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No-cost and low-cost resources for entrepreneurs and businesses.
Starting a Business
Whether you are considering opening your own consultancy, creating a new product or buying a franchise, there is a plethora of free resources on the Web that provide guidance for it. The following are are some of the best sites for information and support that assist you in making your business idea a reality.
If you are thinking about starting your first business, you probably already know that there are as many risks as there are rewards. However, depending on your likes and dislikes, skill sets, and other factors, entrepreneurship may or may not be for you. Here are some articles to help you assess whether it is or isn't.
If you are a woman or minority, getting certification as a woman- or minority-owned small business can help you get contracts with national corporations as well as state and local governments. Here are the organizations that certify qualified businesses:
  • The National Women's Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) is a private certification organization. NWBOC has launched a national certification program for women-owned and controlled businesses as an alternative to the multiple state and local certifications required by many public and private-sector agencies or prime contractors. More than 100 major corporations, agencies, and organizations accept NWBOC certification.
  • The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) offers certification for women-owned businesses, administered through fourteen regional affiliates. Certification is accepted by more than 700 national corporations, as well as state and local government agencies.
  • Certification for minority-owned businesses is done by the regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. For a list of the certifying agencies by state, click here.


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