Business in the Library: Small Business Digital

Great site to find out what local and state licenses you'll need to start up.

Collaboration between the Louisiana Secretary of State and Business.gov

Small business start-up begins with the SBA. Business plan templates, info on financing, links to state sites and more can be found on this site.

Great links including writing business plans and the 10 steps to starting a business.

Known as the "Counselor to America's Small Business," SCORE advisers provide mentoring, start-up counseling, business planning and financial forecasting. Services are free. Some seminars have registration fees.

Got an idea for a new business? Need a business plan? You don't have to reinvent the wheel. Search the Business Plans Handbook for a plan template that will work for your new business.

You probably won't be able to find a grant to start a small business, but you can use this site to find surplus equipment, training, and loans. They're your tax dollars -- take advantage of them!

The New York City Public Library provides the outstanding site for small business. Download podcasts, find business forum archives and "how-to" articles. Lots of valuable information!

Technology start up news and resources