Business Information

Ever dreamed of starting your business?

Looking at perhaps a franchise?

It can be very confusing to sort through all the information.  Trying to get financing, creating business plans, getting demographic reports, licensing/permits, and the list goes on. Well, here is what may be considered some helpful resource locations, to start your research in the prospect of owning your own business.

Now keep in mind each state may have different laws or regulations so you will need to do further research.  A good location would be the Secretary of State office for your particular location.

But to get you started...

Ever thought of franchising?  Millions of companies offer the opportunity to own and run a business.  The companies are retail, dining, customer service, vending, manufacturing, and more... It all depends on what you are looking for.

But here are just a few sites geared towards franchises...

http://www.franchisegator.com

http://www.franchiseinfomall.com

http://www.franchise-opportunites.com

http://www.franchisesolutions.com

An interesting article for the newly business minded...

http://www.businessknowhow.com

This is a good article from the above site.

http://www.franchisetrade.com/articles/best-worst.htm

These may offer some decent tips and such

http://www.entrepreneur.com

http://www.planware.org/ideas.htm

http://www.access2000.com.au/Guides/guides.htm

http://www.allbusiness.com

This is a government site, it is most likely the best as far as being of possible use

http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/startup/guide.html

http://www.va.gov

Here are a couple of sites you may find of interests... geared towards business plans and such.  Some of them are pay for their services, but they offer some good general free info... just something to help you research and get a better grasp of your business needs.

http://www.online-business-plans.com/planning.html

http://www.bplans.com/Sample_Business_Plans

http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/ovbd/index.html

http://www.planware.org/freebusinessplan.htm

Charity startup information

http://www.charity.com

 http://www.idealist.org

Website for business startup

http://www.business.gov

For the patent and copywrite… you may want to read these carefully to see what applies.

http://www.uspto.gov

http://www.copyright.gov

There are literally millions of sites out there.  I listed just a few to perhaps assist you with a little bit of guidance to follow your own dreams.   As with any undertaking it is best to fully research and study before starting anything.  One should carefully way the pros and cons, only then sure you follow through with your venture...

So as you can see there are several opportunities out there if you are willing to try!

"It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about?"

Henry David Thoreau

This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. It is the responsibility of the reader to decide whether a group is appropriate for his/her needs.  I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information contained on the websites I have posted. By going on these sites you except full personal responsibility for anything or actions taken.  I do not endorse any activity, company, website, or service.  They are there for you to utilize and to perhaps assist you in your personal goals.  They are not the only resource available and as with anything you will need to conduct proper research.  I do not charge for the use of this website though donations are greatly appreciated.

 2009