There are a number of valuable resources available to the small business owner with helpful information that is accessible in person, by phone, in writing or via the Internet. The Entrepreneur's Guide-Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania. Published by the PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development, this 100-page publication is full of information helpful to the small business owner, and is available at no cost by phoning the Small Business Resource Center at 800-280-3801. Every small business owner should have a copy. This is available on our DOCUMENTS page. www.score.org www.paopen4business.state.pa.us This website is provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and contains much useful information regarding sources of financing and choice of business structures. Forms to register a business structure may be downloaded. Links are provided for other resources with business information. www.SCOREPittsburgh.com The web site of the SCORE Chapter located in downtown Pittsburgh, serving Allegheny County. www.sba.gov The web site of the Small Business Administration contains information about financing and other topics of interest to small businesses. www.e-magnify.com As part of Seton Hill
University, the mission this organization is to strengthen the
economic impact of women business owners as a collective force
and to advance their growth through innovative programming in
entrepreneurship and new venture creation. www.revenue.state.pa.us The web site of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue contains information about state taxes, including sales tax, and other topics of interest to small businesses. www.irs.gov The web site of the Internal Revenue Service contains information about obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN), employer payroll taxes, self-employment tax, and other tax information of interest to small businesses. www.businessplans.org The Center for Business Planning helps you plan, document and evaluate all aspects of your business strategy. www.toolkit.cch.com The Business Owner's Toolkit contains much helpful information regarding business planning, starting, managing and financing your small business. www.entreworld.org From the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, this site offers resources for starting, growing and supporting your business. http://www.business.gov/ The U.S. Small Business Advisor web site. http://www.census.gov The U.S. Census Bureau web site. http://www.uspto.gov The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site. http://www.usps.gov The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) web site. http://www.doc.gov The U.S. Department of Commerce web site. http://www.gpo.gov The U.S. Government Printing Office web site. www.FirstGov.gov A gateway page to Federal Web Sites. |
The
web site for National SCORE ® contains a wide variety
of information helpful to the small business owner.