Educational Institutions

Many universities have special offices devoted to developing small businesses, often in affiliation with SBA or an SBDC. The following is a sample of available web sites.

A site sponsored by the University of Central Arkansas that increases knowledge of small business and entrepreneurship by providing business plan assistance and other aids.
http://sbaer.uca.edu/

An SBDC based at Bradley University
http://www.bradley.edu/turnercenter

Like other university-affiliated SBDCs, an SBDC that others free and confidential management consulting services, as well as seminars
http://www.scrantonsbdc.com/

Information specific to the region, such as the impact of hurricanes on Florida’s small businesses and woman and minority startups

Legal Resources

Many free educational tools, including an online learning center
http://www.companiesinc.com/

The leading “legal advice” site for small business owners—everything from selling up a C-corporation to declaring bankruptcy
http://www.freeadvice.com/

The SBA’s online primer for understanding legal aspects of starting and running a small business.
http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/legal/buslaws.htm

Assistance in accessing information about environmental issues and compliance
http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org/

A wealth of information on running a small business
http://www.helpbizowners.com/

Comprehensive help site that includes readers’ articles, business plans, and an entrepreneurs’ forum.
http://www.tannedfeet.com/

A free workbook and information on choosing the type of incorporation, the state in which to incorporate, etc
http://www.corporate.com/

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