Links

American Express Small Business Exchange

Resources, news, a tax guide, expert advice, products and services, and more for small business.

Business Council of Fairfield County (SACIA)

Online directory of Fairfield County businesses, local news and events, resources and research, and training opportunities for the Fairfield County business owner.

Center for Business Planning

Business planning, marketing planning, and business strategy information, advice and software. Features online interactive business consulting, sample small business plans and outlines.

Connecticut Economic Research Center

Registration and licensing, economic research, assistance in setting up or expanding a business, research and marketing services, and more for the CT business owner.

Connecticut Policy and Economic Council

Public policy reports and municipal and government data including taxes, local economic trends and statistics, schools, job migration, and more.

Connecticut Small Business Development Center

Professional counseling advice, training programs and access to a network of resources are provided here by the State of Connecticut to encourage entrepreneurship and the creation and expansion of small businesses.

inc.com

Considered by Folio to be the "best online magazine of the year," Inc. Online is impressive in its offering of news and information for small businesses.

Patent Cafe

With the goal to "educate, inform, protect, and promote innovators," the Patent Cafe is a gateway to invention news, feature articles, and advice.

SCORE

The Service Corps of Retired Executives provides counseling and resources for small businesses across the country.

Small and Home-Based Business Links

Tools and resources for the entrepreneur and small business owner, especially for those with home-besed businesses. See also their extensive Business Library.

Small Business Advisor

Central to the site is the "advisor" section, which contains information on topics affecting small businesses such as start-up, marketing, legal considerations, and the Internet. The site also provides a glossary of terms, tax hints for small business, information about doing business with the US government, and a collection of small business FAQs.

The Small Business Journal

"Dedicated to the growing business," this site features information on topics such as home offices, time management, customer service, franchising, tax law, communications, and sales and marketing.

U. S. Small Business Administration

Information on starting, financing, and expanding your small business, disaster assistance, legislation, and more from the federal government.