Online Business Law

Setting up your business on the Internet can be a lucrative way to attract customers, expand your market and increase sales. For the most part, the steps to starting an online business are the same as starting any business. However, doing business online comes with additional legal and financial considerations, particularly in the areas of privacy, security, copyright, and taxation.

Read article here http://www.sba.gov/content/online-business-law

What 2012 Business Sale Trends Mean For 2013

by Mike

New data shows that sellers pushed to unload their small businesses before the possibility of a Fiscal Cliff and higher tax rates. What does this mean for 2013?

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http://www.inc.com/mike-handelsman/what-2012-business-sale-trends-mean-for-2013.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

12 Commandments for Closing a Sale

by Grant Cardone

Like any game there are rules to selling, especially when it comes to closing a sale. To ensure sales success in your business, whether you're a startup or an established entrepreneur, here are a dozen of my best commandments for sealing the deal.

Read his tips here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222558

7 Blogging Mistakes That Small Businesses Make

by Lou Dubois

Many small businesses have turned to blogging as a way to engage and further connect with customers. But making mistakes in your blog can kill your business. Here are some of the biggest to avoid.

Read article here
http://www.inc.com/guides/201103/7-blogging-mistakes-that-small-businesses-make.html?partner=newsletter_Startup

Free Small Business Owners Resource Guide

Courtesy of Denise O'Berry
Small Business Expert

http://www.smallbusinessmatters.com/whatspossible/resource_guide.html

Search over 4,000 Small Biz Loans

Get a list of funding sources and service providers that match your needs, FREE... Cash lending, Receivables factoring, Equipment leasing, Real Estate financing
and more...

View resource page here
http://www.businessfinance.com

15 Free Courses for Small Businesses

Posted by MichaelDeutch

In celebration of ‘National Small Business Week’, here are 15 free online courses offered by the US Small Business Administration to help small businesses get started, get smart, and get profitable.

View list of topics here
http://blog.mindjet.com/2009/05/15-free-courses-for-small-businesses

Small Business Help Line (Resource)

Small Business Help Line: 877-384-8150

Incorporate.
Get financing.
Accept credit cards.
Write a business plan.
Build your business credit.

100 Small Business Audio Podcasts

"..We narrowed it down to 100 informative podcasts for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Most of the following podcasts specifically target a small business audience. Others have a broader business focus. All, however, are relevant to business owners and entrepreneurs. Explore and listen, and see what you think of this list."

Topics covered:
- Leadership and Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Operating a Small Business
- Tax and Finance
- Start Ups and Starting a Business
- Home Based Business
- Small Business Technology
- Business Opportunities and Franchises
- "All Around" Small Business Podcasts
- Business News and the Big Picture
- Non-active Podcasts

View complete list and podcast details here
http://www.smbtrendwire.com/2007/08/22/100-small-business-audio-podcasts

GOVERNMENT : Fed, State, Local - Business, More

American Small Business Association
http://www.asba.org

Business Government Index Site
http://www.business.gov

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
http://www.cfda.gov

Directory Local, State & Federal Sites
http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm

Disability Government Site
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov

Federal Citizen Information Center
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov

Federal Depository Library
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html

Federal Government Resources Page
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/federal.html

First Gov - http://firstgov.gov
Business & Non Profit - http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Business_Gateway.shtml
Int'l Business - http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Foreign_Business.shtml

General Service Administration - http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/home.do?tabId=0
GSA Government Catalog - http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_BASIC&contentId=9439&noc=T

Government Library Access
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html

Government Programs
http://www.business.com/guides/government_programs

NTIA Government Listing Links (Small Biz)
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/opadhome/mtdpweb/smabus.htm

Primary Government Links
http://www.businessforum.com/bookmarks.html#1

SBA: Small Business Association - http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov
SBA Disadvantaged Business - http://www.sba.gov/sdb
SBA Government Business Development - http://www.sba.gov/gcbd
SBA Training - http://www.sba.gov/training

Small Business Development Center
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu

US Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov

US Counties Site Search
http://www.uscounties.com

U.S. Government Online Services - http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Services.shtml
Reference Center - http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Reference_Shelf.shtml