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Statistics

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

Statistical Abstract: http://www.census.gov/stat_abstract
CenStats Databases: http://censtats.census.gov
Factfinder: http://factfinder.census.gov
Quickfacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov
Current Industrial Reports: http://www.census.gov/cir/www/
State Data Centers: http://www.census.gov/sdc/www/

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

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

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

Public Sector

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

"Angel" Capital Networks

Active Capital (ACE-Net)

AngelDeals

Entree Network

FundingPost

Inc. Magazine Directory

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.

VenCap Firms:
Tops on the Internet

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

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.

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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VenCap Firms:
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VenCap Firms:
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