Online Resources

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Online Resources

Business Plan

Entreworld.org: A World of Resources for Entrepreneurs
Texas Business Advisor: Entrepreneurship forms the basis of free market capitalism, fueling growth in the state economy. The Comptroller joins others in encouraging the spirit to try new ideas, build a business, attain wealth, and create jobs. The Business Advisor is our attempt to provide helpful information by opening a "one-stop shop," for your convenience in learning how to start a business in Texas.
Willitfly.com: Make it easier to avoid the failure that frequently accompanies new undertakings. Willitfly's expert prep modules allow small businesses to find out instantly if they are ready to perform according to best practices for important business tasks.

Local WBC list by State
Online Women's Business Center: OWBO promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that address business training and technical assistance, and provide access to credit and capital, federal contracts, and international trade opportunities.
Veterans Business Development
Disaster Recovery
U.S. Business Advisor: The U.S. Business Advisor exists to provide business with one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions. Our goal is to make the relationship between business and government more productive." Sponsored by the SBA, this site streamlines much of the information found on the regular SBA website

Alternate Financing

Market Research

Hoovers Online
BizStats.com
US Census
Yahoo Local Business Search
Industry Sector Information
How to Research Your Industry
Library of Congress - Provide basic research assistance relating to business and economics, answers to queries requiring resources unique to the Library of Congress, and responses within 5 business days.

Incubators

Free Credit Reports

Patents and Trademarks

Government Contracting

South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA) - Non-profit corporation committed to enhancing participation for disadvantaged, minority and woman owned businesses in public/government contracting and purchasing activities.

Austin Networking - Alliances - Resources

NetworkInAustin.com
Free Lance Austin
Bootstrap Austin
Austin Independent Business Alliance
Think Smart Alliance
Austin Unique
Austin Inventors and Entrepreneurs Association
Austin Sustainable Business Council
Business Network Connection
The Bizwomen Exchange - ABJ's FREE live networking site for you to meet other women in business just like you. The Exchange is a dynamic message board for peer coaching, networking, how-to's and company information. Comment and learn from outstanding Women in your area or across the country.
Linkedin.com - Online Business Network
National Business Exchange

Business Journals

Professional Services Marketplace

Training

Other Geographic Resources

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