Information Resources

  • About.comThis site covers hundeds of subjects relating to business and industry segments. The small business sections (http://about.com/smallbusiness/) and (http://sbinformation.about.com) provides articles and links to marketing, human resources, financing, and o
  • All Business.com: Market ResearchThis site offers a vast collection of services, how tos, real-stories, forms and agreements on market research, both online and offline. It also offers start up tools listed for businesses. These are listed at the bottom of the site under Start-Up Kit.
  • BIZ INFO LibraryThe BIZ INFO Library is a free online collection of practical articles on starting, managing, and growing your businesss. BIL articles are written by business experts from across the country, providing information you can trust and immediatly use.
  • Biz StatsThis website provides instant access to useful financial ratios, business statistics and benchmarks. Effective and understandable analysis of businesses & industries.
  • BizFilingsBizFilings helps entrepreneurs and small business owners form corporations and LLCs.
  • Bureau of Labor StatisticsProvides data for use when preparing a business or strategic plan.
  • Business ForumAn independent informational and professional resource center for entrepreneurs.
  • Business Know-HowIdeas, advice, and resources for the small business owner.
  • Business Owner's ToolkitThis is a complete guide for the small business owner on successfully marketing goods or services. It introduces small business owners to some of the concepts and strategies that professional marketing experts in large companies use and show how they can
  • Business Plan CenterThis website provides sample business plans, guidelines, and resources to write a business plan and evaluate your strategy.
  • Business Week OnlineNews and information as it relates to small business.
  • BusinessTownAn online resource covering a variety of topics from accounting to sales.
  • Company CorporationThis website offers essential business services such as licensing, incorporating, and other small business resources.
  • e Small OfficeReference site with articles and helpful links to assist entrepreneurs in start-up, financing, human resources, sales & marketing, taxes & accounting, home offices, and more.
  • Edward Lowe FoundationThe foundation supports entrepreneurship by focusing on second-stage entrepreneurs and the belief that they are vital to the United States economy. It develops and delivers educational programs and information that help second-stage entrepreneurs grow and
  • Entrepreneur MagazineOnline magazine with news and information directed to entrepreneurs.
  • Fast Company MagazineAn online magazine containing news & information for business.
  • FranchiseSearch.comA website for franchise companies and opportunity seekers to uncover franchising information, industry details, franchise lifestyles, and a directory of businesses for sale. The website contains profiles on hundreds of franchise oportunities to research a
  • Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial StudiesAs part of the University of Notre Dame, the Gigot Center offers a collection of resources for potential and existing business owners.
  • Hoosiers by the NumbersThe Indiana Department of Workforce Development's labor market site provides high quality data and analysis for informed decison making.
  • IBM Small and Medium Business CenterIBM's Small and Medium Business Center provides the tools for companies to thrive in today's global economy.
  • IBM SolutionsIBM integrates hardware, software, business consulting and IT services into business solutions to meet your goals. IBM also has strong alliances with partners to deliver business solutions. IBM combines deep industry expertise, practical tools, powerful r
  • Idea CafeFrom starting a business to marketing, e-commerce, and networking the Idea Cafe contains information and resources for the entrepreneur.
  • InContextCurrent workforce and economic news with searchable archives.
  • Indiana Business Builder (IBB)Indiana Business Builder (IBB) includes many resources that can have a positive impact on Indiana small businesses. Foremost among offerings is ReferenceUSA, which provides information on over 14 million U.S. businesses. This resource is provided through
  • Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) - Indiana UniversityThe Indiana Business Research Center is an extensive resource for data and analysis of economic and demographic information needed by business, government and nonprofit organizations in Indiana and throughout the nation.
  • Indiana Business ReviewYour source for credible analysis on current issues affecting the economy, the IBR online has searchable archives.
  • Indiana Economic DigestThe news behind the numbers, the Digest is a unique partnership with daily newspapers throughout Indiana providing access to daily news reports on business and economic events.
  • INSPIREINSPIRE offers magazines, books, encyclopedias, and other resources to all Indiana residents. Research current events, science, business, health, notable people, hobbies, and much more from your library, school, home or office.
  • Jim Blasingame - The Small Business AdvocateDedicated to helping small businesses, the Small Business Advocate site delivers valuable and pertinent information to help small business owners to be successful. The site offers thousands of multi-media resources provided by hundreds of experts.
  • JumpUpJumpUp is a free website from the makers of QuickBooks and TurboTax that helps new businesses get up and running quickly and successfully.
  • SBA Office of Women's BusinessThe Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) oversees a network of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) throughout the United States. Through the assistance provided by the WBCs, entrepreneurs, especially women who are economically or socially disadvantaged
  • SBDCNet National Information ClearinghouseSBDCNet serves as a resource providing timely, relevant research, web-based information, and training to SBDC counselors and their small business clients.
  • Small Business AdministrationPrograms, information, and resources to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed.
  • Small Business Plan GuideThis website will help you locate the right information to write your business plan. It contains online sources of current, relevant, and accurate information for completing a business plan.
  • StartupJournal.comWhen you visit StartupJournal.com, you'll see our main page, which lists current stories and leads to our extensive resources. The main page is updated every business day, so visit often to keep up on the news and trends that affect you.
  • TradePub.comOffers free trade magazine subscriptions and technical document downlaods.
  • U. S. Postal Service Business ToolsTime saving tools for shipping and mailing for businesses.
  • WomanOwned.comProvides information, tools, and networking opportunities for women to start or grow their business.
  • Work.ComWork.com's mission is to provide an easy way to find the best available advice, information and solutions for starting and growing a small business and solving common business problems. 1,700+ Guides (more are added to the site daily) cover all business i
  • Working SoloAn information source directed toward self-employed, home-based professionals, and independent entrepreneurs.