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How many small businesses are there? Just a few more than there are ways to count them.

Content: Article | Author: John Case | Source: Inc.com | Subject: Small Business

The use of electronic mail has grown exponentially in the last five years. When used properly, it is a very effective messaging and information medium. However, abuse of e-mail can be a significant risk to a company. Read about why an email policy is necessary and guidelines for establishing one.

Content: Article | Author: Charles Parker | Source: ManagementFirst | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Small Business

This guide provides links to Inc.com’s best resources on everything a soloist needs to know — from buying insurance and paying taxes to designing a home office and getting clients to pay on time.

Content: Online Resource | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Small Business

Simple, everyday cost-shaving strategies can help get your business off the ground. Or, if you’re further along in the process, these strategies can help you grow your business faster.

Content: Online Resource | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Operations, Small Business

Jobs and Wozniak. Gates and Ballmer. Some partnerships have infinite potential. And some don’t. A good business partner shares your vision and echoes your passion. In short, the right partnership can be a match made in heaven. Of course, a mismatch can lead to disaster. Inc.com’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Business Partner offers insights from successful pairings as well as caveats from partnerships that … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Small Business

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The newest guide from Inc.com offers step-by-step instructions for publishing an email newsletter. This series of articles leads users through the process “from conceptualizing your newsletter to formatting it and delivering it to subscribers.” Each of the articles also links to other articles from the Inc.com archives, thus creating an extensive manual for enewsletter creation. By the end of guide, users will have a clear … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: Inc.com | Subjects: Marketing / Sales, Small Business

Created and maintained by the Canada Business Service Centres, the Online Small Business Workshop is a highly-detailed and thorough online course on arming new business owners with the tools they need to start a new business. The class is broken down into five lessons. The course begins with “Starting with a Good Idea” and walks users through the rest of the steps ending with “Basic … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: Canada Business Service Centres | Subject: Small Business

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An online book covering the legal basics of starting and running a business. Includes 20 chapters:
1. You and Your Attorney
2. How to Get Started in Business
3. How to Select the Best Business Form
4. How to Make Your Corporation Tax-Free
5. Buying or Selling a Business
6. Franchises
7. How to Save Time on … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Author: Fred S. Steingold | Sources: BusinessWeek, FindLaw | Subjects: Legal, Small Business

Kimberly L. McCall brings you MarketingAngel.com, a resource for articles on marketing topics. Find tips for marketing success in the free resources area, which covers everything from starting a business to tips on conducting successful marketing campaigns.

Content: Online Resource | Author: Kimberly L. McCall | Subjects: Marketing / Sales, Small Business

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This government site has a wealth of useful resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Content: Online Resource | Source: Small Business Administration (SBA) | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Small Business

SmallBusiness.com is a “knowledge sharing community and human-powered search tool” for those running and serving small businesses. The SmallBusiness.com advice network is based on the knowledge management systems of large businesses, meaning that they expect community members to informally share their successes and failures. Users are encouraged to ask for advice on a variety of business topics. Advisors answer questions, and those looking for advice … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: smallbusiness.com | Subject: Small Business

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ABCs of Small Business is the small business education site of VentureConsult. It is a resource for small business owners and the people who want to start or buy a business. It aims to provide one place that would answer most basic business questions without getting deeply into esoteric academics or giving people a hard sell.

Content: Online Resource | Source: VentureConsult | Subject: Small Business

Set of useful (though not comprehensive) resources for startups or small businesses. Categories include: Business Ideas (Build an e-business, Buy a business, Analyze your financial performance, Find company valuations, Order industry financial data, Calculate startup costs); Startup Financing (Find a business incubator, Get business loans, Find real estate loans, Locate venture capital, Locate private equity, Find a credit card processor, Outsource your collections, … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: AllBusiness.com | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Small Business