Small Business Resources

Below are some general resources for small businesses, including how-to guides, magazines for entrepreneurs, resources for wage and salary information, and much more.

American Salaries and Wages Survey
Provides access to more than 40,000 salary statistics.
Available in the Reference section of the IUS Library.
Call Number: HD4973 .A447
Entrepreneur
A magazine specifically for entrepreneurs, includes how-to guides, sample legal documents, tips for writing a business plan, and useful articles for starting and running small businesses.
Inc.
A magazine specifically for entrepreneurs and business owners. Includes how-to guides, small business tools, and useful articles for small business owners.
Indiana Small Business Development Center
Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a business, including complying with state regulations in Indiana.
Kentucky One Stop Business Portal
Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a business, including complying with state regulations in Kentucky.
National Federation of Independent Business
Provides how-to guides and information on small business ownerships. Topics include healthcare, marketing & advertising, sales & customer support, government issues & contracting, finance & accounting, and more.
National Small Business Association
Serves as a gateway to small business news, research and information on the Internet.

Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Developed and maintained by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

US Securities and Exchange Commission
Includes an EDGAR tutorial, search for company filings, descriptions of SEC forms, requesting public documents, investor information, check out brokers & advisers, news digest, publications.
US Small Business Administration Planner
The official resource to help businesses comply with government regulations. Includes compliance information, forms, and contacts from the U.S. government, as well as information on starting a business, obtaining a grant or loan, and buying surplus property.