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BPlans
Provides free sample business plans.
Business Plan Guide - from Entrepreneur.com
Step by step guide to establish the foundation of your business quickly and efficiently. Includes templates and examples.
SBA: How to Write a Business Plan
Your business plan is the foundation of your business. Learn how to write a business plan quickly and efficiently with a business plan template.
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New York Times - Entrepreneurship Section
Open Forum: Powering Small Business Success
This site, produced by American Express, offers small business owners/managers a wide range of information on topics related to customers, marketing, money, and technology. Sources include articles and videos.
Small Business USA
A government site that offers a centralized, one-stop platform for businesses to access services to help them grow.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Wall Street Journal - Small Business section

Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
The Business Source Complete database contains both practical and scholarly business information. You can search Business Source Complete for full text scholarly journal articles, case studies, company profiles, reports, conference papers, financial data, and SWOT analyses.

SBA: Buy Assets and Equipment
Your business will need special assets and equipment to succeed. Figure out which assets you need, how to pay for them, and whether you should buy government surplus.
SBA: Hire and Manage Employees
Establish a basic payroll structure to help you hire employees. Then, manage employees properly with a general understanding of state and federal labor laws.
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SBA: Managing Your Finances
Accounting for revenue and expenses can help keep your business running smoothly. Make sure you maintain proper bookkeeping and have a basic knowledge of business finances.
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SBA: Marketing and Sales
Make a marketing plan to persuade consumers to buy your products or services, then decide how you’ll accept payment when it’s time to make a sale.
SBA: Pay Taxes
Your business will need to meet its federal, state, and local tax obligations to stay in good legal standing. Your business structure and location will influence which taxes your business has to pay.
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SBA: Stay Legally Compliant
Keep your business compliant with state and federal business laws. Your legal responsibilities will depend on your business and location.
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