With the large amount of information and resources available on the internet it can be quite a challenge for entrepreneurs and small business owners to find the small business help they need.
From deciding whether to start a business, setting up or acquiring a business, raising capital, acquiring credít, marketing, social media marketing, working with customers, growing your business, working online, selling online, and much more it’s vital to have access to resources you can depend on.
Below are my top 25 all time favorite websites that provide small business owners the much needed support, news, information, resources, and tools to succeed in business today.
AllBusiness.com has a variety of small business resources, advice, and business ideas for entrepreneurs and small businesses to start, manage, finance, and build a business.
2) Bplans.com
Bplans.com offers free sample business plans, business plan software, business calculators, and articles on writing a business plan, starting a business, and other small business topics.
3) Business.com
Business.com provides an extensive and helpful business search engine and business directory designed to help its users find the companies, products, services, and information they need to make the right business decisions.
4) Business.gov
Business.gov helps small businesses understand their legal requirements and locate government services from federal, state, and local agencies.
Businesscreditblogger.com has been the go-to source for business credit information, providing expert information about building business credit, business credit scoring, business credit reporting and business credit cards.
Copyblogger.com is an invaluable source for business owners wanting to learn more about how to attract more traffíc, links, and subscribers for their company website.
7) Credit.com
Credit.com covers all aspects of personal credit and includes free interactive tools and unbiased product comparisons.
Entrepreneur.com offers a comprehensive range of practical information for small business owners including articles, videos, tools, newsletters, and message boards.
Entreworld.org is a collection of resources for entrepreneurs designed to support and help build entrepreneurial economies. The content on the site focuses on starting, growing, and locating support for your business.
10) Franchise.com
Franchise.com serves the franchise community by serving both as a unique search tool for locating the right business for sale and a franchise industry resource that offers franchise information, franchise industry news, and resources.
11) Frannet.com
Frannet.com provides an overview of franchising and provides helpful advice and guidance to determine if you are suited to being a franchise owner.
12) Inc.com
Inc.com is the online version of the magazine Inc. It provides information, products, services, and online tools for entrepreneurs.
13) IRS.gov/businesses/small/index.html
The IRS Small Business Resource site covers a broad range of tax resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners including workshops, forms, and publications.
14) Knowthis.com
Knowthis.com is a leading information and resource website in marketing, market research, advertising, selling, promotion, and other marketing-related areas.
15) MoreBusiness.com
MoreBusiness.com is filled with sample business plans, marketing plans, templates, sample contracts and business agreements to help entrepreneurs start and grow a small business.
16) Mashable.com
Mashable.com is the top source for news in social and digital media, technology, and web culture. The business section offers tips, tools, social media resources, and guides you will find extremely helpful.
17) SBA.gov
SBA.gov is run by the U.S. government and it is dedicated to helping small business owners by giving a wide range of sources for technical, managerial, and financial help and assistance.
