards for Sector 81 - Other Services Sec.121.703: Are formal size determinations binding on parties? Small Business Size Standards for Construction Sec.121.505: What is the effect of a self-certification? Sec.121.803: Are formal size determinations binding on parties? When Does the SBA Determine the Size Status of an Applicant? What are the Size Requirements for Refinancing an Existing SBA Loan? Sec.121.1007: Must a protest of size status relate to a particular procurement and be specific? Small Business Size Standards Management of Companies and Enterprises Sec.121.101: What are SBA size standards? How does the Small Business Administration Calculate Number of Employees? Sec.121.410: What are the size standards for SBA's Section 8(d) Subcontracting Program? What Procurement Programs are Subject to Size Determinations? Sec.121.802: What size standards are applicable to reduced patent fees programs? What Size Standards has the Small Business Administration Identified by North American Industry Classification System codes? Sec.121.1002: Who makes a formal size determination? Sec.121.1010: How does a concern become recertified as a small business? Sec.121.1001: Who may initiate a size protest or request a formal size determination? Small Business Size Standards for Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance What Size Procedures are Used by the SBA Before It Makes a Formal Size Determination? Sec.121.503: Are SBA size determinations binding on parties? Sec.121.705: Must a business concern self-certify its size status? Sec.121.704: When does SBA determine the size status of a business concern? Sec.121.901: Can other Government agencies obtain SBA size determinations? Sec.121.1005: How must a protest be filed with the contracting officer? Sec.121.1204: What are the procedures for requesting and granting waivers? What are the Small Business Administration Size Standards? Sec.121.509: What is the size standard for leasing of Government land for coal mining? Sec.121.801: May patent fees be reduced if a concern is small? Sec.121.510: What is the size standard for leasing of Government land for uranium mining? How does the Small Business Administration Determine a Business Concern's "Primary Industry"? Small Business Size Standards for Sector 92 - Public Administration Sec.121.1201: What is the Nonmanufacturer Rule? Sec.121.507: What are the size standards and other requirements for the purchase of Government-owned timber (other than Special Salvage Timber)? Sec.121.1101: Are formal size determinations subject to appeal? Sec.121.501: What programs for sales or leases of Government property are subject to size determinations? Sec.121.804: When does SBA determine the size status of a business concern? Sec.121.1006: When will a size protest be referred to an SBA Government Contracting Area Office? Small Business Size Standards for Sector 61 - Educational Services Sec.121.403: Are SBA size determinations and NAICS code designations binding on parties? How does the Small Business Administration Calculate Annual Receipts? Sec.121.903: How may an agency use size standards for its programs that are different than those established by SBA? Sec.121.1004: What time limits apply to size protests? Sec.121.1103: What are the procedures for appealing an NAICS code designation? Small Business Size Standards for Finance and Insurance

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