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Entrepreneurism has declined 40% since 1978
Independent retailers' market share has dropped 44%
since the 1970s
"Independent retailers return more than three times as much money [to the community] per dollar of sales than chain competitors."
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How do I get a business reply envelope?
Commercial Fishing - how to manage finances
Where local foreign trade zones?
What is the OSHA Injury and Illness log?
What is the H2Otel Water Challenge
What is Ban the Box?
I want to improve teen worker safety in my restaurant
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Are there business plan tools for the fishing industry?
What forms do I need to register my business name?
How do I handle Marijuana in the Workplace?
What is Use Tax?
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I need to train my employees on emergency evacuation
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Is there any sexual harassment training for my supervisors?
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How can my business plan for a disaster?
I need to train my employees on security awareness
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an LLC?
Where can I get free training on exporting?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an S Corporation?
What are Bylaws?
I need a sample employee handbook
What is the difference between a strategic plan, a business plan and an operational plan?
How can the Chamber of Commerce help my business?
Does my business have to check the Do Not Call Registry before making outbound calls?
What are 1099D forms and do I need them?
Information about federal work visa programs
What are key performance indicators for retail businesses?
Can you explain the 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction?
How is money handled when exporting or importing?
What is business interruption insurance?
How can a One Stop Career Center help my business?
Is there legal help for exporters?
I need Hate Violence Protection information for my California employees
How do I register my business to sell to the state?
What quarterly forms do I need to file for unemployment insurance?
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I want to implement a Drug-Free Workplace
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How can I sell to my county?
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Is there an emergency alert notification system in my community?
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What annual forms do I have to file for the federal government?
How can I find an SBA lender?
Is there unemployment insurance for my employees or me after a disaster?
How do you set up a blog?
I want to sell disaster supplies t the American Red Cross
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I want to support veteran businesses with StreetShares
Should I be an S or a C corporation?
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Are there any Angel Investment groups in my area?
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Sales tax rates are confusing - how does it work?
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10 things employers do to get sued
I want to sell to FEMA
What is the Google Search Console?
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Are there any SBA loans for international trade?
Are there SHA safety publications for my industry?
What is the cost of Substance Abuse in my business?
How can I participate in Adopt the Road programs?
Mine rescue instruction
What is Six Sigma certification?
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How can I send marketing material through the US Mail?
What to do to get a good business credit score?
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How can I protect my property from disaster?
I need a cyber security policy and planning guide
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Do I have to pay estimated income tax?
What are the skills and talents required for entrepreneurship?
How do I get a liquor license?
Are small business classes offered at local community colleges?
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I want to develop a violence prevention program
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How can my products be certified as Organic?
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Can I be reimbursed for back-to-work modifications?
Are you a second stage business?
I want a workplace program to address domestic violence
What disaster assistance is available for agriculture?
What are Articles of Organization?
HAZMat Transportation regulations
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I want to avoid being used for giving a reference
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What do I have to do before getting a business loan?
I am looking for tips when buying a franchise
How can I Adopt an Attitude of You for my business?
What is the Food Safety Modernization Act and how do I comply?
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Can I deduct my home office?
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How can I calculate payroll taxes?
How do I file W-2s?
Fat, Oil, and Grease requirements for restaurants
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Where can I get 1-on-1 export assistance?
Fire Evacuation Planning
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What are federal debt collection rules?
Resources for Foodworker Illness Awareness
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I am hiring a veteran. Are there any tax credits?
What is Work Sharing and how do I implement it?
When are all these forms due?
What employers should NOT do to respond to the Zika virus
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SWOT analysis: Streng Weakness Opportunities and Threats
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Find out where your customers, competitors and suppliers are using SizeUp
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If I sell firearms, what licenses do I need?
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What are 1099M forms?
Fire Safety for Hotels/Mdels
I want to buy carbon offsets. How do I do that?
Managing Storm Water Runoff
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When does the IRS consider me to be an employer?
Pollution Prevention for Biotech Labs
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Choosing a retirement plan for your small business
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I need my state's withholding charts
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I want basic entrepreneurial training
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What are Schedule B classification codes?
What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
Is there business recycling in my area?
15-minute presentation template to angel investors
Tell me about Buy California
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What Human Trafficking posters are required in California?
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What employer taxes am I responsible for?
What type of business signage improve my profits?
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What resources are there for agritourism?
Am I required to have workers compensation?
How can I license technology developed by local universities?
Is there a disaster readiness assessment?
Where can I get loans to fund my exports?
What desk exercises can keep my employees alert?alert
How do I label my product with a UPC barcode?
What EPA regulations does my construction company need to follow?
Can I promote my business with the local visitors bureau?
What should I pay my employees?
What is a pass-thru entity?
Help me compare a USDA and an SBA loan
What are the dangers of forming a partnership?
Are there resources for women entrepreneurs in my state?
Are there time management resources to improve my organization?
Are there any disadvantaged business certification programs in my city or state?
What is an S Corporation election?
How can you monitor your business and industry on the web?
Tell me about the free bonding for hiring at-risk employees
Tell me about SBA disaster loans and the required documents
Do I need a food permit?
How do I reserve a company name?
Does California have any financing for manufacturers?
Where can I find sample business plans
I need compliance help as a small food manufacturer
I need a food safety template in agriculture
How is federal unemployment tax handled?
What California cities have higher minimum wage rates?
I want to do 360 surveys. Are the sample surveys?
How do you add a "Share" button?
What is the Gold Key Matching Service?
OSHA safety information for the trucking industry
What are California debt collection rules?
Are there any loan programs for my business?
I need resources to handle the Prescription Drug epidemic
Are there any training programs for loggers?
I need a customer survey tool
How can I use my balance sheet and income statement to evaluate my business?
What is a topic cluster in internet marketing?
What is a HUB zone and where is the nearest one to me?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an employer?
I want training on how to sell to the government
How can I prevent fraud in my business
What forms do I have to file quarterly to the federal government?
What are FLSA regulations?
Where can I get withholding allowance forms
Please explain the basics of marketing in business?
How do I respond to the Opioid crisis and still comply with ADA?
Is there a checklist for restaurant crime vulnerability?
What do I have to do to comply with ADA?
What is California's Parental Bonding Leave?
Are there sample Written Workplace Safety Programs?
What is a utility patent?
What forms do I use to pay myself?
What is the SBA Mentor Protégé program?
What is the best business entity for me?
What assistance is there for Native American businesses?
I need help estimating my cash flow
What interview questions are illegal to ask?
I want to provide my truck drivers with Ergonomics information
How can my business use HashTags?
How can I sell to my state?
What taxes do I have to withhold from my employees?
How to set up an inventory management system
Online MSHA training
What is country of origin marking?
I need to train my late-night workers in safety
Is there a tool to analyze my business carbon footprint?
Who do I notify if there is graffiti?
What are the best practices for restaurant success?
What forms do I need to register as an employer?
What is the minimum wage?
What I e-Verify?
IRS withholding charts
How do you do a trademark?
What is the Employer's Model Return to Work program?
What is the Section 179 tax deduction?
Are there food labeling exemptions for small business?
I am looking for templates for restaurant management
I am looking to prevent Medical Identity Theft
Is your commercial truck or van regulated by the DOT?
Do I need a sign permit?
What do I have to do for an annual shareholders meeting?
How to choose a credit card
How can I use ergonomics to reduce worker injuries?
What is ISO 9000 Certification?
Why is employee feedback important?
What is new hire reporting?
I need the best practices to stay out of debt
What are the top 10 green practices for restaurants?
Is there a free halp to help me keep track of things?
Do any organizations help businesses "go green"?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as a sole proprietor?
How can I use Reference USA from the library to find contacts?
What EPA regulations does my health care business need to follow?
How can I implement a drug-free workplace?
Is there food certification training in my area?
Can someone help me with environmental compliance?
I want to prevent a cyber attack on my business
What forms do I need to start an LLC?
What are retail best practices?
Where can I find labor and economic information for my area?
What annual forms do I have to file for the state?
What is a B Corporation?
What quarterly forms do I need to file for income tax I've withheld?
What is certified payroll?
Are there any energy rebates in my area?
I want to start a winery and am looking for information
What are the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur?
What training resources are there for IRS requirements?
If I sell tobacco, what licensees do I need?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as a partnership?
How do I comply with FDA requirements?
What business databases does my local library have?
How do I include employees with disabilities in my evacuation plans?
How to use Sketch.io for social media
What is DE542 in California?
Am I required to provide breaks to my employees?
I need to train for soft skills in the health industry
Hours-of-Service Regulations fr the trucking industry
What is a Voluntary Environmental Management System Iso 14001
How can I use technology to boost my business?
What is the Amazon Gift Card Scam?
What is a Schedule K-1?
How can the National Compliance Assistance Centers help my business?
How is tip income reported?
What is an NAICs code?
Tell me about loans if I bid on a federal transportation project
I'm looking for sexual harassment resources
I am looking for soft skills training in spanish
What is a PTAC - and how can it help my business?
How can I sell to my city?
Does Department of Transportation give priority to veteran owned businesses?
What are cottage food regulations?
What customized training is offered by my local community college?
What 1-on-1 business assistance is available in my area?
Are there buy-local programs in your area
National Agricultural Center sponsored by the EPA
What is a resellers certificate?
What forms to I have to file with the Secretary of State?
I want to reduce losses in my restaurant
Marketing manual for fishermen
What are Articles of Incorporation?
What is the Rapid Response Service?
How can I get my brochures in the California Welcome Centers?
Commercial fishing - financial statements and business calculations
Do I need an alarm permit?
What is the World Trade Council?
How do I set up my computers to minimize repetitive stress?
What resources are there to manage my farm?
Is there lean performance training?
How can I calculate my air pollution emissions?
What is SAM?
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