Small Business Resources
The following resources and online tools can help you improve your businesses across several key dimensions of competitiveness. Be sure to start by taking the Small Business Success Survey to assess what areas you should focus on!
General Business Tools:
- “Are You Ready to Start a Business?” Self-Assessment Tool
- Free Sample Business Plans
- Take the Small Business Success Survey
- Free Online Courses from the SBA
- MySolutionSpot Small Business Resource
Capital Access:
- “Are You Qualified for a Line of Credit?” Quiz
- Equity Simulator
- SCORE Small Business Lending Center
- Search Small Business Financing Sources
- Free Annual Credit Report
Marketing & Innovation:
- 15 Steps to Writing a Winning Marketing Plan
- 15 Steps to Writing a Winning Business Plan
- Small Business Ideas from Idea Cafe
- 20 Small Business Ideas for Small Towns
- Get Online Video Guide
- Find a Domain Name
- Get Listed on ThinkLocal Business Directory
- Online Marketing Solutions
- Search Engine Marketing Seminars
Workforce:
- Human Resources Templates & Tools
- Training Management Resources
- Free Online Timesheet
- Background Checks
Customer Service:
Computer Technology:
- Online Document Management
- Event Registration Tool
- Inventory Management Tool
- Online Shipping Marketplace
- Network Solutions Technology Products
Compliance:
Small Business Events
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My Journey
One of the key things we have learned from the Small Business Success Index is that being online is the most powerful thing a small business can do to help themselves grow and to improve the actual effectiveness and efficiency of the business. However, only 50% of small businesses are currently online. So what is holding the other half back?
