During this time of COVID-19 Crisis
Our SBDC Office is still available remotely to assist your Small Business. Please email us or leave a phone message. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.
Federal
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Offers basic information on starting a business, writing a business plan, licenses/permits, and different federal loan and grant programs
- Useful information on small business taxes, business entity types, what to keep records of, and obtaining a federal employer identification number (FEIN)
IRS Publication "Starting a Business and Keeping Records"
- Provides the basic federal tax information for people looking to start a new business, as well as information on record keeping
U.S. Government Printing Office
- Useful for obtaining the official and authentic government publications of Congress and Federal agencies
- Information covering Employment Law Advisor tutorials, guide to benefit plans and the Fair Labor Standards Act
Social Security Administration
- Filing W2 forms
- Useful for understanding the process of acquiring a patent or trademark and any applicable laws or regulations
- Useful for basic copyright information including fees, laws and policies
- Great resource for checking your credit score
Federal Contracting Opportunities
- Federal agencies use this site to communicate contracting opportunities and their buying requirements to potential suppliers
International Franchise Association
- Franchising 101
- Job descriptions and wage standards for various occupations
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Information on wages
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Anti-discrimination laws
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Immigration reform and control
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Occupational safety and quick-start guide to compliance
