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Business Census Data

To search for demographic data, start with the US Census Bureau. Here you will find detailed data on private population demographics, and a variety of business statistics such as, how many and what type of business are located in a particular community area.
Link: quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html

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Business Competitive Research

One of the best ways to find industry data on size, trends, and competition, is through the annual and quarterly filings required by the US Securities Exchange of all publicly traded companies. This information, known as 10k or 10q, is detailed and voluminous. Read what you want, but be aware that the SEC requires these firms to be as honest as possible.
Link: www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml
Link: www.freeedgar.com/Search/BeginSearch.asp

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Business Counseling

Tap multiple sources of confidential business counseling services offered through government and nonprofit agencies.
Link: Small Business Counseling

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Business Credit and Charge Card

Discover how business credit and business charge cards may be utilized to manage cash flow, track business expenses and support a range of business reward incentives including earning points redeemable for dining, shopping, entertainment, travel, purchase discounts and automatic savings opportunities.
Link: AmericanExpress.com

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Business Filings and Incorporations

Form a corporation, LLC, or nonprofit in any state, as well as perform other business filing related activities cost-effectively and conveniently online.
Link: BizFilings

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Business Tax Help

Discover help for Self-employed businesses, workshops, tax tools, forms and publications.
Link: www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

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Dental Insurance

Small business dental benefit plans can be custom tailored to your employees both in terms of cost and coverage, as well as provide a basis for minimizing absenteeisms and maximizing employee retention.
Link: www.eligibility.nedelta.com

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Domain Name Registration

There are a variety of on line resources where you can register a domain name, learn if a domain name is available, or even learn who owns a particular domain name. A couple of reliable and cost-effective options include GoDaddy.com and Gandi.net.
Link: www.GoDaddy.com
Link: www.Gandi.net

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Franchise Opportunity in Invoice Discounting

Established franchise opportunity offers a plug-and-play business model that involves providing short-term working capital to small businesses by purchasing selected invoices at a discount and being compensated at 100% invoice value typically within 40 days. This is the leading alternative funding source for small businesses at a time of high need and demand for workable funding solutions.
Link: The Interface Finanical Group

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Energy Management

With knowledge comes power and having as much control as possible over your electricity bill is important. Learn about available tools and suggestions for getting a handle on how your business uses electricity, steps you can take to conserve and ways you can receive help with lowering your energy usage -- and your costs.
Link: www.PSNH.com

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Online Payroll Services

Online payroll service makes small business payroll processing easy and cost-effective anytime from anywhere. Multiple payroll service options include payroll processing, direct payroll deposit and state, federal and local payroll tax management, as well as access to 401(k) plans, health insurance plans, pre-employment screening services and workers compensation solutions. With a mobile application, you can also run payroll from your PC, laptop, iPhone®, iPad®, IPod® touch or Android-compatible mobile devices.
Link: SurePayroll

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Online Video Presentation Software (SaaS)

Transform static business messaging into high-impact, interactive online videos to build sales, marketing, training and related business relationships. Create and share slides, documents, images, video and audio. Add surveys and polling questions to interact. Track who views what, when and from where to monitor impact and drive ROI.
Link: brainshark.com

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Printing For Less

Online printing services offer small businesses a cost-effective and easy approach to developing professional brochures, web sites, direct marketing collaterals, catalogs, business cards, envelopes, letterhead, invitations, CD covers, announcements, posters, signs, vinyl banners, flyers, greeting cards and much more.
Link: PrintingForLess

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Small Business Health Insurance

Take advantage of a leading online insurance marketplace to research, analyze, compare and purchase Individual and Family Health Insurance, Small Business Health Insurance, Self-Employer Health Insurance, Short Term Health Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Travel Insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), COBRA benefits and other insurance products and services.
Link: eHealthInsurance

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Sales Proposal Templates & Software

Discover how Sales Proposal Templates & Automation Software can help your business secure new clients and expand business with current clients. Broad selection supports general business, grant-writing, IT, web, software, hardware, photography and other industry needs, and is used by tens of thousands of businesses and freelancers in over 100 countries.
Link: ProposalKit.com

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Teens & Entrepreneurship

Review five (5) steps to business ownership including Explore, Decide, Build, Connect and Succeed, as well as resources such as a student activities guide, a volunteer guide, and an assessment tool, at a website launched in collaboration between the US Small Business Administration and Junior Achievement Worldwide.
Link: www.mindyourownbiz.org

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Trademark Filing

To file a trademark or service mark, to check availability of a name or phrase, or even to find out what the terms mean, go directly to the US Patent Office. Here you will find a search option and a filing option. If you choose to file on line, you can use a credit card in a secure transaction. A month or so later, you will receive hard copy confirmation of your filing.
Link: www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm

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Veterans in Business

Connect with the tools needed to be successful as a Veteran in business including access to capital, entrepreneurial education, access to markets, access to services and business networking opportunities.
Link: www.vetbizgo.org

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