SBA Resource Partners
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
... a general business assistance resource.
Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC)
... a business management assistance resource.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
... a technical assistance resource.
Women's Business Center at CEI
... a technical assistance resource.
DECD Economic Development Team
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
...a general business assistance resource.
Maine DECD Office of Business Development
...a general business assistance resource for existing businesses.
Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
...a financing resource.
Maine International Trade Center (MITC)
...a market development resource.
Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Maine MEP)
...a process improvement resource.
Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC)
... a business management assistance resource.
Maine Technology Institute (MTI)
...a technology commercialization resource.
Maine DECD Office of Tourism
...a tourism industry resource.
University of Southern Maine Resources
University of Southern Maine
...provides teaching, research and public service for the benefit of the citizens of Maine.
Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER)
...a consulting/research and technical assistance resource.
Center for Continuing Education (CCE)
...learn for life: for your business, for your career, for yourself.
Center for Entrepreneurship and Small Business (CESB)
...assistance in meeting the need for increasingly sophisticated knowledge, entrepreneurial skills and technical abilities among small businesses.
Institute for Family-Owned Business
...assistance in meeting the unique managerial challenges associated with operating and sustaining a successful family enterprise.
Maine Patent Program
...a resource for information and education on the patent process and other means of intellectual property protection.
Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC)
... a business management assistance resource.
School of Applied Science, Department of External Programs
...an education, research and development, and technology transfer resource.
School of Business
...provides undergraduate and graduate education in business administration and accounting.
Technology Law Center
...a public resource incorporating the role of law in the development of technological progress and innovation and the expansion of electronic commerce.
CPAs, Lawyers and Private Consultants
American Institute of CPAs
...helpful links to the taxing authorities in your state.
BusinessLaw.gov
...info on complying with government laws and regulations.
CPAdirectory tm
...the largest on-line database of Certified Public Accountants
FindLaw
...law resources for Maine.
Maine State Bar Association
...lawyer referral and information service.
Maine Society of CPAs
...online Certified Public Accountant referral service.
NOLO Law for All
..."everday law for everyday people"
Professional Consultants of Maine
...one stop resource for information on Maine based Professional Consultants.
Agriculture
Maine Department of Agriculture
...fostering opportunities for Maine's agriculture community.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
...committed to assisting America's farmers and ranchers.
UMaine Cooperative Extension
...providing Maine people with research-based educational programs to help them live fuller, more productive lives.
Natural Resource Conservation Districts in Maine
...helping people to conserve, improve and sustain natural resources.
Risk Management Agency/U.S. Dept of Agriculture
...a crop insurance resource.
Maine Farm Service Agency
...stabilizing farm income, helping farmers conserve, providing credit, and helping farm operations - the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Maine Agricultural Center
...responding to the needs of Maine agriculture.
E-Business
Royal Technology Group
...The Royal Technology Group is an innovative organization utilizing knowledge and skills of the former Scranton Electronic Commerce Resource Center and Small Business Development Center.
SBA eBusiness Support Center
...The Help Desk is the cornerstone of our eBusiness Support Center. Clients of Small Business Development Centers, Women's Business Centers, and Minority Business Development Centers from Maine to Virginia
ShoppingCart.com
...Easy Online Application
BigStep
The fast, easy way to get your company on to the Internet today!
Intranets.com
...a secure place on the web to organize and collaborate.
E-Marketing
Email 101 webinar
A 22 minute webinar on how to use email for marketing.
Business Planning
Business Plan Outline
A business plan outline designed specifically for clients of the Maine SBDC
The Plan
Maien SBDC's recommended busienss plan workbook
Bplans.com
...start Planning Your Business Now!
Environmental Compliance
Maine DEP Small Business Technical Assistance
...helping small businesses comply with environmental regulations and reduce pollution and waste.
U.S. EPA Small Business Gateway
...helping small business to protect human health and safeguard the environment.
Federal Grants
Grants.gov
...find Federal Grant Opportunities, Grant Opportunity Notification, Grants.gov Newsletter, and more.
Finance
Women's Venture Fund
Micro loans for women entrepreneurs in underserved urban communities
Maine SBDC FAQs
A listing of our most frequently asked questions and their answers
SBA- bp basics
A step-by-step guide to writing a business plan
sbdcnet bp listing
A list of Business Plan infromation resources
Bplans.com
A full menu of Business Planning resources
Ultimate Business Planner
Business Planning sofware designed for Quickbooks
Palo Alto- BP Pro
A Business Planning software package
Jian- BizPlanBuilder
Software to help design your business plan
SCORE bp templates
Review real busienss plans, complete with financial and accounting statements
sbdcnet bp templates
An A-Z listing of Business Plan templates
Bplans.com templates
The Business Plan templates on this site are part of a complete guide to business planning
SBA Finance page
The SBA helps you take a detailed look at your finances.
Home-based biz financing
A step-by-step guide on home based business finance brought to you by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
FAME
An expert source for information on business financing here in Maine
morebusiness.com
A lisiting of links to valuable reading material on business finance
DECD-me office biz devel.
Information and assistance to help foster and grow Maine business and Maine communities
BankRate.com
Compare bank rates, find articles and information on how the bank financing system works
BusinessFinance.com
A Business Funding Directory
Moneycafe.com
Maine- based listing of Commercial Finance Firms
grants.gov
Find and apply for Federal grant opportunities
MissouriSBDC- truth about grants for Small Business
Small Bus. Innovation Research Prog.
Government help to assist you in developing your business technology
USDept of Energy's inventions& inovations
Grant opportunities for businesses with an eye on energy saving technologies
MTI- proposal inf.
Grant opportunities for businesses in Maine's technology intensive sectors
NMDC
A free Maine-based loan packaging service
FAME
Financial Business Assistance for Maine Small Businesses
SBA- FIN:loans
Federal loan packaging assistance and Inforamtion
FEMA- SBA
A disaster loan resource
SBA- Disaster Assistance Home pg
Inforamtion and Resources on loans that assist business owners recover from natural disasters
SBA
Very Small Business Loans available to qualified small businesses
Count-Me-In for Wm's Economic Indp.
Business loans, education and consultation for women business owners
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)
Loans and equity financing for small and sole proprietor enterprises
Women's Venture Fund
Small loans for women entrepreneurs in underserved urban communiites
American Institute of CPAs
A complete source of accounting information
CPAdirectory.com
National online Directory of accountants
QuickBooks Pro 2004
Financial Management Software
MYOB
Accounting software for Windows
Peachtree Complete Accounting
Business Management and Accounting software
Bizpeponline.com
Pricing and Breakeven Analysis Software
Civil Recovery Services, Inc.
Assistance and Information on recovering losses that occurred as a result of theft
National Assn. of Credit Mgmt.
A resource for credit, collection and financial management information
D&B; Small Business Solutions
Credit and colllection tools and information
Accufax
Assistance managing and collecting credit
Ecollectionagencies.com
Search from a nationwide listing of collection agencies and learn about their services
Nolo Press
Download this template of a legally-sound letter to send to debtors
eGroupBenefits.com
Employee benefit packages and benefits management
BenefitsLInk
Free compliance information and tools for employee benefit plans
Advantage Payroll- 401 (k)
An online 401k program
National Center for Employee Ownership
Nonprofit membership research organization focusing on employee stock ownership plans
Foundation for Enterprise Development
Information on establishing an employee ownership program
SalaryExpert.com
A salary research site
JobStar
Find a salary survey on your occupation or industry
ExpensAble
Expense report software
Risk Mmgt. Assn.- Annual Stmnt Studies
Information and reports on credit, market and operational risk
PrivateCo.com
Analysis and reports on business performance
Top 10 Mistakes when asking for VC
A guide to obtaining Venture Capital
Venture Capital Primer for Small Bus.
This guide is an easy to undersatnd introduction to Venture Capital
National Venture Capital Assn.
A trade association offering information on the Venture Capital Industry
Vfianace.com
A financial services portal
The Capital Connection
An online network of Venture Capital resources
SBA- SBICs and Vent Caps
A list of direct links to small business investment companies
ASBDC- HUB Zone
Federal Contracting opportunities for qualified small businesses
Online Women's Business Center
Provide services and resources to women-owned businesses
Springboard Enterprises
Helps women business owners obtain equity capital
Count-Me In for Wmn's Economic Indpc.
Business loans, consultation and education for women business owners
Government Contracting
GovCon
...aVerticalNet marketplace for industry professionals.
HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program
...federal contracting opportunities for qualified small businesses.
Market Development Center (MDC)
...a technical assistance resource connecting Maine businesses with markets and suppliers.
Pro-Net
...procurement marketing and access network
SBA Office of Government Contracting
...services that help small businesses meet government contracting requirements.
USDA Procurement
...programs for small, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses.
WomenBiz.Gov
...the gateway for women-owned businesses selling to the federal government.
Insurance
Insurance Information Institute
...answers to the many questions about small business insurance.
Maine Bureau of Insurance
...the Bureau of Insurance, within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, regulates the insurance industry for solvency and consumer protection.
National Association for the Self Employed
...Be the first to know about legislative action that affects you and your business
International Trade
Federation of International Trade Association
...fosters international trade by strengthening the role of local, regional, and national associations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada that have an international mission.
Small Business Exporters Association
...provides exporting resources, networking, advocacy and information for exporters and those interested in exporting.
Office of International Trade
....helpful publications and links, including basic how-to.
Management
bCentral
...it's all about managing everyday business.
Entrepreneur.com
...one of the most visited web sites serving small business.
Entrepreneur.com
A powerful search engine and complete resource guide for entrepreneurs
SBDC Information Clearinghouse
Search resourcs, research and information in 18 different categories
BetterManagement.com
Use this free site to explore your business managemnt issues
MoreBusiness.com
Free source offering a wide selection of resources, articles and templates
Edward Lowe Foundation
Links those trying to expand already established businesses with resource and assistance
National Association for the selfemployed
Support for micro businesses and the self-employed
US Patent and Trademark Office
Legal protection for your ideas
US Copyright Office
Information and applications concerning copyright registration
Small Business Environmental HomePage
..This is a page of Environmental help for small business.
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental help for small business
Pract.Guide to Env. Mgmnt for Small Bus.
A guide to undersatnding the environmental issues that affect your busieness
Workplace Poster Requirements
Information on what you must legally post in your workplace
OSHA
Safety and helath resources and information for those in your workplace
US DOL Employment Law Guide
Statutes and regulations that affect businesses and workers
eLaws
Information about federal employment laws
Backgrounds Online
Provider of employment screening and background checks
HRTools.com
Human Realtions software, resources and tools
Incentive Marketing Assn.
Resources to help you create your own incentive marketing program
US Equal Employmnt Opportunity Comm.
Answers to your equal employment opportunity questions.
Dept. of Labor- Layoffs
Information and resources for employers facing layoffs
HR.com
A membership organization offering employee managemant help
Dress Code template- W's Bus. Center
A template to help you write a dress code for your business
NFIB
A guide to the laws that pertain to the employee relationships within your business
Guru.com
Hire a freelancer, consultant or contractor
Family Firm Institute
Information and networking opportunities for family businesses
Family Business Consulting Group
Consulting services and publications for family business
irs.gov
Information to help you undersatnd the status of an employee as a contractor
ME Institute for Family Owned Business
Local support for family-owned businesses in Maine
Entreworld
A business managemnt information site providing top resources, tools and guides
EntreWorld
...Operated by the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. BizBest calls it "the most extensive and useful small biz web site anywhere"
Marketing
The Logo Company
A logo design service
1-800-MYLOGO
Individulaized logo services
SRDS
A provider of media rates and data
KnowThis.com
A marketing virtual library
Commission Junction
A client service offering performance based marketing solutions
Link Share
A pay for perfomance affiliate marketing network
Refer-it.com
A search engine fro revenue sharing programs
American Marketing Assn.
Information and research covering a wide range of marketing needs
ProBrochure.com
Brochures and professional marketing material
PaperDirect.com
Paper products for your professional needs
NetPost mailing online
Buy and post promotional business postcards
TeleZoo.com
telecommuications, marketing and procurement services
Tele-Direct
Call center services provider
Vastweb
E-commerce, fufillment and call center solutions
Maxwell Sroge Company
Mail order consulting and advertising, specailists in the catalog business
Direct Marketing Assn.
A wide selection of catalog publications for reference
U.S Postal Service
A direct mail service with information on how to set up your own services
Zairmail
An online direct mail provider offering access to a variety of resources
Opt-In, Inc.
Opt-in e-mail marketing soloutins for direct mailers
Topica Email Publisher
A service provider of web-based marketing solutions
Ad Resource
Information on advertising and promotions
Submit Express
A search engine submission service
bCentral Banner Network
Free, specailized, online banner advertising
Incentive Marketing Assn.
Resources to help you create your own incentive marketing program
Find-a-Promotion.com
Promotional product ideas, strategies, proposals and pricing
GoPromos
Order promotional products imprinted with your logo
Kioskcom
Self service kiosk information
GreatLists.com
A provider and search engine of business marketing lists
InfoUSA, Inc.
Sales and marketing support provider
ListsNow.com
Access to marketing lists used by major industry mailers
Hugo Dunhill Mailing Lists
A complete source of marketing list information and resources
Microsoft Mappoint 2002
Business mapping software
MarketMaps.com
A large selsection of busienss maps with the option to customize
Click Z stats
A network of marketing news, infromation and resources
MarketResearch.com
An agregator of global buseinss intelligence
Quirks Marketing Research Review
This site focuse on helping business owners undersatnd market research
American Marketing Assn.
A wide range of marketing resources, tools and information
Harris InfoSource
Busienss infromation for sales and marketing professsionals
SmallTownMarketing.com
Marketing, advertising and promotional ideas fro small town business
MarketIt Right
Marketing commmunnications planning and implementation
MoreBusiness.com
A free resource of marketing tools and infromation
Multicultural Marketing Resources
A resource and promoter of multculatural marketing news
SalesLogix
A customer realtionship managenmet provider
Goldmine
Sales force automation for your customer realtionship managemnet needs
JustSell.com
A subscrition service provising sales infromation, forums and tools
SalesLobby.com
Business to business information for those in the sales industry
Britten Media
Stock and custom signage options fro businesses
SBA- signage for your business
The rules and regulations behind acquirring and displaying signage
Palo Alto MP Pro
Software to create and implement your marketing plan
Jian- Marketing Builder
Marketing spreadsheets and marketing plan templates to download and print
Instant Quote Professional
A software application for busienss quotes and invoices
ATT- SBC- toll free services
Find a toll free number for your busienss
Trade Show News Network
An online reosurce for the trade show industry and those seeking to become involved
Trade Show Week
An online tradeshow directory
Ombudsman
Office of the National Ombudsman - SBA
...assisting small businesses when they experience excessive federal regulatory enforcement actions. FILE COMPLAINTS ABOUT FEDERAL AGENCIES HERE!
Small Business Ombudsman - EPA
...facilitating communication between the EPA and small business owners.
Research
Business.com
Business search engine and business directory
Hoover's Inc
A business information database
FedStats
A statistical data resource
KnowX.com
Access to national public records
Fuld&Co.-Internet; Intelligence Index
A busienss research and consulting firm
Center for Women's Business Research
Information on women business owners and their enterprises
ASBDC - IBIS World
Industry data and independent market research
MarketResearch.com
An aggregator of global business intelligence
Quirks Marketing Research Review
Promotes the understanding of market research in all industries
American Marketing Assn.
A marketing research source
Click Z stats
A source for interactive and internet research
Safety Compliance
Occupational Safety & Health Administration/Small Business
...assistance to help save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of your workers.
SafetyWorks!
...working for safety in Maine
Special Interest
Small Busienss Investment Companies
Online Women's Business Center
Promote the growth of women-owned busiensses
Springboard Enterprises
Help accessing equity markets
Count-Me In for Wmn's Economic Indpc.
Access to loans, education and consultation
Women's Venture Fund
Helps women entrepreneurs in underserved urban communities
The Women's Channel- EntreWorld
Business articles by the top women in their fields, links and resources
WomanOwned
business information and networking asssistance
Asian Women in Business
Asisstance for Asian Women in business
Maine Centers for Women,Work&Commun;
Training, advocacy and assistance right here in Maine
Center for Women's Business Research
Find research results, accesss information
SBA- Office of Native American Affairs
Business development and expansion tools
Native American Business Alliance
business to busienss networking and an extensive database of Native American owned businesses
Native American Rights Fund
Legal and technical assistance
Nat.Cent. for AmericanInd. Entprs Devel.
Business managment services and support
Native American Resources
A listing of specialized resources
Native American Census Data
print-ready demographic profiles
The Abilities Fund
Entrepreneurial opportunities
The Small Business&Self-employ; Service
Provide information, counseling and referals
The SEED Institute
Accessible managment training and technical assistance
Veteran's Small Business Research
A listing of data on entrepreneurial Veterans
VA Vendor Bulletin Board System
Information, data and dialouge on Veterans in business
VETbiz
information for veterans starting or growing a business
SBA- Veteran's Business Development
Information on resources available from the government and others
The Veteran's Corporation
Provide a wide range of business and extended services
National Black Chamber of Commerce
Support for black communities and the businesse that fuel them
National Minority Supplier Devel. Council
Match minority owned businesses with clients and contracts
US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
A business network for Latin Americans
Latin Business Association
Education, information and support for Latin-owned businesses
MultiCultural Marketing Resources
Public relations and marketing company concenrtating on the needs of minority owned businesses
DiversityBusiness.com
A free membership organization for minority, disabled and women-owned business suppliers
MBNet
A minority business information and resource service
National Balck Business Council
Advocate the growth of minority-owned business
Office of Small&Disadvantaged; Bus Utiliz.
Opportunities to help these businesses compete
Startup
Business Filings Inc.
Onine forms and services to help you establish your business entity
Corporate Creations International
Incorporation, trademark, corporate document filing and retreival services
The Company Corporation
Provides a wide range of corporate services
Worldfranchising.com
A portal of resources and databases full of franchising information
Franchise Network
An online network of franchise consultants
The Franchise Registry - SBA
A localized listing of franchise resources
A Consumer Guide to Buying a Franch.
A guide to purchasing a franchise
BuzGate SU resources
Answers to your business, tax and legal questions
Business Owner's Toolkit
An in-depth resource of business start-up information
sbdcnet-getting started
Start-up links, forms checklists and more
EntreWorld
Business resource information for entrepreneurs
Maine Business Answers
This site will answer all your questions about conducting business in Maine
IRS and SBA
Your tax questins answered courtesy of the IRS
Tax Resources
FirstGov for Employers
...working together for employers and businesses.
Internal Revenue Service: Small Business/Self-Employed
...a federal tax information resource for small businesses and the self-employed from the nation's tax collection agency, the IRS.
Maine Revenue Services
...a State tax information resource committed to providing quality service to Maine's citizens.
Payroll-Taxes.com
...the premier payroll reference library.
Quicken.com Small Business Guide
...making the most of your money.
Taxes and Bookkeeping
BusinessLaw.gov
A referece guide of legal and regulatory information
Online Business Tax Filing
Fill out, file and submit a variety of tax forms online
Payroll-taxes.com
A complete resource for payroll research
CCH Bus.Owner's Tool Kit- controlling tax
Free tax prep and filing services and information
IRS- tax forms and publications
Review and print tax forms and publications
IRS- e-file
Go here to file your taxes online
Bookkeeper IQ Test
A hiring tool to help you obtain a qualified bookkeeper
Technology Commercialization
Maine Small Business Technology Development Center
...a technology commercialization resource.
Advance Technology Program
...ATP funds a unique group of projects. In addition to innovative technologies with the potential for broad national benefits.
Maine Technology Institute
...a technology commercialization resource.
Web Development
Maine Web Designers
...E-COMMERCE & WEB DESIGNER DIRECTORY
Web Site Developers and Graphic Artists organized by State, Country and Services.
Webmonkey
...the web developer's resource
HTML Guru
...incredible dynamic html site.
National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA)
This is a primer for producing documents in HTML, the hypertext markup language used on the World Wide Web. This guide is intended to be an introduction to using HTML and creating files for the Web. Links are provided to additional information. You should also check your local bookstore; there are many volumes about the Web and HTML that could be useful.
Women Owned Business
American Woman's Economic Development Corp.
...Helping entrepreneurial women start and grow their businesses since 1976.
National Association of Women Business Owners
...Offering members a broad range of workshops, speakers, exhibits and networking opportunities
Women's Business Center at CEI
... a technical assistance resource.
Courses
FastTrac
...take charge of your business.
New Ventures
... entrepreneurship skills training in risk-taking, decision-making and communication to your business idea.
NxLevel
...helping entrepreneurs reach the next level of success.
USM Center for Continuing Education
...courses and certificate programs in all aspects of business.
Degree Programs
University of Maine at Augusta
...Associate and Bachelor Degrees with a concentration in Small Business Management.
Husson College
...Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Family Business.
Thomas College
...Bachelor of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management.
Online Training
My Own Business
...helping new businesses stay in business.
Small Business Classroom
...a digital strategy for training small business owners in a changing, global environment.
World Wide Learn
...the world's directory of online courses, online learning and online education.
Online Tutorials
UMaine Virtual Resources
..Putting knowledge to work with the people of Maine.
Online Women's Business Center
...business basics.
Management
Fast Trac
Publications
Business Week / Small Business
... the #1 business publication in the world.
BizJournals
...local business news from around the nation.
CNNmoney / Small Business
... small business from the editors of CNN and Money magazine.
Emerging Business
...taking your business to the next level.
Entrepreneur Magazine
... solutions for growing businesses.
Fast Company
... ideas that matter. Tools that work. Everything Fast.
Family Business
... the guide for building and managing family companies.
Fortune Small Business (FSB)
... right at the center of it all.
Home Business Journal
... the nation's leading home business expert.
Home Business Magazine
... the resource for home-based business owners, home office workers and telecommuters!
Inc. Magazine
... where to start and grow your business.
Industry Week
... leadership in manufacturing.
MaineToday / Small Business
... Maine's complete business resource.
Minority Business Entrepreneur
... for and about minority and women business owners.
The Small Business Journal
... dedicated to growing businesses.
Small Business Taxes and Management
... providing tax and management guidance to small and medium sized businesses and their owners.
Small Biz Tech Talk
... simple technology strategies for the small business on a shoestring budget.
USA Today / Small Business
... experience the news now.
WSJ StartupJournal
... The Wall Street Journal Center for Entrepreneurs.
Y&E; Magazine
... the magazine for teen entrepreneurs.
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