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Alliance can help the small entrepreneur locate the resources available to him/her. In addition to helping the entrepreneur's need for technical assistance, Alliance can provide contacts to other resources. The following is a sample of the resources available. For more information, please contact Alliance.
Business
Resource Center
Providing resources and information on Start-Up issues including:Small Business Primer,
Build Your Own Website, Find Funding, Entrepreneur's Franchise 500, Getting a Free Email
Newsletter. A great place to get a lot of information and get started.
Planware
Provides free downloadable business plan software. In addition to the software it is
selling, this site, which originates in Ireland, offers freeware, financial planning
shareware, white papers on business planning, financial planning, strategy development,
and lots more. The free, online financial planning software is supposed to work for any
kind of business that projects sales from $100,000 to $1 billion. You simply submit
financial assumptions for your new or existing business, and in return you’ll
receive, via e-mail “fully-integrated five-year financial projections as a
spreadsheet file.”
Bplans.com
Providing sample business plans, market plans, and other. Includes information on
these and other items of related interest. Personalize your plan using the
information provided. Also see on-line sample business plans by click here.
Entreprenuer
Magazines' Start-Up Kit
Providing start-up kits for various businesses and industry overviews of some of today's
hottest businesses. Each Startup Kit is a brief summary of the particular business, its
key markets, equipment costs and inventory requirements (if any). Additional startup
resources found
here.
Small
Business Administration -- Online Women's Business Center
The Starting Courses Directory will guide you through the critical steps necessary to make
your dreams come true. Over 52 national Women's Business Development Centers have teamed
up with small business experts to provide you with valuable information and insightful
advice on how to make your venture a Success. From women in business to resources
available to them, this is a premier place to start your research and build upon earlier
work. Make sure to also see the SBA
start up kit.
Writing
an Effective Business Plan -- Deloitte Touche
Extensive information and step-by-step guide to developing an effective business plan from
one of the nation's premier CPA and consulting firms.
Small
Business Exhange
Extensive information from the folks at American Express, providing information on various
business resources ranging from tax issues to marketing to startup. Inclusive are
various tips for entrepreneurs as well as resources available to them. Very
informative insight provided. Be sure to review the start-up
guide.
Los Angeles Chamber of
Commerce
he Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is Southern California’s leading advocacy
organization. Established in 1888, the Chamber’s mission is to help strengthen the
economy and communities of the greater Los Angeles area. Our priority issues for 1999 are:
Local Government Reform, Transportation, Water Availability/Reliability and
Welfare-to-Work. These priority issues supplement a number of standing committees which
develop general policy and advocacy action for on-going issues affecting the Southland.
Making It -- Minority
Success Stories™
The West coast's only television show dedicated to serving the needs of small and minority
business. Bringing
you the ultimate source for entrepreneurial inspiration and thinking, along with resources
for planning, operating,
and expanding your business.
California Chamber of
Commerce
Providing extensive information on all aspects of business within the state of
California. From small business issues to legal, one of the most indepth resource
tools for entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes.
Entrepreneur's Small
Business Library
Providing information information on developing your business plan, communicating with
investors, information on working with financials and interesting articles. Good
starting place for the beginner.
25
Tips for Entrepreneurs
Providing 25 useful tips for the entrepreneur from other entrepreneurs.
National
Business Incubators Association
Provides extensive information about what a business incubator can offer a start-up or
small business in addition to other pertinent information and resources. Something
for consideration for any small or start-up business.
Entrepreneurial Edge
Providing information and resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses on issues
relating to human resources, finance, accounting, taxation, legal, marketing, operations,
and much more.
EntrepreneurMag
Online magazine providing extensive information for entrepreneurs and small
businesses. Covers a wide variety of related topics and issues of concern.
Includes its own sources of reference and additional resources.
Avoiding the classic death
traps in starting a business
Provides 25 common mistakes made by entreprenuers and in small businesses and
start-ups. A nice to know series of items.
Entrepreneur Web
Extensive information and resources available for entrepreneurs covering topics such as
E-commerce and emerging businesses. Provides useful information on how to obtain
essential materials and reports/books free. A must for any entrepreneur.
American Small
Business Association
A partnership of more than 50,000 business owners like yourself whose principal goal is
running a profitable business. Its goal is helping you get there by providing the
resources you need and negotiating the best packages and discounts on your behalf.
United
States Chamber of Commerce Site Map Directory
Providing a series of resources available to small businesses and entrepreneurs. The
USCC site map will allow you to find what you are looking for alphabetically.
Small Business by
Yahoo
Elaborate site containing extensive information on small businesses and entrepreneur
resources. From starting a business, to financing it to sustaining it, all this and
more is covered here. Articles are insightful and the resources are very useful.
Starting
Your Business
Listing of web based resources available for starting your business.
Entrepreneur
Online Resources
Providing extensive information on various issues of interest to entrepreneurs and small
businesses. Lots of resources available for starting and growing your business.
ICD
Entrepreneurial Training Program
Provides assistance to both individuals interested in starting their own businesses and to
owners of fledgling businesses (in operation for five years or less). Training is
provided in a classroom setting with an established curriculum covering all aspects of
business development and operation. Several local providers are listed.
Business
Technical Assistance Providers
Provides a list of providers, who if you qualify, may allow for free counseling and
individual technical assistance (which may include assistance with planning, financing,
marketing, etc.) to help you grow and prosper. Greater Los Angeles Area, Harbor /
San Pedro / Carson / Torrance Area, Valley Area, and Orange County Area are covered.
Technical
Assistance for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Your small or medium sized business may be eligible for technical assistance at one of the
six Los Angeles Business Assistance Centers (BACs). The Centers are operated by community
based organizations and/or local colleges and universities, and are funded by ICD.
Assistance is provided through a combination of in-house counselors, school faculty and
private business professionals. Includes a listing of local business assistance
centers.
Los
Angeles Community Development Department, Industrial and Commercial Development Division
Provides information on various services and resources made available to entrepreneurs and
small businesses. Loads of information from lending programs to business assistance,
to incentives and other related topics.
Business
Resource Center Tools, Forms & Templates
Provides information on and sample forms and templates including: Sample Business
Agreements, Press Releases, Business & Marketing Plans, and Business Checklists. Also
provides tools useful to any small
business entrepreneur.
Quicken Small Business
Forms & Tools
Providing sample and downloadable forms and tools for small businesses on topics
including: Business Finance, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Management,
Firing & Termination, Marketing, Recruiting & Hiring, Start a Business, Vehicles
& Equipment, Worker Safety. An essential resource for any entrepreneur and
business. All material is downloadable for use.
Quicken Owner's Handbook
An on-line handbook for any entrepreneur. It addresses the following topics:
Starting a Business, Planning Your Business, Getting Financing, Marketing, Your Office
& Equipment, People Who Work for You, Managing Your Finances, Controlling Your Taxes,
Getting Out. Provides essential information all small businesses and their owners
should know. An industry section
provides information about further resources for your business.
Los
Angeles Times Small Business Tools
Providing simple do-it-yourself kits to creating your own press releases, launching a
banner ad campaign, collecting bad debts, making a credit decision, and finding a
tradeshow. Includes a small business resource
guide.
Entrepreneurship
101
The Los Angeles Times has compiled a step-by-step process for entrepreneurs starting a
business. The online book covers: How to Choose a Business, How to Start a Business,
How to Develop a Business Plan, How to Finance Your Business, and How to Grow Your
Business. A must for any entrepreneur.
Business
Town Forms
Providing 10 ready to use business letters as well as software to aid you in creating your
forms. Additionally you can also access professional forms. All
material is available for download and you can purchase the software if you like. Site index provides access to additional
resources.
Please see Business Resources for additional resources.
