Web Resource Links for Small Businesses
These website links have been selected by SCORE Southern NH to provide information on subjects relating to the starting of and running of small businesses. This list of links is a complement to the Business Library and between them you will find much of the information that you need to start and run a business successfully.
Bankruptcy
NH Bar Pamphlett on Bankruptcy Optionis
If financial problems have overwhelmed your finances, Bankruptcy may be an option. Read some of the basics here.
Business Funding
The Speed Venture Summit™ is the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth businesses and investors in New England, hosted by the New Hampshire High Technology Council and the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, and brought to you by Gold Sponsor Comcast Business Class
Business Planning
NH International Trade Resource
If you need export or import advice, this N.H. site may help!
US Census Data
Use Census data to check demographic data or the area where you will operate.
US Patent and Trademark Office
If you are thinking of a patent, check here for more info. If you need a name to operate across the nation, the PTO can help you too!
Business Taxes
IRS Tax Center: Employee vs Independent Contractor
It is important you understand the rules for an employee versus who may be an Independent Contractor. The IRS defines it on this site.
IRS Tax Center: Forms & Publications
You no longer need to visit the IRS to find the forms you need!
IRS Tax Center: Frequent Questions
This page has a lot of the key questions we hear. Check it out.
IRS Tax Center: Key Business Taxes
Here are the main types of taxes you need to think about. Some depend on what business structure you choose.
Government
State of New Hampshire
State of New Hampshire official website with links to all state services and departments.
Legal
Find Law
Provides easy and comprehensive access to small business legal information. Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, Bankruptcy Law, and other areas are covered. Also section on forms and contracts.
Register A Business in New Hampshire
Register your business name with the Secretary of State, NH. This site helps you see what names are available.
Manchester Area Resources
Amoskeag Business Incubator in the Millyards
Inexpensive Office Space For start-ups.
Part Time office space for start-ups
Office support for start-ups Check it out
Marketing
Marketing Teacher
For those serious about marketing this is an excellent advanced resource. If you have questions about Brands, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats), Product Life Cycles, Market Research you can find the answers here
Research Databases / Statistics
Federal Statistics
Statistics from over 100 federal and state government agencies.
Trade Show News Network website
TSNN.com is an online resource for the trade show,
exhibition and event industry since 1996. contains data on more than 15,000 trade shows,
exhibitions, public events and conferences.
zipskinny
Census type information presented graphically. Employment, population, economic, zip code comparisons.
Small Business Information Sites
Business Owners Toolkit
Excellent resource for small business. Includes information on almost every conceivable small business subjects including: Starting a Business, Hiring and Managing People, Financing Your Business, and Building Personal Wealth.
Entrepreneur.com
General information and resource site for small business entrepreneurs. Includes information on all aspects of starting and running a small business.
SCORE Learning Center
SCORE Headquarters maintains a wide variety of help tools on this link. Whether you are new or seasoned, there may well be something here for you
Wall Street Journal Site for Entrepreneurs
Provide articles for entrepreneurs just thinking about starting a business or buying a franchise, as well as tips and guidance for people already running a business. Tools to find a business or franchise, write a business plan or get business help.
Starting a Business
IRS Tax Center: Starting a Business
Taxes are an important part of your new business. The IRS works hard to help. If you do the right things, you'll save money and hassles.
My Own Business
My
Own Business is a nonprofit website covering all ot the basic business
disciplines of starting and operating a business. The basic 14 section
online course is free - some material is at cost.
NH Small Business Development Center
This course provides the aspiring NH small business owner with information and resources for starting a business in the State of New Hampshire. Find out about: registering a business name, the different types of business organization, taxes and licensing, insurance, business plans, and more. Many important website links and other resources are provided within the course.
65 Animated Slides - Approximately 1.25 Hours (You can stop a course and restart from that point by bookmarking it)
Self -Evaluation Test
Take a minute to try this SBA evaluation test. It will score your answers and help you see if you are ready to start a business
Small Business Administration Help Page
Our parent organization, the SBA, has more help tools for you!
Website / Internet
Go Daddy.com
This website will help you find an available website came and help you find a home for it on the net. This is not the only provider like this, but these folks are popular.
Patelligence, LLC
Patelligence is one of preferred vendors for SCORE Southern New
Hampshire Chapter for web development and search engine optimization.
Patelligence provides the following services: Web site design,
development and hosting, e-commerce sites, and search engine
optimization. Ask them for special pricing for SCORE clients.
Looking for more help with your business? Contact SCORE now and make an appointment for your FREE and completely confidential counseling session either at either our Manchester location or one of our other Southern NH offices.
If you have found great and relevant material but need some help understanding it consider coming in for free counseling.
Or attend one of our small business workshops.
Andrew Hatch,
Lotions and Potions
“Knowing there is an experienced person available to discuss any issues and review ideas is a great confidence booster. To have free access to a network of expertise and information at a critical point in the development of a new venture is incredibly valuable. SCORE should be a first call for any entrepreneur looking to start or expand a business.”
Some people are repeat customers for newer businesses
More Success StoriesSimplified Business Plan March 15th, @ Bedford Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, NH:
The literature is full of outlines and directions for preparation of a detailed business plan. Every business should have a business plan, but recent studies have shown that the business owner can prepare a business plan in their own language, and, if structured as a set of operational tools to help run the business, it serves them well and satisfies all other requirements while significantly simplifying the writing task.
Monday Mar 15, 2010
5:30 to 8:30 PM
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Small Business Tax Workshop, April 8, @ Laconia Savings Bank,167 Main Street, Concord, NH:
This workshop focuses on the tax laws in a manner that the small business owner can understand and then use many to enhance the cash flow and profitability of the operation while in full compliance with the law. A detail roadmap of how the business owners operation flows into the basic IRS 1040 forms which must be submitted is provided in a clear and simple manner. In addition, many useful IRS publications which address the basics for small business operations are discussed.
Thursday Apr 08, 2010
5:30 to 8:30 PM
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7 Steps to a Better Website, April 12, @ Amoskeag Business Incubator, 33 S. Commerical St. Manchester, NH:
This workshop focuses on the fundamental aspects of defining, creating and implementing an effective web site. The workshop covers in detail the many subtle issues that make the difference between a web site that is just there and one that brings the business and its customers together. Included are discussions on domain name, user friendly design, right content, best host, proper selection of the creating team, realistic cost planning options, how to market the site and how to measure results.
In these workshops, attendees have an option to sign up for a free 0.5 hour one-on-one live consultation about their current web site.
Monday Apr 12, 2010
5:30 to 8:30 PM
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How to Really Start Your Own Business, Bedford Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd., Bedford, NH:
Almost everything you need to know about starting a business. Covers defining the idea, organizing the business, focusing on customers, cash flow, picking employees, writing a business plan and obtaining financing. This workshop also covers pitfalls to be avoided and serves as an introduction to topics for deeper study.
Thursday Apr 29, 2010
5:30 to 8:30 PM
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