This section has resources to assist you in starting a business. To begin, select an item from the list below or from the "Browse" box on the left.

General Resources:
• State Guide: Obtaining Licenses & Permits
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Starting Your Business
• Local SBA Offices
• State Guide: Chambers of Commerce
• National Federation of Independent Businesses
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs:
• Minority Business Development Agency
• National Minority Business Council
• SBA: Minorities
• SBA: Native Americans
• SCORE: Resources for Minority Business Owners

Resources for Women Entrepreneurs:
• Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
• SBA: Online Women's Business Center
• SBA: Women Entrepreneurs
• Women-21.gov

Resources for Veterans:
• Center for Veterans Enterprise
• SBA: Office of Veterans Business Development

Sample Business Plans:
• 60+ Sample Plans (Palo Alto Software)
• For Small Retailers (SBA) [PDF]
• For Small Service Firms (SBA) [PDF]
• For Small Construction Firms (SBA) [PDF]
• For Small Manufacturers (SBA) [PDF]

Licenses & Permits:
• State Guide to Obtaining Licenses & Permits

Tax Resources:
• IRS: Information for Small Business/Self-Employed
• State Tax Agencies