Provides small business owners a portfolio of tactical information, services, news, forms, sample contracts, checklists and software tools to help them start, run and grow a successful small business. http://www.toolkit.cch.com/
InfoWord Services provides information and office support as a virtual assistant to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals. http://www.infoword.com/
Advice for independent professionals, consultants, one person businesses on topics like finance and taxes, tips on business card and other areas of concern, wide ranging. http://1099.com
Comprehensive guide to planning, starting, growing, and managing a small business. Access hundreds of articles addressing dozens of topics, participate in forums, and connect to additional resources on the Web. http://www.businesstown.com/
A small business resource site with a lot of free things thrown in. Includes articles, web forum, newsletter and product/services reviews. http://members.tripod.com/~clbaker/index.html
U.S. Map provided by the Small Business Administration of the U.S. Government. Site permits immediately going to any local SBA office with local contact information and links. http://www.sba.gov/regions/states.html
Resource for small businesses with articles on every phase of improving your profits, getting more leads and sales, and cutting costs. http://www.talkbiz.com/
Entertaining and easy introduction to small business e-commerce for entrepreneurs expanding their companies to the web. Definitions, resources, and advice for the beginning webmaster as well as a weekly tip sheet called the "Reading List." http://www.website101.com/
Facilitates the sharing and exchange of information among small business development centers, the small business administration and other business-oriented contacts. http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/
Integra provides the financial benchmark information to compare the performance of privately held businesses to their peers. http://www.integrainfo.com/
Free small business articles, guides, news and business planning eBook as well as start-up, marketing, sales, e-commerce and web site design. http://sbishere.com
This computer and Internet policy drafting guide covers all areas of computer related policies that are necessary for protecting your organization. http://www.computer-policy.com/
Dessertexperts.com provides foodservice operators with information, trends, tips, desserts (recipes and pre-made sources), merchandising and menu planning ideas focusing solely on maximizing profitable dessert sales within your foodservice operation http://www.dessertexperts.com/
Website full of worksheets, guides, links and checklists for starting and running a business. These reference tools were created to assist entrepreneurs in crystallizing their thoughts and developing a sound business strategy. http://www.virtualtechnocrats.com/selfhelp.html
A practical article advocating a human approach in people management. The page has links to other articles written by the same Consultant on people management, employee motivation, customer service, online networking and netethics. http://www.easytraining.com/motivation.htm
Provides an easy to use signposting resource to finding important and interesting business information and related services for small and medium sized businesses. http://www.the-sme.co.uk/
Peoria and Galesburg central Illinois areas. SCORE is a non-profit association dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small business. http://www.scorepeoria.5u.com
Free information, ideas, help, opportunities and encouragement for small business owners and home-based business entrepreneurs in their journey of starting and operating their own business. http://www.smallbusinessoutpost.com/
Dedicated to celebrating their achievements and helping them run their business better. Entrepreneurs, consultants, business owners and independent professionals can all benefit from this weekly "HOW TO" program that focuses on three key areas of your bus http://www.smallbusinessheroes.com
Articles containing the "how to" of business subjects including how to get a grant and how to write a mission statement. http://www.digital-women.com/how-to/
A print newsletter supporting small business owners offering information on everything from marketing and promoting to living the freelance life. http://www.business-seeds.com/
