Fee based Resources

Business Plans Handbook

Gale Research, published annually

A collection of real business plans developed by entrepreneurs in North America.

Financial Studies of the Small Business

Financial Research Associates, Winter Haven, FL

Arranged by asset size and establishment type; financial and operating ratios are provided for about 50 lines of small business and manufacturing.

Small Business Profiles: A Guide to Today's Top Opportunities for Entrepreneurs (2 Volumes)

Gale Research, published annually

Presents start-up information, cost and profit figures, marketing and advertising information and more on a range of small business opportunities. The types of businesses included in these volumes range from tattoo studios to t-shirt shops to pet sitting services.

Small Business Sourcebook (2 Volumes)

Thomson-Gale

Volume I lists research resources, such as trade associations, reference works, trade periodicals and trade shows, related to over 300 different types of small businesses. Volume II contains chapters on different topics related to the operation of a small business, such as marketing and accounting.

Free Resources

FastUpFront

Small business and merchant financing resources. The FastUpFront website also offers free business articles and small business financing guides in addition to a small business news and discussion blog.

Bplans.com

Palo Alto Software, Inc.

Free sample business plans as well as free articles with advice on starting and then running a small business can be found on this site.

Entrepreneur Magazine

Entrepreneur Media, Inc., published monthly

Articles on how to operate, manage and grow a small business. Includes How-to Guides, Start-up Kitsas well as sections on franchises,home businesses, e-businesses and technology.

eVenturing

Kauffman Foundation

Website with articles, commentary and tools/templates for practicing entrepreneurs interested in growing their business.

U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration

Access to information about all aspects of starting and operating a small business in the United States. There are sections of the site devoted to Business Opportunities and Disaster Recovery.

Small Business Guide

CCH Business Owners Toolkit

Provides practical advice on various aspects of small business ownership. Topics covered include financing, marketing, securing government contracts, managing personnel and filing taxes.

Startup Journal

Wall Street Journal, main page updated daily

Features articles advising how to start and run a business.

TSNN.com

TSNN.com

Online directory of trade shows, exhibitions, public events, conferences and seminars.  Free registration required.

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