|
 |
|
|
"Through
this portal, you will find information you need to start and file a
business entity [including nonprofit corporations] in the State of
California. In addition, you can access information relating to
business entity and other statutorily required filings, trademarks,
service marks, UCC financing statements and Notary Public Commissions."
Searchable. From the California Secretary of State.
Provides
access to more than two million records filed in California's Secretary
of States Office's corporation and limited partnership/limited
liability company databases. Includes answers to the most frequently
requested business entity information, such as address, status,
Secretary of State file number, date of filing, and agent for service
of process. Includes order forms for requesting documents and
information regarding checking and reserving corporate, limited
partnership, and limited liability company names.
The Handbook
(sixth edition, 1999) is a guide to the "state licenses, permits,
registrations, or certifications required by law to do business in
California." Each entry specifies, as applicable, fees and examinations
required, average time to process applications, and other information.
There is general legal information on doing business in California; the
site warns, "Local or federal business requirements are not included in
this handbook."
Dun
& Bradstreet's database allows you "to find a business by name,
location, D&B D-U-N-S® Number, or telephone number from the D&B
database of over 13 million U.S. companies. You'll be provided with key
information including address, telephone number, URLs, business
principal or chief executive officer, and business size, all at no
cost."
This
site, designed for the entrepreneur or small business owner, contains
tips on everything from starting a business to finding funds. Includes
franchise and business opportunity databases, free e-mail accounts, a
chat room, and classifieds. Contains articles from Entrepreneur Magazine, Business Start-Ups Online, and Entrepreneur's HomeOffice. Also available in Spanish as Soy Entrepreneur.
Forms
from federal agencies are often hard to track down. This site provides
easy access to the forms of the 500 most popular government services. Fedforms
is searchable by title, agency, form number, or keyword. Includes IRS,
social security, small business, passport, immigration, military, and
more.
This
site provides a one-stop guide for employers to federal and state tax
and wage reporting information. It walks employers through the process
of starting a business, hiring employees, and understanding reporting
requirements. It also links to the commonly used tax forms and
publications, electronic filing services, state tax offices, and other
tax-related Web sites.
This
site has legal information in non-legal language including wills,
estate planning, retirement, elder care, small business, employment,
independent contractors, Internet, trademarks, copyright, patent, trade
secrets, landlords, tenants, real estate, consumer, travel, neighbors,
pets, family law, living together, debt, bankruptcy, taxes,
immigration, lawsuits, mediation, personal injury, criminal law, cars,
and tickets. There are annotated lists of recommended Internet
resources for each subject. Great content from Nolo Press, a major
publisher of self-help law books.
The
Service Corps of Retired Executives gives small business owners
guidance in establishing and maintaining successful enterprises. The
Web site offers disaster advice; locations of local chapters; links to
calculators, free software, business plans, trade shows, and other
business resources; news and informational articles; and free,
confidential counseling by e-mail. Counselors representing more than
600 skills are available to assist in locating investors, setting
goals, veterans' business issues, and other matters.
A
part of the United States Small Business Association (SBA), the Office
of International Trade "works in cooperation with other federal
agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small
business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export." The
site contains FAQs and publications, including a guide to exporting;
online forms; information on trade finance programs; and lists of
events, banks participating in SBA programs, and Export Assistance
Centers.
Information on starting, financing and expanding your business; SBA info by state; searchable.
These
kits offer industry, market, and operations information for over 40
types of businesses. The site includes how-to guides with comments from
successful entrepreneurs, suggestions for researching business
opportunities and creating a business plan, and links to associations
and franchises. It also features an e-mail service for an expert's
advice about starting out, sales and marketing, management and
operations, and other matters.
This
Web site includes well written articles on subjects of interest to
entrepreneurs. Provides information on starting, running, and marketing
a business. The site includes a forum, a section of frequently asked
questions, and links to related sites. The information is directed at
women but would be of interest to any entrepreneur.
|
