Free Business Resources and Websites

Sample business plans by industry, aggregated from multiple sources.

More than 500 free business plans in a variety of industries.

Collection of business plans in 30 different industry groups.

The US Small Business Administration has a guide to putting together a winning business plan.

The Census Business Builder (CBB) is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau.

Incubators nurture new firms by providing support services and economical solutions to foster growth.Includes a directory of incubators by state.

Since 1995, a place for information about starting, marketing and promoting your business!

ISU Extension's resource for agricultural businesses, including information about crops, business development, and cooperatives.

Sponsored by Northeastern University Center for Family Business, this site includes articles in over 20 topics including estate planning, family business trends, and sibling rivalry.

An advocacy group for self-employed businesses.

Resources here include a list of Family Business Alliance - university family business centers - from around the US and Canada, facts about family businesses, and a list of readings.

Find business software for 23 applications or industry niches. Offers reviews, searchable templates, and Buyer's guide. Sample areas: accounting, business telephony, customer management.

B2B Reviews, Buying Guides & Best Practices

G2 helps businesses discover, buy, and manage the technology they need to reach their potential.

Marketing, Sales, and service software to help your business grow. Some free content with various monthly plans.

Salary information for employers and employees.

Provides data for typical salary ranges for target job titles located in specified U.S. cities.