Government
Business.GOV
Offers federal, state and local regulatory information as well as online legal resources for small business owners.
FedBizOpps
Posts all federal procurement opportunities above $25,000.
Marketing Spot
An active cut to the chase website on Internet Marketing and running a business.
Federal Trade Commission
Works for consumer protection and a competitive marketplace.
Internal Revenue Service
Provides tax information, forms and tips.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ensures safe and healthful workplaces through oversight and regulations.
U.S. Copyright Office
Protects intellectual property from unauthorized reproduction or use.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Offers business research, development assistance, economic analysis and trade assistance.
U.S. Department of Justice
Enforces the law in areas of national interest, including criminal activities, immigration and civil rights.
U.S. Department of Labor
Governs work-related areas, often through special agencies.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Protects human health and safeguards the environment.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Provides descriptions and explanations for various anti-discrimination laws.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Offers information and online filing for patents and trademarks.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Provides loan guarantees, education and networking/mentoring opportunities.
Trade Associations
American Management Association
Builds knowledge, skills and behaviors through training and tools to help business professionals and their organizations grow.
American Marketing Association
Furthers career development for marketing professionals.
Employee Benefit Research Institute
Provides research and education about employee benefits.
Fambiz.com
Provides information about family business challenges and links to more than 30 family business centers.
National Association for the Self-Employed
Provides lobbying, discounts on business services and grassroots development.
National Federation of Independent Business
Provides lobbying and advocacy for small businesses.
National Retail Federation
Protects and advances the interests of the retail industry.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Encourages small businesses through counseling and mentoring.
The Direct Marketing Association
Provides information and services to direct marketers and consumers.
The Family Firm Institute
Provides research about family-owned firms and education for family business advisors.
U.S.
Chamber of Commerce
Fights for business interests by lobbying the government, challenging
unfair guidelines in courts and educating businesspeople.
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