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    Census Data: http://www.census.gov

    Economic Indicators: http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/esbr.html

    Employment and Wages: http://www.bls.gov/data

    Consumer Expenditures: http://www.bls.gov/cex

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    Directories, Databases

    Edward Lowe Digital Library
    Full text keyword searching of nearly 4,000 indexed and abstracted documents and book chapters, to help you start and run your business. Leading small business book publishers, government agencies, universities, internet publishers, and not-for-profits are contributors. Part of the Edward Lowe Foundation, providing information, resources and publications dedicated to small business.

    The Gallup Organization
    Statistical reports and polls on consumer preferences, habits and opinions, compiled by one of the nation's most respected polling and market research sources.

    Technology Transfer Information Center
    Gateway to library of highly relevant materials and links from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

    US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
    Web Patent Database

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    "Angel" Capital Networks

    Active Capital (ACE-Net)

    AngelDeals

    Entree Network

    FundingPost

    Inc. Magazine Directory

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    Legal Information

    Corporate financial report filings -
    SEC Filings and Forms (EDGAR)

    Incorporation - how to incorporate in the 50 American States

    LawInfo.com
    Search for attorneys, witnesses, and consultants. This site also gives you loads of legal news and links to other legal sources.

    Findlaw.com
    Search U.S. and Canadian lawyers by state, specialty, or both, as well as research federal and state legal matters.

    Law Research
    Free search for legal opinions and legislation at all levels of the U.S. judicial system.

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    Accel Partners
    Agio Capital Partners
    Atlas Venture
    Austin Ventures
    Battery Ventures
    Bessemer Venture Partners
    Boston Capital Ventures
    Charles River Ventures
    CIVC Partners
    Edison Venture Fund
    Generation Partners
    Geocapital Partners
    General Atlantic
    Highland Capital Partners
    Hummer Winblad Venture 
    InterWest Partners
    JLA Ventures 
    Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
    Matrix Partners
    New Enterprise Associates
    Norwest Ven Capital
    Summit Partners
    TA Associates
    Trident Capital
    U.S. Venture Partners
    Venrock
    Venture One
    Walden Capital Partners

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    Startup Checklists

    PricewaterhouseCoopers Start-up Checklist: This checklist can be downloaded for free and is designed to be a comprehensive checklist for starting a company. It was prepared by the Entrepreneur Resource Center of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

    U.S. Small Business Administration Small Business Planner: A guide to help you determine if your idea is feasible; to identify questions and problems you will face in converting your idea into reality; and to prepare you for starting a business. It was prepared by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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    Business Ideas and Information

    AllBusiness.com  
    Our goal is to enable entrepreneurs and managers to do what they truly love. Operate their businesses. We accomplish that by providing customized solutions that will save you time and money on a wide range of tasks.

    All-Biz.com
    Entrepreneurship related resources including, articles, newsletters, books, magazines, libraries, vendor/service providers, government agencies, trade associations, schools, venture capital, marketing and business opportunities.

    Best Franchise Opportunities

    Provides key information and resources to those in search of franchise opportunities.

    BusinessBooksandMore.com
    To people who want to work at home - but can't get started. Learn everything you need to know from top selling books. Find tips and advice for small business and much more.

    Business Know How
    Good resource for small business. With a lot of content, a newsletter, software, etc. Not a lot of business planning information but is a well-laid out content rich site.

    Business Start Page
    This is the site where entrepreneurs start their business day. Lots of great information and resources including books, magazines, free catalogs, business tips, advertising aids, financial strategies, business netiquette and more.

    Competitive Edge – Where entrepreneurs start

    Edit Pros
    Marketing communication research and writing resources. Advice on writing press releases and marketing pieces as well as examples. Good starting point to develop and improve your promotional materials.

    1st Elite Work From Home
    Excellent business ideas, strategies, opportunities and information for the home based internet entrepreneur. Articles for starting a home business and links to help you start. Dedicated to your success

    Franchise Direct
    Useful site with loads of franchising information. Buy books on franchising, sign up for their free monthly newsletter, or take advantage of their consulting services this site is a must for any potential franchiser/franchisee.

    The Home Work Directory
    We help people find legitimate employment and income working from home.

    HomeBusinessDirectory.com
    The leading provider of home-based business information and resources.

    HomeBusinessResearch.com
    Devoted exclusively to the Small or Home Business owner. Find research, information and hundreds of links and resources for developing and marketing your business. Visit our free online tutorial on starting an Internet business.


    My1stBusiness
    Practical and effective small business tools, knowledge, resources and coaching for you to lead your business to success!

    Restaurant Franchise

    Offers many different food franchises all in one location. Choose from pizza franchises, donut franchises, coffee franchises, sub franchises, and more!

    Small Business Information Guide for About.com
    Extensive resource of free information for small business owners and entrepreneurs. This site has weekly features, guest experts, tips and tools, annotated links, chat, a newsletter, top business books and more, hosted by Ed Brown. Worth the visit.

    Web Marketing Today Center™
    Internet links to over 500 on-line articles about on-line marketing. Includes demographics, Net marketing theory, advertising, promotion, e-zines, and more.

    Work At Home Directory
    Work at home based business ideas, resources, and opportunities with proven track records.

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