Free Business Resources and Websites

*Begin here to find a link to your state library system portal - an "entryway" to libraries and resources which many states provide their residents. As a state resident you may only need to obtain a library card to use the resources.

Everything you need to know about starting and running a small business.
The SBA offers the State Economic Profiles. To find the one for your state, type STATE ECONOMIC PROFILES in the search box.

Find rankings of the states on "Policy Measures and Costs Impacting Small Business and Entrepreneurship".

Find assistance from a retired executive in your industry.

An integrated-government-website platform for business that uses interactive wizards to guide the user down the appropriate path.

Find a business opportunity offered by the U.S. government.

From the U.S. Treasury: Provides capital to community banks to encourage lending to small businesses.

Find your Secretary of State Office for research on corporations filed with the state.

Programs to support small businesses (training, business opportunities, tools & resources).