WEB RESOURCES FOR: ENTREPRENEURS, FREELANCERS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, AND HOME-BASED WORKERS
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ENTREPRENEURS
www.elance.com -- Post requests for proposals, bid on projects, post your own services. Includes private message board and shared file system. Free during beta test period.
www.edge.org -- A good place for business owners who are looking to join the growing online community of entrepreneurs. Reviews the 400 "best" sites related to starting a business.
www.entrepreneur.com -- Offers a selection of articles related to starting and running your own business as well as a number of useful links. Includes a discussion forum, business tools, and assistance with building your own web site.
www.entreworld.org -- Filters the plethora of entrepreneurial information on the web and organizes the information into categories. Also offers a bookstore and calendar of events.
www.startupbiz.com -- Startupbiz.com offers resources and assistance for entrepreneurs, new companies, and people wanting to start a business.
FREELANCERS
www.freeagent.com -- Offers assistance with everything from administrative support to 401K and stock options for freelancers.
www.homeofficemag.com -- Offers helpful advice and columns on a variety of topics relevant to working from home.
www.talentmarket.monster.com -- An online talent auction where employers bid on services of freelancers. Free of charge, you create a Talent Profile that employers in need of services are able to peruse.
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
www.allsmallbiz.com -- Maintains a growing index of web pages related to all sorts of small-business subjects.
www.americanexpress.com -- A collection of tips and suggestions for small business operation.
www.businessfinance.com -- A free service for businesses seeking capital. The site walks you through the process of locating funding to start and maintain your business.
www.bizoffice.com-- Information is one of the most critical components of building your small business, and this online resource delivers dozens of articles to help you succeed.
www.businessweek.com/smallbiz -- Advice columns and tools to help you compare credit card payments and find the most cost effective loan options. This site also includes an extensive business directory that lists business development centers.
www.businesslead.com/ -- Comprehensive guide to starting your own business. Includes information on everything from using the internet to marketing and financing.
www.cfol.com -- A good way to connect to businesses and lenders, this site features a database that includes thousands of financial service companies.
www.employease.com -- Advice and resources related to human resource issues for small business owners.
www.herassistant.com -- Tips to give your business a boost or learn how to start your own business
www.ideacafe.com -- Offers advice and feedback from other small business owners.
http://www.inc.com -- A web site for growing companies that offers searchable databases, software, and resource lists.
www.isquare.com – Advice site for small business owners or for individuals hoping to start their own businesses.
www.netledger.com -- An online accounting service for small business owners.
www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/sb_ency.html --An online legal encyclopedia that provides information on laws about owning and operating a home-based business. Also offers tax advice and provides resource lists.
www.office.com -- Combines business information, community features and e-commerce resources into one site.
www.onlinebusadv.com – An online business advisor offering information for business owners and managers.
http://www.quicken.com/small_business -- This site enables you to search for publications and articles on various industries. It also includes tools for locating lenders, assessing your insurance company, getting credit reports, and locating business consultants.
www.rentageek.com -- A database listing computer consultants.
http://www.sba.gov -- A government sponsored resource that offers information on financing, regulations, patents, taxes, and insurance. Includes links to more than 3,000 sites related to small business ownership.
http://www.score.org -- Offered by the Service Corps of Retired Executives. A free and confidential service that includes over 12,000 volunteer counselors who will share their expertise via e-mail.
www.youngandsuccessful.com -- Geared toward young professionals who operate their own businesses. Requires registration (free) that then entitles you to discounts, directory access, and a quarterly newsletter.
www.zdnet.com/smallbusiness --Draws on the extensive resources of Ziff-davis, a major media and marketing company, ZDNet: Small business provides helpful information for smallbusiness owners.
TELECOMMUTING AND HOME-BASED WORK
Geared toward women who work out of their homes. Offers advice and web-based tools to keep your business organized. Message board enables women to connect with one another.
www.langhoff.com -- Offers advice and answers questions related to working from home and starting or running a home-based business.
http://www.telecommute.org -- Offers practical advice on finding home-based jobs.
www.works.com -- A site where you can order supplies for your home office.
Comprehensive guide to starting your own business. Includes information on everything from using the internet to marketing and financing.
8/10/05