Start the Business
www.business.gov
The
official business link to the U.S. Government. It has
information on everything from starting to exiting a business.
A search engine that allows patrons to search by state and business
type for the licenses and permits required
The Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow their businesses. Information on an existing agencies /organizations that support small business.
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Business Plan Writing.
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Loan Opportunities
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Online Classroom
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Top Stories
www.grants.gov The source for individuals and small businesses to find and apply for federal government grants. The US Department of Health and Human Services is their managing partner.
Library of Congress Business Reference Services
loc.gov/rr/business Business Reference Services is the starting point for conducting research at the Library of Congress in the subject areas of business and economics. Here, reference specialists in specific subject areas of business assist patrons in formulating search strategies and gaining access to the information and materials contained in the Library's rich collections of business and economics materials.
North American Industry Classification System
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has replaced the U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html