There are hundreds of sites that offer business information and advice to small and home-based business owners. This list contains a selection of Canadian and U.S. sites that have been most helpful.
Although these sites are based in North America, many provide valuable information to benefit you as a home-based business owner no matter where you live.
Bookmark this site for quick reference and save yourself hours of searching when you need important information.
Money Sense - Canada's best selling personal finance magazine offers practical ideas and advice on how to earn more, invest more and live your life with financial freedom.
Rich Dad - Raise your financial IQ by learning the basics of investing and business building. If you're interested in building your own business so you don't have to work for someone else for the rest of your life, Rich Dad can help. Take the Financial IQ Quiz to see how you measure up.
Publicity Insider - Publicity secrets for savvy businesses and entrepreneurs.
Robert Middleton, the owner of Action Plan Marketing, offers heaps of free marketing advice and information designed to help you attract more clients.
Teleclass International - Professional TeleLeader Training Audio Course. Train to be a teleclass leader at your convenience and use this forum to reach thousands of hungry imformation seekers who are eager to invest in knowledge and growth.
Business Articles - Latest business news and management advice on how to best build your own business.
Business Info Guide - Provides entrepreneurs with hundreds of industry specific resources and free information. Whether you're preparing to start a business or you're already a successful business owner, you'll find the information you need to start and manage your small business including a free newsletter, articles by industry experts, business startup checklist, business license requirements, and resources for all 50 states, marketing tips, and more.
Business Law - (U.S.) Free legal advice on starting a business.
Business Owner's Toolkit - The CCH Business Owner's ToolkitTM is brought to you by CCH Tax and Accounting, a leading provider of legal and tax information and software to the business community in the U.S. and abroad since 1913.
They provide the most accurate and up-to-date information available — all in one place — to help you quickly answer questions, make decisions, and get the most from your business.
Business Resource for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs - Sponsored by the IRS. This site provides information such as a checklist for a new business and selecting a business structure, operating a business with employees, deductions and credits, record keeping and accounting methods. Additional resources include the Small Business Tax Calendar, Tax Topics for Businesses, and Frequently Asked Questions.
Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) - Since 1971 the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has been giving small firms a big voice in the public arena. If you own and operate your own business and are looking for ways to help it prosper, then CFIB can be of service.
Capture Planning can help you learn how to find business opportunities and win more contracts. This site offers:
- Online training, information, and resources
- Samples, tutorials, manuals, workbooks, templates, and best practice guides
- News organized by market, company, and industry section to help you stay on top of industry trends
Elance - Over 100,000 entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and managers rely on Elance to do the projects that start, market, and grow their businesses. Leverage your time by building a team of experts to handle your administrative tasks, gather statistics, prepare presentations, marketing, writing, etc.
Evan Carmichael – Motivation and strategies for entrepreneurs. Forums, blogs, mastermind groups and resources for serious business owners
Government of Canada Service for Entrepreneurs - Free information on business planning, registration, financing, taxation, market analysis, statistics, human resource management, importing, exporting, intellectual property, etc.
SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business. Get small business advice via email that’s fast, confidential and free, from experienced pros. SCORE volunteers are ready to help you problem-solve or answer business questions.
United States Small Business Administration - The SBA has numerous programs and services designed to help small businesses succeed with offices to assist you in every State.
Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus - Offers examples of work at home schemes and tips for avoiding them. This site also links to U.S. Better Business Bureaus.
Competition Bureau Canada - A division of the federal government created to protect you from fraudulent schemes disguised as work-at-home opportunities.
Federal Trade Commission - Facts for consumers: Work at home schemes.
S.O.H.O. Magazine - Canada's FREE small office/home office magazine is produced three times a year and distributed to Canadian entrepreneurs through Staples Business Depot.
Work at Home Based Business Opportunity
Work at home business guide of home based business opportunities and the tools needed to succeed working from home.
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