Web Resource Links for Small Businesses
These website links have been selected by SCORE Portland to provide information on subjects relating to the starting of and running of small businesses. This list of links is a compliment to the Business Library [link to 6.0] and between them you will find much of the information that you need to start and run a business successfully.
Government
State of Maine
State of Maine official website with links to all state services and departments.
Legal
Find Law
Provides easy and comprehensive access to small business legal information. Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, Bankruptsy Law, and other areas are covered. Also section on forms and contracts.
Marketing
Marketing Teacher
For those serious about marketing this is an excellent advanced resource. If you have questions about Brands, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats), Product Life Cycles, Market Research you can find the answers here
Research Databases / Statistics
Federal Statistics
Statistics from over 100 federal and state government agencies.
Trade Show News Network website
TSNN.com is an online resource for the trade show,
exhibition and event industry since 1996. contains data on more than 15,000 trade shows,
exhibitions, public events and conferences.
zipskinny
Census type information presented graphically. Employment, population, economic, zip code comparisons.
Small Business Information Sites
Business Owners Toolkit
Excellent resource for small business. Includes information on almost every conceivable small business subjects including: Starting a Business, Hiring and Managing People, Financing Your Business, and Building Personal Wealth.
Entrepreneur.com
General information and resource site for small business entrepreneurs. Includes information on all aspects of starting and running a small business.
Midcoast Maine Business Works
Mr. Jeff Snedden, the Executive Director of Mid-Coast Business Planning and Development, is also heading the Business First Coalition which sponsors this website.The website is intended to be the coordinating facility for planning activities to suppport midcoast businesses.
Wall Street Journal Site for Entrepreneurs
Provide articles for entrepreneurs just thinking about starting a business or buying a franchise, as well as tips and guidance for people already running a business. Tools to find a business or franchise, write a business plan or get business help.
Starting a Business
My Own Business
My
Own Business is a nonprofit website covering all ot the basic business
disciplines of starting and operating a business. The basic 14 section
online course is free - some material is at cost.
Looking for more help with your business? Contact SCORE now and make an appointment for your FREE and completely confidential counseling session either at our Portland Maine office or one of our other Southern Maine locations.
If you have found great and relevant material but need some help understanding it consider coming in for free counseling.
Or attend one of our small business workshops.
C S Wurzberger,
Premiere Web Services
"When I started my own business I depended on SCORE's workshops to put me on the right path"
With the confidence and knowledge gained by relying on SCORE's advice
during the start-up phase, C S Wurzberger has grown her business into
one of the region's leading internet strategy firms. She has also
recently launched a second company, Gift Shops of America , which
trades solely on the web.....
Starting Your Own Business:
This workshop covers the finance, legal, marketing, accounting, and insurance aspects of starting a business. The information is presented in an interactive presentation format with time allocated for questions.
Tuesday Sep 09, 2008
6 - 9 PM
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Marketing and Sales:
There is no element of business success more important than marketing and sales. Why do customers buy? How often do they buy? What should the price be? This workshop will help you answer these and many other critical questions.
Tuesday Sep 16, 2008
6 - 9 PM
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Writing A Business Plan:
There is a critical difference between businesses that succeed and those that fail. And it's not a matter of luck. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge you need to develop a successful Business Plan.
Tuesday Sep 23, 2008
6 - 9 PM
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WebSite Reviews:
This is the second of a two workshoop series designed to aacquaint the student with the basics of web site design, creation and review. For $50 the first 7 people to apply will get a complete web site review by our computer web expert C. S. Wurzburger. For $30 up to 20 additional people may attend to take notes and learn the process. Success passes do not apply for this special workshop.
Thursday Sep 25, 2008
5:30 to 7:30 PM
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