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Welcome Businesses


WELCOME TO TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

business start-up Tools for Business provides local, state, federal and best-of-the-web information and resources to help businesses grow.

Some highlights include:

  • Business Formation and Start-up Kit
  • Payroll calculator
  • Business planning tools and information
  • Business assessment tools for growing businesses
  • Business funding options
  • Sustainable green business practices
  • Free and low-cost online classes

The Tools are hosted by organizations that recognize the importance of small business to their community's economic health.
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hiring employees INSIDE THE TOOLS
  • Business Planning and Assistance
  • Funding Programs
  • Directory of Sources of Capital
  • Business Incentives
  • Business Formation
  • Government Requirements
  • Employer Assistance
  • Goldmine of Business Books
  • Online Classes
  • Business & Employee Training
  • Taking your Business to the Next Step
  • Think Globally (International Trade)
  • Buy Locally
  • Marketing and Selling
  • Selling to the Government
  • Selling on the Internet
  • Green Business Practices
  • You May Need to Know
  • Disaster Planning and Recovery
We PROVIDE INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO HELP YOU Run your business.

government requirements To go to the Tools, click on the map, and FIND YOUR LOCAL HOST.

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selling to the government  we are looking for local Hosts

disaster preparedness

Cities, chambers, EDCs, funding agencies, SBDCs, workforce trainers and others can support entrepreneurs in their communities by hosting the Tools. It's fast and easy.

We do the research, all you have to do is supply 15 pictures and a link to your site!
Who to call
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Sponsors help communities host the Tools

The Tools have state-wide and local sponsor opportunities. State-wide sponsors fund the Tools program and expansion as well as Tools scholarships for communities.

Local sponsorships are negotiated with the individual hosts.

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