Small Business: Websites
Guide to research and library resources related to Small Business
Professional Organizations
- Small Business, USA.govA gateway to U.S. Government information and assistance for small business
- National Association of Women Business OwnersResources and support for women entrepreneurs
- National Small Business AssociationLegislative information for small business finance
- Oregon Restaurant & Lodging AssociationPolitical advocacy group for workplace rights for women. Newsletter and calendar, links to local chapters
- U.S. Chamber of CommerceSelective and informative directory in About.com Human Resources section
- U.S. Small Business Administration"Links to small business information, including state and federal regulations, and government funded programs to assist small business development and expansion.
Small Business in Oregon
- CLIMB for Small Business, PortlandSources for entrepreneurs. Hosted by Portland Community College
- Oregon Business and IndustrySalary survey sample available for free. Membership benefits include access to job postings and career sponsorship
- Oregon Business ChannelBrief profiles of Oregon based corporations, public and private. Rankings. Current business headlines
- Oregon Small Business Development Center NetworkLinks to services, workshops, videos and helpful information for the entrepreneur, in Oregon. Search by zip code for the nearest SBDC office.
- Portland Business AllianceChamber information; locate area businesses; publications
- Prosper Portland (formerly: Portland Development Commission)Finance, planning and regulations within the city of Portland.
- SCORE"Counselors to America's Small Business", Portland Office.
- Start Up Tool Kit (Oregon Business)Official guides and forms from the state of Oregon, Secretary of State.
Small Business Tools
- AhoonaBuild decision trees, do pro/con analysis. Gather feedback from other Ahoona members. Requires sign up
- Business Forms and TemplatesDownloadable documents and forms for businesses, through Entrepreneur.com
- C|Net.comSoftware tools of all sorts
- DoodleSet up polls to find common meeting times. Requires sign up.
- IRSForms, publications, tools, for completing and submitting tax returns
- License Directory, Business XPress, Oregon.govThe official State of Oregon website that provides a single information source for Oregon licenses, certifications, permits, and registrations (all referred to as licenses)
- North American Industry Classification SystemDeveloped jointly by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Links to NAIC based statistics; NAIC codes list. (Formerly: SIC codes.)
- Patent and Trademark OfficeSearchable database, with summaries of patents; advice on how to apply
- PC Magazine: ReviewsReviews and links for software downloads
- PreziPresentation software. Account is free if presentations are left available to the public
- SlideshareUpload presentation slides. Requires sign up.
- SurveyMonkeySet up surveys, and graph results. Requires sign up.
- U.S. Uniform Commercial CodeRules for contract law. Hosted by Cornell Law School
- Write a Business PlanTips from the U.S. Small Business Adminstration
Funding Sources for Small Business
- AngelListStartup, investors, community building for locating financing for entrepreneurs
- Golden SeedsVenture capital network for women entrepreneurs