Another helpful site with advice on a wide range of small business topics. A very helpful feature of the site is the Business Plan Workshop. A portal for those seeking funding and those with funds to distribute. The current issue is available online and you can search the archives. Of particular interest however is the Virtual Consultant section which gives you access to searchable databases, a software library, Web links, regional and international resources, interactive worksheets and surveys.
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This site is designed to help small business owners launch a Web site and promote their businesses on the Web. The site has a lot of graphics and can take a long time to load. The site also includes sections such as Tip of the Day, Franchise 500, and the Small Business Advisor. Their newsletter is available on the Web site, as well as articles from previous issues. Various legal forms are also freely available.