Top 10 U.S. Websites for Startup Info:
(Based on quality and objectivity of information and assistance.)
1. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam. also see SCORE.
2. Entrepreneurship.org
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the U.S. Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA) have formed a new public-private partnership focused on leveraging best practices in entrepreneurial leadership to advance economic growth around the world.
The goal of this partnership is to assist all nations in developing the environment to allow entrepreneurs to organize and operate a business venture, create wealth, and employ people.
also see The Kauffman Foundation
3. Entrepreneur.com
The site of Entrepreneur Magazine, includes articles, books, and other resources for starting and growing a business.
4. National Association for the Self-Employed
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is the nation’s leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, bringing a broad range of benefits to help entrepreneurs succeed and to drive the continued growth of this vital segment of the American economy.
5. Business Owners Toolkit
With an emphasis on problem-solving dating back to 1995, Business Owner’s Toolkit™ offers more than 5,000 pages of free cost-cutting tips, step-by-step checklists, real-life case studies, startup advice, and business templates to small business owners and entrepreneurs. The site also offers a monthly newsletter, up-to-date news topics, and Ask Alice!, a column that closely follows industry trends and provides trusted advice to inquiring site visitors.
6. BPlans.com
A site created by Palo Alto Software, Inc., Bplans.com contains the largest single online collection of free sample business plans. In addition, it has helpful tools and know-how for managing your business. Bplans.com includes practical advice on planning, interactive tools and calculators, and a panel of experts who have answered thousands of questions from people like you. Bplans.com has won several awards as a valuable "plain talk" resource.
7. The Wall Street Journal for Small Business
The site of WSJ for small business, focused on buying, selling and marketing-related content.
8. Inc. Magazine
Covering entrepreneurs and small businesses, including a wide range of how-to articles and inspiring stories of those who built a successful business from scratch.
9. Fast Company
Fast Company sets the agenda, charting the evolution of business through a unique focus on the most creative individuals sparking change in the marketplace. By uncovering best and "next" practices, the magazine and website helps a new breed of leader work smarter and more effectively. Fast Company empowers innovators to challenge convention and create the future of business.
10. StartupBusiness.com
Prescreened information and tools, with a focus on mission-critical business agreements, forms, and company templates.
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Top 10 U.S. Websites for Startup Funding:
(Based on recommendations of StartUPbiz Network members.)
1. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Technology administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Through these two competitive programs, SBA ensures that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts. Eleven federal departments participate in the SBIR program; five departments participate in the STTR program awarding $2billion to small high-tech businesses. The U.S National Science Foundation administers the SBIR.GOV site on behalf of the federal government.
2. SBA 7(a) Loan Program
The SBA offers information on various lender programs. The Certified Lenders Program (CLP) is designed to provide expeditious service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures.
3. National Business Incubation Association (NBIA)
The world’s leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship. Each year, it provides thousands of professionals with information, education, advocacy and networking resources to bring excellence to the process of assisting early-stage companies.
4. Angel Capital Association Directory
The directory includes links to the Web site of each organization so you may learn more about the group, including investment preferences and processes. Entrepreneurs in the process of searching for funding sources may also find valuable educational resources specifically for entrepreneurs on the Angel Capital Education Foundation website.
5. National Association of Seed and Venture Funds
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) is a global non-profit organization with 600 individual members in 43 states and four countries. NASVF promotes investments in seed and early-stage companies by supporting entrepreneurship and job creation through the formation of innovation capital programs.
6. FundingPost.com
FundingPost connects thousands of angel and venture capital investors with entrepreneurs. They also sponsor The Perfect Venture Conference and a variety of regional showcase events.
7. Capital.com
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8. Keiretsu Forum
An investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors, with chapters in Northern California (San Francisco, East Bay, Silicon Valley, and North Bay), Southern California (Westlake Village, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County), Seattle/Northwest (Seattle, Bellevue/Eastside, Portland, and Boise), Denver/Rockies, New York/Tri State, Beijing, China; Barcelona, Spain; Paris, France, and London, England.
9. Money Tree Report, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
The MoneyTree Report is the definitive source of information on emerging companies that receive financing and the venture capital firms that provide it. The study is a staple of the financial community, entrepreneurs, government policymakers and the business press worldwide. A great way to research VC firms.
10. Google Directory of Venture Capital Firms
Human-edited directory of top VC websites.
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