Federal Sites
Small Business
Administration - Online training and conferences, as well as
information about starting, financing and expanding
your business. Links to local information are
included.
National Small
Business Development Center - Links to Internet guides on starting a business.
SBA’s Women's
Business Center - Information on starting, running and marketing a
business.
Minority Business
Development Agency - Information for minority owners of enterprises of
all sizes from the Department of Congress.
Department of Labor
- Statistical and regulatory information for
employers and workers. Some forms included.
SBA’s U.S. Business
Advisor - Links to information on business development,
taxes, financial assistance, laws, international
trade and a business resource library.
U.S. Census - Demographics for your marketing and business
plans.
Securities and Exchange
Commission - Forms and regulations, as well as information and
advice for the small businessperson.
FirstGov - Links to other government sites and agencies.
Illinois Sites
Illinois
Secretary of State - Corporate name availability searches, forms and
links to local and national business information
sites.
Illinois
Department of Commerce - Information on business incentives, workforce
assistance, financing, tax incentives and
initiatives for women and minorities.
Northeastern Illinois
Planning Commission - Population, demographic and regional data for
Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Commercial and Professional Organization Sites
Des Plaines
Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Local business information.
Nolo.com - Legal information in language that is easy to
understand. Subject areas include small businesses,
patents, employment and taxes.
Work At Home Mom's
Online Magazine - Business and job ideas, and information on how to
get started working at home. Includes articles, recipes, games,
crafts and more.
International
Homeworkers Association - Huge jobs database, a newsletter, links to
distance learning, a discussion forum and useful
links.
Entrepreneur
Magazine - Advice on starting a business, marketing,
franchises and more.
Entrepreneurial
Parent - Articles, a newsletter and a discussion forum for
work-at-home parents.
Workingtoday.org - Nonprofit organization advocates for issues
affecting independent workers.
National
Association for the Self-Employed - Information for small and "micro businesses"
owners.
