Resources
Starting your own business can be very rewarding. It can also be very risky. In an effort to assist you with your research, NAPO has compiled a list of Web links for basic business information, in order to assist you with creating and developing your business.
The Resource Site links will assist you with the many decisions and procedures involved in starting a new business such as name branding, business filings, and insurance choices.
The Group links will provide support and assist you in making choices about networking and marketing your new business.
Resource Sites:
- http://www.sba.gov/ - a good starting point
- http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizstartups - multiple topics about starting a business
- http://www.morebusiness.com/ - full of articles, tips, and templates
- http://alkamae.com - new business start up information for women entrepreneurs
- http://www.naposure.com - insurance protection needed for business owners
- http://www.bizfilings.com/ - tools to identify the best entity type for your business
- http://www.score.org/index.html - business advice and online mentoring for small businesses
- http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm - information regarding trademarks
Groups:
- http://www.nawbo.org - National Association of Women Business Owners
- http://uschamber.com - US Chamber of Commerce
- http://www.bni.com - Business Network International
- http://www.ewomennetwork.com - a women's media company
- http://www.womenbusinessowners.org/ - business education & support for women
- http://ladieswholaunch.com - resources and connections for women entrepreneurs
- http://www.letip.com - business leads
- http://www.plaxo.com - dashboard for what business contacts are doing
- http://www.linkedin.com - exchange information, ideas, opportunities
- http://www.biznik.com - connecting members globally, meeting locally
NAPO has no control over the nature, content, and availability of the Web sites listed. The inclusion of a link on this page does not imply NAPO’s recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within the entity’s Web site.
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