Entrepreneurship/Small Business : General Online Resources

A useful nonprofit organization that provides free resources and educational tools for entrepreneurs.

Website from the U.S. Small Business Administration offering education resources and tools for entrepreneurs.

Provides resources and support to the state’s 4.1 million small businesses, including non-profits and startups. Information includes how to start a business.

The Index measures the satisfaction of U.S. household consumers with the quality of products and services offered by both foreign and domestic firms with significant share in U.S. markets.

The Census Business Builder is a suite of services that provides selected data at the county and city level tailored to people looking to start a small business; includes socioeconomic and demographic data, key industry statistics, and even consumer spending data!

Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey includes "information on buying habits of America's consumers.

NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Industry-Specific Trade Data, Industry Trends, and Trade Data for Manufacturing and Services industries from the International Trade Administration of the US Dept. of Commerce.

The Bplans site includes free sample business plans, helpful tools and guides to help you manage your business better, practical advice on planning, interactive tools and calculators, and publishes daily advice to help you grow your business.

Small Business Administration's resources for starting a small business and writing a well informed business plan.

A free, short guide to the steps needed to write a business plan.