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. REV. 11/14/07
SEARCH ENGINES TRADE GROUPS |
FRANCHISES HOME BASED BUSINESS IMPORT/EXPORT INTERNET/WEB-BASED BUSINESS MINORITY-OWNED/DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS |
The information on this website is general information only and should not be used for making business or financial decisions. SCORE does not endorse, warrant nor assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided.
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Business-to-business directory |
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| Website: | http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/ |
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Verizon |
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| Website: | www.bigbook.com |
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CEO Express |
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| Website: | www.ceoexpress.com |
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Yellow Pages |
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| Website: | www.switchboard.com |
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Lycos |
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| Website: | www.whowhere.com |
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Super Pages |
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| Website: | www.superpages.com |
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All-Biz |
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| Website: | www.all-biz.com |
| Notes: | Resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs to help owners manage their companies |
| Keywords: | manage business, business advice, entrepreneur, business resources |
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American Express |
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| Website: | http://home.americanexpress.com/home/smallbusiness.shtml |
| Notes: | Small business how-to information, monthly articles on specialized topics and a long list of references to other sites of interest |
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Business2 |
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| Website: | http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/ |
| Notes: | Magazine for up-to-date business information |
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Businesstown |
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| Website: | www.businesstown.com |
| Notes: | Links to various articles and websites on how to start and run a small business |
| Keywords: | start-up, entrepreneur, business |
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Buzgate |
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| Website: | www.buzgate.org |
| Notes: | Resources to help start, grow and succeed in business |
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CCH Business Owners Toolkit |
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| Website: | www.toolkit.cch.com |
| Notes: | Advice in many areas and business tools |
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Entrepreneur Magazine |
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| Website: | www.entrepreneur.com |
| Notes: | Products, services and information to help entrepreneurs |
| Keywords: | entrepreneur, business advice, business resources |
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EntreWorld/Eventuring |
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| Website: | www.eventuring.org |
| Notes: | From the Kauffman Foundation, starting or growing a business and articles on entrepreneurship. Entrepreneur’s Search Engine offering more than 1,000 web resources for small businesses. |
| Keywords: | entrepreneur, business resources |
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Inc. Magazine |
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| Website: | www.inc.com |
| Notes: | Information, products, services, and on-line tools for small businesses |
| Keywords: | small business, entrepreneur, business resources |
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The Institute of Management and Administration |
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| Website: | www.ioma.com |
| Notes: | Source of exclusive business management information for experienced senior and middle management professionals. |
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NH Small Business Development Center |
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| Website: | www.nhsbdc.org/ |
| Notes: | Many links to government, business and economic development resources. Also hosts a module training program. |
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Quicken |
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| Website: | www.quicken.com/small_business/ |
| Notes: | Small business advice and tools |
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Tannedfeet |
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| Website: | www.tannedfeet.com/ |
| Notes: | Source of information and help |
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U.S. Business Advisor |
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| Website: | www.business.gov |
| Notes: | Business advice, entrepreneur, business resources |
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Bizweb |
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| Website: | www.bizweb.com/ |
| Notes: | Guide to 46,000 companies |
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Buyerszone |
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| Website: | www.buyerszone.com |
| Notes: | E-marketplace for small business purchasing |
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Thomas Register |
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| Website: | www.thomasnet.com |
| Notes: | Find companies and products manufactured in North America |
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American Marketing Association |
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| Website: | www.marketingpower.com |
| Notes: | Marketing resources and tips. |
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Blue Book |
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| Website: | www.bluebook.org |
| Notes: | Marketing research directory |
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Chamber of Commerce |
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| Website: | http://www.coloradolinks.net/Colorado_Chamber_of_Commerce.htm |
| Notes: | Business development, community facts, real estate information |
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Colorado Department of Agriculture Markets Division |
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| Website: | www.ag.state.co.us/mkt/mkt.html |
| Notes: | The Markets Division helps Colorado food and agricultural companies sell their products in local, regional, national and international markets. |
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Direct Marketing Association |
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| Website: | www.the-dma.org |
| Notes: | Guidelines and news, direct marketing |
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EmarketerThomas Register |
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| Website: | www.emarketer.com |
| Notes: | Provider of Internet statistics and reports |
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Federal Government Statistics |
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| Website: | www.fedstats.gov |
| Notes: | market research, federal statistics |
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InfoUSA |
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| Website: | www.infousa.com |
| Notes: | Information on all companies in USA for sales leads, also mailing lists. |
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Market Power |
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| Website: | www.marketingpower.com/mg-dictionary.php |
| Notes: |
Dictionary of day-to-day marketing terminology |
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Marketing Profs |
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| Website: | www.marketingprofs.com |
| Notes: | Excellent source of marketing advice |
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National Retail Federation |
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| Website: | www.nrf.com |
| Notes: | Advice and upcoming events from this trade association |
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Prweb |
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| Website: | www.prweb.com/ |
| Notes: | Resource for broadcasting PR materials |
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Ripcord |
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| Website: | www.pullthecord.com |
| Notes: | Marketing assistance – branding, planning, design, advertising |
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Trade Shows and Conferences |
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| Website: | www.tsnn.comwww.thomasnet.com |
| Notes: | Data on shows and conferences, including e-commerce opportunities |
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Universal Product Code (UPC) |
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| Website: | www.uc-council.org/gs1us.html |
| Notes: | Required to sell products in retail environment, UPC |
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U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Website: | www.census.gov |
| Notes: | Population counts, maps, demographic info with links to every region in U.S. |
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Zap Data |
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| Website: | www.zapdata.com |
| Notes: | Sales leads and mailing lists – company profiles, industry reports, customer-base analysis, and prospect lists. |
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APICS |
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| Website: | www.apics.org/ |
| Notes: | Educational Society for Resource Management — formerly American Production and Inventory Control Society – educational programs for organizational success |
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Apple |
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| Website: | www.apple.com/business/ |
| Notes: | Some how-to information, especially helpful for Mac users. |
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Business Research in Information and Technology |
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| Website: | www.brint.com/ |
| Notes: | Develop leading edge thinking and practice on contemporary business, technology, and knowledge management issues to facilitate organizational and individual performance, success, and fulfillment. |
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Colorado BioScience Association |
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| Website: | www.cobioscience.com |
| Notes: | Grows the bioscience workforce, provides networking opportunities, educational and technical programs, creates corporate partnerships and finds investors. |
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Colorado Software and Internet Association |
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| Website: | www.coloradosoftware.org |
| Notes: | Fosters innovation and growth for the technology industry |
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CTEK |
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| Website: | www.ctek.biz/ |
| Notes: | Expert financial and business volunteers whom mentor entrepreneurs working with innovative technologies. |
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Easimedia |
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| Website: | www.easimedia.com/ |
| Notes: | Has free downloadable software (iEdition) for small businesses. Links, tips, access to business information, resources |
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Industry Week |
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| Website: | www.industryweek.com/ |
| Notes: | Manufacturing information |
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Microsoft Small Business |
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| Website: | www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness |
| Notes: | Office templates – great business plan modelResource for broadcasting PR materials |
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and National Research Council |
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| Website: | www.nationalacademies.org/ |
| Notes: | The National Academies bring together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public. Four organizations comprise the Academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. |
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National Institute of Standards and Technology |
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| Website: | www.nist.gov/ |
| Notes: | Mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. |
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National Technical Information Service |
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| Website: | www.ntis.gov/ |
| Notes: | publication by industry of NAICS, National Association of Industrial Classification Systems - replaces SIC |
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) |
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| Website: | www.sba.gov/sbir |
| Notes: | Federal programs that encourage small business to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. |
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Think Smart |
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| Website: | www.thinksmart.com/ |
| Notes: | Innovation is a buzzword these days, and with good reason: it's emerging as one of the most important duties of management. Contains stories, articles, links and useful resources. |
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Colorado Retail Counsel |
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| Website: | www.coloradoretail.org |
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Colorado Restaurant Association |
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| Website: | www.coloradorestaurant.com |
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Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association |
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| Website: | www.coloradolodging.com |
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Federation of International Trade Associations |
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| Website: | www.fita.org |
| Notes: | Leads, research, trade shows |
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The International Small Business Consortium |
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| Website: | www.isbc.com |
| Notes: | Locates business assistance |
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National Federation of Independent Business |
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| Website: | www.nfib.com |
| Notes: | Small lobbying organization |
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BizFilings |
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| Website: | www.bizfilings.com/ |
| Notes: | Online incorporation and LLC formationSmall lobbying organization |
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Business Forum Online |
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| Website: | www.businessforum.com/ |
| Notes: | Resource center for owners of new businesses |
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The Company Corporation |
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| Website: | www.incorporate.com |
| Notes: | One-stop incorporation service company – articles of incorporation, name registration, registered agent, and compliance tools |
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Wall Street Journal |
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| Website: | www.startupjournal.com |
| Notes: | Good information of starting, running or buying businesses. |
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Be The Boss |
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| Website: | www.betheboss.com/ |
| Notes: | Franchise information and opportunities. |
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FranMarket.com & Franchise Market Magazine |
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| Website: | www.franmarket.com |
| Notes: | FranMarket.com is the online component of Franchise Market Magazine, a national magazine being published in cooperation with SCORE®. FranMarket.com lists franchises and business opportunities that are available to aspiring entrepreneurs. |
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International Franchise Association |
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| Website: | www.franchise.org |
| Notes: | Information on over 800 franchises |
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International Franchise Association |
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| Website: | www.franchise.org |
| Notes: | Information on over 800 franchises |
Home Office Professional Association
Website: www.soho.org/
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The Home Office Association |
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| Website: | www.hoaa.com/ |
| Notes: | Have very good links, ideas, tips and resources. |
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Work at Home Moms |
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| Website: | www.wahm.com/ |
| Notes: | Magazine for work at home moms |
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Working solo |
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| Website: | www.workingsolo.com |
| Notes: | IInformation and services for and about home-based businesses. |
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Alibaba |
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| Website: | www.alibaba.com |
| Notes: | Global online marketing services for importers and exporters |
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Export Import Bank of the US |
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| Website: | www.exim.gov/ |
| Notes: | products and policies |
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Federation of International Trade Associations |
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| Website: | www.fita.org |
| Notes: | Leads, research, trade shows |
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Big Step |
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| Website: | http://go.bigstep.com/ |
| Notes: | Website – Do it Yourself source |
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Go Daddy |
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| Website: | www.godaddy.com/ |
| Notes: | Website – Do it Yourself source |
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Information House |
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| Website: | www.informationhouse.com/ |
| Notes: | For people interested in doing business on the web. Freely shared information. |
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Inter NIC |
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| Website: | www.internic.net/ |
| Notes: | Domain Name Registration. Lists accredited registrars. Shop for needed services and price. |
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Register Domain Name |
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| Website: | |
| Notes: | To register a domain name for a business |
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Smartbiz |
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| Website: | www.smartbiz.com/ |
| Notes: | For those interested in doing business on the Internet. Articles, links, tips and useful information. |
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Website Pros |
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| Website: | www.websitepros.com |
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Small business website design. |
MINORITY-OWNED/DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES
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America's Website for Education and Development |
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| Website: | www.awed.org |
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Helps women start and grow their businesses. |
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Minority Business Development Agency |
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| Website: | www.mbda.gov |
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U.S. Department of Commerce |
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Small Business and Self-Employment Service (SBSES) |
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| Website: | www.jan.wvu.edu/SBSES/ |
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The SBSES is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor which provides information, counseling, and referrals about self-employment and small business ownership opportunities for people with disabilities. |
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Women Business Owners |
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| Website: | www.nawbo.org |
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A trade association for women business owners. Research articles about women and minority businesses. |
FUNDING, GRANTS, ANGEL GROUPS AND VENTURE CAPITAL
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Angel Healthcare Investors LLC, Newton, MA |
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| Website: | www.hcangels.com/ |
| Notes: |
Boston-based group seeking investment opportunities in early-stage healthcare and life sciences companies. |
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Business Finance |
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| Website: | www.businessfinance.com/ |
| Notes: |
Where and how to find capital for your business. |
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CommonAngels, Lexington, MA |
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| Website: | www.commonangels.com/ |
| Notes: |
Boston Network of Business & Technology Investors |
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Funding Post |
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| Website: | www.fundingpost.com/ |
| Notes: |
Venture capital and angel investor site |
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Investors Circle, Brookline, MA |
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| Website: | www.investorscircle.net/ |
| Notes: |
Network of angel investors and venture capitalists |
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LaunchPad Venture Group, Wellesley, MA |
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| Website: | www.launchpadventuregroup.com/ |
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Boston-based angel investment group that provides funding to early-stage technology-driven companies. |
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Micro Business Development Corporation |
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| Website: | www.microbusiness.org |
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Non-profit organization that provides work space and training for the creative entrepreneur, business technology and a print lab, a youth entrepreneurship program, and lending programs. The Creative Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund offers Denver artists and creative business owners a loan program (max. $20,000). |
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Small Business Lending |
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| Website: | www.smallbusinesslending.com |
| Notes: |
Links for small business lending |
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Vfinance |
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| Website: | www.vfinance.com/ |
| Notes: |
Venture capital and angel investor site |
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State of Colorado |
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| Phone: | (303) 866-5000 |
| Website: | |
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The official source for on-line services and information for Colorado |
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Denver Treasury Division |
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| Website: | www.denvergov.org/treasury/ |
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Collects, records, deposits, invests and disburses all taxes and other revenues of the City and County of Denver. |
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Littleton Business/Industry Affairs |
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| Website: | www.littletongov.org |
| Notes: |
Economic gardening, which provides sophisticated information services to businesses located in Littleton |
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FirstGov.gov |
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| Website: | www.firstgov.gov |
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The official U.S. gateway to all government information. |
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Gov.Research Center |
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| Website: | http://grc.ntis.gov/ |
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Search site for countless government-sponsored research reports, articles and publications |
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U.S. Customs Service |
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| Website: | www.customs.ustreas.gov/ |
| Address: |
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20229 |
| Phone: | (202) 354-1000 |
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U.S. Department of Commerce |
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| Website: | www.commerce.gov/ |
| Address: |
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 |
| Phone: | (202) 482-2000 |
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U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) |
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| Website: | www.ftc.gov/ |
| Address: |
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580 |
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
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| Website: | www.fda.gov/ |
| Address: |
5600 Fishers Lane Rockville MD 20857-0001 |
| Phone: | 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) |
| Notes: |
Product regulation, food, drug |
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Small Business Tax Management |
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| Website: | www.smbiz.com/ |
| Notes: |
Links to IRS – answers to tax questions |
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Better Business Bureau |
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| Website: | www.bbb.org/ |
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The ethical watchdog. Consumer business tips. |
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America’s Health Insurance Plans |
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| Website: | www.ahip.org/ |
| Notes: |
Health Insurance Association of America – guides on various types of insurance |
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Ehealth Insurance |
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| Website: | www.ehealthinsurance.com/ |
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Research, compare, apply for and purchase health insurance plans |
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HealthInsuranceInfoBetter Business Bureau |
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| Website: | www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/ |
| Notes: |
Consumer guides for obtaining and keeping health insurance in each state |
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Insurance Noodle |
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| Website: | www.insurancenoodle.com |
| Notes: |
Small business insurance from several sources |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS)
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Free Patents Online |
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| Website: | www.freepatentsonline.com |
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Site for free patent searching |
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Invention Promotion Firms |
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| Website: | www.ftc.gov/ |
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Invention Promotion Firms – information on avoiding being scammed |
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Inventnet forum |
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| Website: | www.inventnet.com/ |
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Inventions Help |
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Successful Business Planning in 30 Days |
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| Website: | http://smbtn.com/businessplan30days/ |
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Business Plan in 30 days! Source for checklists. Buy the book. |
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Will it Sell |
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| Website: | www.willitsell.com/ |
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Invention Development and Market Research. Buy the book. |
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Colorado Lawyers for the Arts (COLA) |
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| Website: | www.lawyersforthearts.org |
| Notes: |
Legal assistance for artists and arts organizations |
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NOLO |
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| Website: | www.nolo.com |
| Notes: |
Legal information, structure, patents, etc. |