Tools for Business
Home
Options/Pricing
Why
aaAbout
Let's Talk
Visit site
Yes2Connect
Importance
About
866.429.1527
Tools for Business is a customized business information hub with:
10,000+ localized links
Answers to 500+ questions with online chat
Compliance information
Unique tools
Multilingual support: 900+ resources in 33 languages
Here are some questions answered within the Tools:
What interview questions are illegal to ask?
Where can I find pollution prevention assistance?
I need injury prevention resources for the wood products industry
I want a mentor from SCORE
Where local foreign trade zones?
Information about federal work visa programs
How do you set up a blog?
What are MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets?
What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
Is there any support if imports are wiping out my business?
What forms to I have to file quarterly to the state?
Can someone help me implement lean manufacturing?
What quarterly forms do I need to file for sales tax?
What forms do I need to register as an employer?
I want to do 360 surveys. Are the sample surveys?
What are the top warnings for scams?
Tell me about the free bonding for hiring at-risk employees
Are there SHA safety publications for my industry?
What assistance is there for Native American businesses?
After a cyber attack, I need to know what to do
Do any organizations help businesses "go green"?
Are there any loan programs for my business?
Am I required to have workers compensation?
What is the Amazon Gift Card Scam?
What are the dangers of forming a partnership?
Are there sample Written Workplace Safety Programs?
I need a food safety template in agriculture
Can you explain the 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction?
What is the difference between cash and accural accounting?
How can I use my balance sheet and income statement to evaluate my business?
If I sell firearms, what licenses do I need?
I need my state's withholding charts
What is the Baldrige National Quality Program?
How do I create a strategic plan?
Are there buy-local programs in your area
Is there a free halp to help me keep track of things?
What customized training is offered by my local community college?
What does guaranteeing a loan mean?
Are there any SBA loans for international trade?
I need to figure out ownership. Is there a simulation tool?
Is there a tool to analyze my business carbon footprint?
What forms do I use to pay myself?
Why should I do a business plan?
What are Articles of Incorporation?
What is the Employer's Model Return to Work program?
What is Amazon Brand Registry?
What do I have to do before getting a business loan?
Where can I get free market surveys on global demand for my products?
Is there bad check restitution help in my area?
I want to train my employees on using forklifts safely
Are there business plan tools for the fishing industry?
I need compliance help as a small food manufacturer
What are retail best practices?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an employer?
How do I comply with FDA requirements?
How can I build my business credit?
Do I have to have a business license?
I need workplace violence prevention training materials
How do I get certified as a woman-owned business?
Can you negotiate a credit card interest rate?
Are there any loans for businesses in rural areas?
How do you do a copyright?
How can I sell to my city?
Are there time management resources to improve my organization?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an S Corporation?
Why is employee feedback important?
What is DBE certification?
Where can I get withholding allowance forms
Are there any training programs for loggers?
Are there energy best practices for industry?
What is the Gold Key Matching Service?
What is the Section 179 tax deduction?
I want to provide my truck drivers with Ergonomics information
How can you monitor your business and industry on the web?
What are cottage food regulations?
What is social security self-employment tax?
What is ISO 9000 Certification?
What resources are there to manage my farm?
What is a Schedule K-1?
What training resources are there for IRS requirements?
I need to train my employees on emergency evacuation
What are FLSA regulations?
15-minute presentation template to angel investors
I want to buy carbon offsets. How do I do that?
Does my business need flood insurance?
I want to know the top markets for exporting
What annual forms do I have to file for the federal government?
I need to train my managers on handline distressed employees
Are there resources for women entrepreneurs in my state?
What are the 5 most common scams against small business?
What EPA regulations does my construction company need to follow?
Where can I get loans to fund my exports?
Do I have to pay estimated income tax?
How do you get certified as a green business?
What is the OSHA Injury and Illness log?
Tell me about loans if I bid on a federal transportation project
What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?
How can my business use HashTags?
What is an Operating Agreement?
What are the skills and talents required for entrepreneurship?
I need a fixed asset tracking worksheet
What type of business signage improve my profits?
How do I reserve a company name?
How is federal unemployment tax handled?
What is the cost of Substance Abuse in my business?
I need help estimating my cash flow
SWOT analysis: Streng Weakness Opportunities and Threats
Ergonomics for the mining industry
What is the Rapid Response Service?
What I e-Verify?
What is the Harmonized Tariff system?
How do I include employees with disabilities in my evacuation plans?
What is the World Trade Council?
I want to sell disaster supplies t the American Red Cross
I want to know about California Seismic Safey Loan Program
Are there any Beginning Farmer programs in my state?
I need an emergency action plan for my restaurant
What to do to get a good business credit score?
How do I get a sellers permit?
What are the smoking regulations for businesses?
Is there entrpreneurial training in my area?
What is a Voluntary Environmental Management System Iso 14001
Is there a disaster readiness assessment?
What is SAM?
I want to know about how to use KickStarter to fund my business
Do I need a sign permit?
What special loan programs are available in my area?
What taxes do I have to withhold from my employees?
Where are tax withholding charts?
Help me compare a USDA and an SBA loan
How can I participate in Adopt the Road programs?
What quarterly forms do I need to file for unemployment insurance?
How can I get free OSHA compliance help?
How do I register my business to sell to the state?
What is certified payroll?
How do you add a "Share" button?
What quarterly forms do I need to file for income tax I've withheld?
I want to train my food workers in emergency readiness
Are there any façade improvement programs in my area?
Are there any energy rebates in my area?
Is there a checklist for restaurant crime vulnerability?
What is the AIDA Marketing Strategy?
What is Work Sharing and how do I implement it?
How can I sell to the federal government?
How can I send marketing material through the US Mail?
I am looking for tips when buying a franchise
I am looking for business simulation games for training
OSHA safety information for the trucking industry
What are basic business tax deductions?
How is money handled when exporting or importing?
What is a PTAC - and how can it help my business?
Fire Safety for Hotels/Mdels
How can my products be certified as Organic?
Are small business classes offered at local community colleges?
What are Bylaws?
I'm looking for sample forms for debt colleciton
Is there lean performance training?
How do I issue stock?
Are there resources on Work-Life Balance for business owners?
What is an S Corporation election?
I want to reduce losses in my restaurant
What forms do I have to file quarterly to the federal government?
I'm looking for hazard checklists in the hospitality industry
How do I label my product with a UPC barcode?
What is the H2Otel Water Challenge
How can I sell to my state?
I want to avoid being used for giving a reference
How to choose a credit card
Do I need an alarm permit?
How can I sell my food product?
Can I deduct my home office?
What 1-on-1 business assistance is available in my area?
Are there any disadvantaged business certification programs in my city or state?
What are federal debt collection rules?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as a partnership?
I need a new employee orientation checklist
How can I find an SBA lender?
Are there any Angel Investment groups in my area?
Mine rescue instruction
Is there a tool to evaluate my business water footprint?
Does California have any financing for manufacturers?
Online MSHA training
What is DE542 in California?
What is the Food Safety Modernization Act and how do I comply?
How can I license technology developed by local universities?
I want a workplace program to address domestic violence
Where can I get business mentoring?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an LLC?
I need to train my employees on security awareness
What is a HUB zone and where is the nearest one to me?
How does the IRS classify employees versus independent contractors?
Sales tax rates are confusing - how does it work?
Am I required to provide breaks to my employees?
I want to know about crowdfunding
How do you do a trademark?
Does my business have to check the Do Not Call Registry before making outbound calls?
Can I promote my business with the local visitors bureau?
I want basic entrepreneurial training
Resources for Foodworker Illness Awareness
I need safety resources for logging
Managing Storm Water Runoff
How can US Census Business Builder help my business?
Is your commercial truck or van regulated by the DOT?
Do I need a food permit?
What is a utility patent?
How can my business plan for a disaster?
What do I do if there is an active shooter?
Are there food labeling exemptions for small business?
How can the Better Business Bureau help my company?
I want to start a winery and am looking for information
If I sell tobacco, what licensees do I need?
How can I calculate my air pollution emissions?
Commercial Fishing - how to manage finances
Is there state disability insurance for employees and/or business owners?
I need 1-on-1 help with my agricultural business
How is tip income reported?
Please explain the basics of marketing in business?
I want to implement a Drug-Free Workplace
Where can I post jobs or find local workers?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as a sole proprietor?
I want to develop a violence prevention program
Is there an emergency alert notification system in my community?
I want to know how to sell when my product in not unique
I am looking to prevent Medical Identity Theft
What are 1099D forms and do I need them?
Fat, Oil, and Grease requirements for restaurants
I want to support veteran businesses with StreetShares
Can someone help me with environmental compliance?
I want to sell Benefits so I can avoid price discounts
I need a sample employee handbook
How can I use ergonomics to reduce worker injuries?
How do I handle Marijuana in the Workplace?
What are best practices in construction?
Are you a second stage business?
How can I protect my property from disaster?
What are California debt collection rules?
I need resources to handle the Prescription Drug epidemic
What is the Google Search Console?
I need 1-on-1 help finding bid opportunities with government
Where can I get 1-on-1 export assistance?
How can I calculate payroll taxes?
What are the first steps in getting back to business after a disaster?
Is there legal help for exporters?
Where can I find labor and economic information for my area?
Should I be an S or a C corporation?
I want to become a food entrepreneur and need resources
How do I get certified as a small or minority owned business?
How do I respond to the Opioid crisis and still comply with ADA?
Marketing manual for fishermen
What are Articles of Organization?
How can I implement a drug-free workplace?
Is there a sample Contract for Services for Independent Contractors?
What do I have to do to comply with ADA?
How can I find federal sub-contracting opportunities?
What loans are available for industrial or commercial buildings?
How do I set up my computers to minimize repetitive stress?
Find out where your customers, competitors and suppliers are using SizeUp
What employer taxes am I responsible for?
How can I reduce distractions and stress?
I am looking for templates for restaurant management
What is a B Corporation?
What is the best business entity for me?
Is there food certification training in my area?
What annual forms do I have to file for the state?
I am looking for tips on how to selling disaster claims
How can I use technology to boost my business?
What are 1099M forms?
How can the National Compliance Assistance Centers help my business?
I need to train for soft skills in the health industry
Fire Evacuation Planning
How should I investigate a sexual harassment complaint?
I need Hate Violence Protection information for my California employees
How do I get a business reply envelope?
National Agricultural Center sponsored by the EPA
How can I make sense of my financial statements?
What business databases does my local library have?
I need training resources for soft (people) skills
I'm looking for sexual harassment resources
What is country of origin marking?
Are their guides on starting a restaurant?
If I sell food, do I have to label it?
I want to sell to FEMA
How can I Adopt an Attitude of You for my business?
Is there business recycling in my area?
What do I have to do for an annual shareholders meeting?
What are the top 10 green practices for restaurants?
What to consider before using your home equity or savings to fund your business?
Are there safety resources specifically for agriculture?
Is there new hire reporting for independent contractors?
HAZMat Transportation regulations
What are Schedule B classification codes?
What should I pay my employees?
What is business interruption insurance?
I need a tool to create a job description
What California cities have higher minimum wage rates?
How can I sell to my county?
How do I comply with the Menu Labeling Act?
What is a topic cluster in internet marketing?
What is the SBA Mentor Protégé program?
Is there business support for artists in my area?
What is a resellers certificate?
What is the difference between a strategic plan, a business plan and an operational plan?
What is an NAICs code?
What are the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur?
What forms do I need to start a corporation?
Is there any sexual harassment training for my supervisors?
How to use Sketch.io for social media
What is a DUNS number and why do I need one?
What are the best practices for restaurant success?
What do I need to know before doing an employment background check?
What is a pass-thru entity?
Hours-of-Service Regulations fr the trucking industry
I need a customer survey tool
How can I get my brochures in the California Welcome Centers?
How can I use Reference USA from the library to find contacts?
Where can I find sample business plans
Who do I notify if there is graffiti?
I need to train my late-night workers in safety
How can I learn how to sell?
What desk exercises can keep my employees alert?alert
What is Six Sigma certification?
How can I prevent fraud in my business
What are the different SSL certificates and why do I need them?
Choosing a retirement plan for your small business
I want to prevent a cyber attack on my business
When does the IRS consider me to be an employer?
How can a One Stop Career Center help my business?
What is Use Tax?
How can I use ergonomics in my hospitality business?
Is there a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool
How do I get a liquor license?
Can I be reimbursed for back-to-work modifications?
I am looking for soft skills training in spanish
IRS withholding charts
What Human Trafficking posters are required in California?
Is there any entrepreneurship training for veterans?
What forms do I need to start an LLC?
How do I file W-2s?
What assistance can I get if I am relocating my business?
What is new hire reporting?
I want to improve teen worker safety in my restaurant
What resources are there for agritourism?
Does Department of Transportation give priority to veteran owned businesses?
What are key performance indicators for retail businesses?
What forms to I have to file with the Secretary of State?
Where can I get free training on exporting?
What industrial or commercial sites are available in my area?
What employers should NOT do to respond to the Zika virus
I'm looking for a loan repayment calculator
Commercial fishing - financial statements and business calculations
What is Ban the Box?
What EPA regulations does my health care business need to follow?
What disaster assistance is available for agriculture?
What are the elements of Business Insurance?
I am hiring a veteran. Are there any tax credits?
How to set up an inventory management system
Can I be reimbursed for training employees?
What forms do I need to register my business name?
I need a cyber security policy and planning guide
What posters do I need for my employees?
I'm a small retailer and need a marketing checklist
Where can I get export credit insurance?
How can I use technology to improve my cash flow?
10 things employers do to get sued
When are all these forms due?
Is there a state Market Maker for agricultural markets?
What is the minimum wage?
Pollution Prevention for Biotech Labs
Tell me about SBA disaster loans and the required documents
Tell me about Buy California
How can the Chamber of Commerce help my business?
What is California's Parental Bonding Leave?
Is there unemployment insurance for my employees or me after a disaster?
I want training on how to sell to the government
Do I need a home occupation permit?
I need the best practices to stay out of debt
Tools for Business is available as a standalone website
or integrated with resiliency, buy local, and community building tools.
The app includes tools for:
Information - Connection - Resilience - Support
Click here for more information
We help Local Businesses with:
Start-up process
Business compliance
Hiring employees
Going global
Here are some topics:
Select to view
3 Scams to Avoid on Amazon
30% Down the Drain
5 Dangerous Myths about Independent Contractors
5 Most Common Scams targeting Small Business
85% of success depends on a few skills
8oz every 15 minutes
Active Shooter Response Training
Adopting an Attitude of YOU
Are you fluent in AIDA?
Bad Words in Sales
Before you Click!!!!!
Building your Team: Know thyself - Understand Others
Burned Out?
Burning yourself Out?
Business Succession? Consider your Employees
Colors Matter to your Business
Comparing Business Credit Cards
Computer Ergonomics
Connect with your Community
Create an Employee Handbook
Creating an Inclusive, Safe Space
DATA BREACH!
Delegation is a Learned Skill
Deskercize!
Dig Deeper: Supply Chain Management
Digital Garage
Disaster Planning: Set Employee Expectations
Do a year-end review of your business!
Do you have a Clear Zone?
Do's and Don'ts of Debt Collecting
Don't lose your shirt when you Advertise Online
Employee References: What can You Say?
Encourage Anonymous Tips
Essential Information is Right under your Nose
Fines waiting to happen
Fire in the Workplace!
Free OSHA Safety Training from OSHAcademy
From Problem to Profit
Garnished Wages!
GuardingMinds: Increase your profit 14%
Handling Distressed Employees
HandsFREE same as driving drunk
Hash Tags can be your Business' Best Friend
Have you Clustered?
Help out of the Maze of Confusion
Hire Vets Medallion Recognition
How Bad is your Signage?
HR Flexibility: Telework
Improving Skills: the Clock is Ticking
Independent Contractor rules have changed
Insurance Claim? Don't be Victimized
Invest Locally: Opportunity Zones
Is your Website Accessible?
Keeping Track of your Stuff
Let the Games Begin!
Lights out! Plan for no Electricity
LOL to improve your Business!
Lower your Distractions and Stress at Work
Managing Financial Stress
Marketing to the US Government
Motivate Today's Worker
New Hire Compliance Help for you!
No electricity? Before you buy a Generator...
Offset your Carbon Footprint Locally
Opioid Epidemic: What Employers Should Do
OSHA Heat Safety App
OSHA Safety, Accident and Recordkeeping Tools
Performance Preview: A Better Approach
Powerful Words for Motivation
Protect your most valuable asset: YOU!
Recession! Don't get Eaten
Recycle@Work
Resistance to Change
Safety Resources for non-English speaking employees
Sales Tax for Online Transactions is Changing
Sample Emergency Food Plan for Restaurants
SBA All Small Mentor-Protege Program
Scam Alert Center
Selling to Disaster Stricken Areas
Set up a Business Watch
Sexual Harassment at your Business
Six Sigma for Small Business
Social Media for Businesses Pressed for Time
Social Media Posting made easy with Sketch.io
Stop Food Waste at the Source
Stop Workplace Bullying
Strategic Management: Ask more Questions
Summer's over: What did you miss?
Take Time to Evaluate your Business
Talking Politics at Work
Tariffs: Paperwork & $$
Team Effectiveness Survey
Tell Your Story
Text "Pizza" to 45137
Time to Change your Tax/Legal Entity?
Training Assessment
Uncertainty: Over the Top!
Unconscious Bias e-Lesson
Using YOUR trademark to sell THEIR knockoff
USPTO Stolen! Not just in China
What a Deal! Section 179 Tax Deduction
What are you Measuring?
What are you Selling Anyway?
What's your Signage?
Why True Cost Really Matters
Work Safe: No PO Zone
Workplace Violence Prevention
You are not your Customer
You need an S: Website security
Your Business and your Local Community
Your pen and paper choice can cost you $Thousands
Let's Start Today!
Carolyn Usinger
866.429.1527 (West Coast)