Where can I find free info on small businesses?
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Try sba.org.  It's the small business association and they have a lot of great resources.
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The library!!! excellent place to find what you need FOR FREE!\ngood luck!'
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http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/plan/index.html
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I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, & Nolo. All 3 are great resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the sources box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well -- see posted links.\n\nTry reading up on the subject. I put relevant links in the sources box.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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www.sba.gov The Small Business Administration, there are many tools on the web site for new small businesses.
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The best place to start is the Small Business Bureau. Offices in every state, and the information is free. Often they will work with you on forming and finalizing a small business plan and working with you to get the proper financing.
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try sba.gov, they have all kinds of business related information. also try the state of Maine's website.
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http://www.businesslicenses.com/
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If you have a small business you might want to check out http://www.merchantcircle.com\n\nthey're a new site whose sole purpose is to help small businesses grow. They provide tools to connect with the local community and help target potential customers through newsletters and coupons.\n\nThey're new so check them out, I'm sure they could be of some help. It's also free so why not. \n\nhope this helps :)
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Be sure to check out the Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov/ Although they dont have any free money, they can assist you with your business plans, assist you in seeking loans, assist you with resource planning and allocation, as well as a variety of other stuff. They are simply an incredible resource.
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Some sources of information:\n\n1. Industry association - they often have papers or studies about the industry\n2. Bureau of Census - you can check the retail surveys they have for information on the sales generated by the industry\n3. Books on the topic - check with your library for books on the specific industry you are interested in\n4. Websites such as Bizstats.com and other free industry information\n5. Trade magazines - check freebizmag.com, amazon.com or tradepub.com for listings of magazines in particular industries\n6. Attend trade shows - go to tsnn.com for listings of trade shows in that industry and if possible, attend so you can meet with industry players, manufacturers and suppliers. Often trade shows have seminars that talk of industry trends, among others\n7. Buy market research reports - expensive with many selling upwards of $650 but they are often comprehensive
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www.yellowbook.com\n\n\nSearch for businesses and business phone numbers by name, category, and location.\nCategory: Business Phone Numbers and Addresses\nwww.yellow.com
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Ask at your public library for books such as "The ultimate small business guide : a resource for startups and growing businesses," "202 Services You Can Sell For Big Profits,"  and "What business should I start?"
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www.craigslist.com..... Find your area and click on the free section.
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Try this site where you can get free business cards of people in small or large companies
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The Chamber of Commerce should have information.  You might also check with the Better Business Bureau.  They might have a way to get information.
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It hard to get info on people for free.  But the websites below are great for a small fee.  You'll get EVERYTHING!