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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."
https://www.amiba.net/resources/multiplier-effect/
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The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building Playbook
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How can I use technology to boost my business?
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IRS withholding charts
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Pollution Prevention for Biotech Labs
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15-minute presentation template to angel investors
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Fire Safety for Hotels/Mdels
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Information about federal work visa programs
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How to use Sketch.io for social media
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What California cities have higher minimum wage rates?
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Tell me about Buy California
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Online MSHA training
Fire Evacuation Planning
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I want to support veteran businesses with StreetShares
Resources for Foodworker Illness Awareness
Are there sample Written Workplace Safety Programs?
I want to implement a Drug-Free Workplace
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SWOT analysis: Streng Weakness Opportunities and Threats
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How does the IRS classify employees versus independent contractors?
How can I get free OSHA compliance help?
What forms to I have to file with the Secretary of State?
I want to know about California Seismic Safey Loan Program
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How can I calculate payroll taxes?
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What to consider before using your home equity or savings to fund your business?
I need a sample employee handbook
What is Six Sigma certification?
I want to do 360 surveys. Are the sample surveys?
How should I investigate a sexual harassment complaint?
What EPA regulations does my health care business need to follow?
National Agricultural Center sponsored by the EPA
What are MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets?
Do I need an alarm permit?
Do I need a food permit?
Can I deduct my home office?
I need resources to handle the Prescription Drug epidemic
I need to train my late-night workers in safety
I need compliance help as a small food manufacturer
Is there any sexual harassment training for my supervisors?
How do I label my product with a UPC barcode?
Where can I find pollution prevention assistance?
What is the OSHA Injury and Illness log?
What are the different SSL certificates and why do I need them?
What should I pay my employees?
What to do to get a good business credit score?
Can I be reimbursed for back-to-work modifications?
What are the smoking regulations for businesses?
How do I comply with the Menu Labeling Act?
If I sell firearms, what licenses do I need?
I need to train for soft skills in the health industry
After a cyber attack, I need to know what to do
What is the Rapid Response Service?
I need help estimating my cash flow
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Where can I get export credit insurance?
I need safety resources for logging
How do you do a trademark?
What forms do I need to start a corporation?
What posters do I need for my employees?
Where can I get 1-on-1 export assistance?
OSHA safety information for the trucking industry
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What are Articles of Incorporation?
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I need a cyber security policy and planning guide
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How is money handled when exporting or importing?
What type of business signage improve my profits?
How can I find an SBA lender?
How can I sell to my city?
Can someone help me with environmental compliance?
What is a DUNS number and why do I need one?
Marketing manual for fishermen
Is there any support if imports are wiping out my business?
Is there unemployment insurance for my employees or me after a disaster?
HAZMat Transportation regulations
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How do I get a business reply envelope?
What does guaranteeing a loan mean?
I need a tool to create a job description
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I want to become a food entrepreneur and need resources
I want basic entrepreneurial training
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How can the Better Business Bureau help my company?
Where can I find sample business plans
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Who do I notify if there is graffiti?
I want training on how to sell to the government
Is your commercial truck or van regulated by the DOT?
What is the Gold Key Matching Service?
I want to train my food workers in emergency readiness
How can I use Reference USA from the library to find contacts?
If I sell food, do I have to label it?
How do I respond to the Opioid crisis and still comply with ADA?
Tell me about loans if I bid on a federal transportation project
What is SAM?
Can I promote my business with the local visitors bureau?
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