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Business Resources

Small Business Administration :: http://www.sba.gov
Online resources including business plan basics and online courses. Local offices also provide free and low-cost classes.

SCORE :: http://www.score.org
A nationwide nonprofit group made up of retired executives who provide free counseling to small businesses.

Small Business Development Center :: http://www.sba.gov/sbdc
The federally funded Small Business Development Centers offer free consulting on topics such as finance, marketing, business planning and human resources.

Business Incubators

Business incubators offer information, classes and the opportunity to make connections with other business owners. Local chapters can be found at the National Business Incubation Association

Online Magazines

Tips and strategies for business owners. Profiles of existing business owners and trends in the market. Useful daily newsletters.

AllBusiness.com :: http://www.AllBusiness.com
provides information about products and services for entrepreneurs, small businesses and professionals to start, manage, finance and build a business.

Toastmasters :: http://www.toastmasters.org
Communication and public speaking is a must for all business owners. There is no better (or cheaper) way to do it that Toastmastes. Thousands of groups around the country - find the right fit and it can also be a good networking venue!

Non-Profit Resources

Tips on Writing a Non-profit Business Plan

Investors Circle :: http://www.investorscircle.net
These two groups don't give out money directly but are great networking organizations that include a lot investors.

Social Venture Network :: http://www.svn.org

Business for Social Responsibility :: http://www.bsr.org

Small Foundations :: www.smallfoundations.org

The Philanthropic Initiative :: www.tpi.org

Internet Nonprofit Center :: www.nonprofits.org

The National Council of Nonprofit Associations :: www.ncna.org