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Today, many people are information junkies. And that can be just as good as it can be bad. But I think it’s better to have too much information than not enough. Gone are the days when people worked at one job their whole lives and retired happy. It’s more likely that most people will change jobs and careers several times (or more) during their prime working years. Another trend that continues to develop is people divorcing themselves from the 40-hour-per-week treadmill and replacing it with a mobile lifestyle, work-from-home income, or even starting their own business. Self-employment is becoming more common as people reorganize their work and family lives to include fulfilling work that also increases the ability to spend more time with family.
If you’re a budding entrepreneur who’s just getting started, you’re going to need meaningful resources that can serve as a springboard for your venture or as a hub of information when specific knowledge is needed. Here are three sites that anyone considering some kind of entrepreneurial project should bookmark and use as trusted resources.
Small Business Association (SBA) Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed
The SBA was created by the U.S. government “to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.”
Here’s a look at some of what you will find:
- Small business planner
- Services
- Tools
- Local Resources
Business.gov The official business link to the U.S. Government
“Business.gov is the U.S. Government’s official website for small businesses. Business.gov provides access to Federal, state, and local information that helps business owners successfully start and operate while staying compliant with laws and regulations.”
Here’s a look at some of what you will find:
- Start a Business
- Register, Licenses & Permits
- Finances & Taxes
- State & Local
SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business
SCORE “is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)”
Here’s a look at some of what you will find:
- How-To
- Business Tools
- Disaster Prep and Relief
- Success Stories
These three sites are a wealth of information and contain valuable resources about all aspects of starting a business. If you have any questions about starting a business, the sites listed here may be the best place to start searching for information.
What sites do you recommend?
If you know of any sites that might be of value to early-stage entrepreneurs, please leave a comment and share your favorite links.
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