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:
HAZMat Transportation regulations
How to choose a credit card
Mine rescue instruction
What is ISO 9000 Certification?
Is there a sample Contract for Services for Independent Contractors?
I want to know about crowdfunding
What is a DUNS number and why do I need one?
What is the Baldrige National Quality Program?
I need the best practices to stay out of debt
What loans are available for industrial or commercial buildings?
Do I have to pay estimated income tax?
Do I need a home occupation permit?
Is there food certification training in my area?
Resources for Foodworker Illness Awareness
Am I required to provide breaks to my employees?
How can my products be certified as Organic?
Are there SHA safety publications for my industry?
I need a food safety template in agriculture
What forms do I use to pay myself?
What are Articles of Incorporation?
What are 1099M forms?
Why should I do a business plan?
What is the World Trade Council?
What interview questions are illegal to ask?
Are there any façade improvement programs in my area?
Are there any loan programs for my business?
I need an emergency action plan for my restaurant
How can I learn how to sell?
Do I need a sign permit?
I am looking for soft skills training in spanish
How can I protect my property from disaster?
How do I file W-2s?
Please explain the basics of marketing in business?
Who do I notify if there is graffiti?
Sales tax rates are confusing - how does it work?
Is there any entrepreneurship training for veterans?
Are there any Beginning Farmer programs in my state?
What is the Gold Key Matching Service?
Is there a tool to evaluate my business water footprint?
15-minute presentation template to angel investors
What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
What forms to I have to file with the Secretary of State?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an LLC?
OSHA safety information for the trucking industry
Are their guides on starting a restaurant?
Where can I get business mentoring?
Where can I find pollution prevention assistance?
What is a pass-thru entity?
What is the H2Otel Water Challenge
Do I need an alarm permit?
How can the Better Business Bureau help my company?
Do I have to have a business license?
What assistance is there for Native American businesses?
I need safety resources for logging
I'm looking for hazard checklists in the hospitality industry
What is an Operating Agreement?
Can I be reimbursed for training employees?
I need injury prevention resources for the wood products industry
What is a topic cluster in internet marketing?
Where can I get free market surveys on global demand for my products?
Are there any training programs for loggers?
Is your commercial truck or van regulated by the DOT?
Commercial Fishing - how to manage finances
How do you get certified as a green business?
How to set up an inventory management system
Is there a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool
Does my business need flood insurance?
What is business interruption insurance?
What is SAM?
Are small business classes offered at local community colleges?
I want to reduce losses in my restaurant
Help me compare a USDA and an SBA loan
I need to train my employees on emergency evacuation
Information about federal work visa programs
What is the SBA Mentor Protégé program?
What are Schedule B classification codes?
I need to train my managers on handline distressed employees
I am looking for business simulation games for training
What is a B Corporation?
Are there time management resources to improve my organization?
What quarterly forms do I need to file for sales tax?
Hours-of-Service Regulations fr the trucking industry
Is there new hire reporting for independent contractors?
What customized training is offered by my local community college?
What forms do I need to start a corporation?
Ergonomics for the mining industry
How can you monitor your business and industry on the web?
What is the difference between cash and accural accounting?
What is the minimum wage?
I need training resources for soft (people) skills
What are Bylaws?
How can I use ergonomics to reduce worker injuries?
I'm looking for sample forms for debt colleciton
How do I get certified as a small or minority owned business?
Is there a tool to analyze my business carbon footprint?
What are cottage food regulations?
How can a One Stop Career Center help my business?
Is there any support if imports are wiping out my business?
I want to know about California Seismic Safey Loan Program
What is the Section 179 tax deduction?
What is the OSHA Injury and Illness log?
When does the IRS consider me to be an employer?
What is new hire reporting?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an S Corporation?
I need to train my employees on security awareness
Tell me about loans if I bid on a federal transportation project
I need a cyber security policy and planning guide
What are FLSA regulations?
How do I issue stock?
Are there food labeling exemptions for small business?
What do I have to do to comply with ADA?
How can I find an SBA lender?
What is a utility patent?
How do I get certified as a woman-owned business?
What resources are there for agritourism?
What forms to I have to file quarterly to the state?
What is the Employer's Model Return to Work program?
What is the Food Safety Modernization Act and how do I comply?
National Agricultural Center sponsored by the EPA
Are there any energy rebates in my area?
What is certified payroll?
I need resources to handle the Prescription Drug epidemic
How can I sell to the federal government?
Online MSHA training
What posters do I need for my employees?
What is the Harmonized Tariff system?
Is there unemployment insurance for my employees or me after a disaster?
What are 1099D forms and do I need them?
What are the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur?
Is there a free halp to help me keep track of things?
Managing Storm Water Runoff
I want to buy carbon offsets. How do I do that?
What is the Google Search Console?
What is an NAICs code?
IRS withholding charts
I need workplace violence prevention training materials
How can I make sense of my financial statements?
What does guaranteeing a loan mean?
I want to implement a Drug-Free Workplace
I want to become a food entrepreneur and need resources
I want training on how to sell to the government
I am looking to prevent Medical Identity Theft
Does my business have to check the Do Not Call Registry before making outbound calls?
What desk exercises can keep my employees alert?alert
How can I send marketing material through the US Mail?
What annual forms do I have to file for the federal government?
How can I participate in Adopt the Road programs?
What are the dangers of forming a partnership?
What forms do I need to register my business name?
Is there entrpreneurial training in my area?
If I sell food, do I have to label it?
What is an S Corporation election?
How can I calculate my air pollution emissions?
10 things employers do to get sued
What taxes do I have to withhold from my employees?
Are there resources for women entrepreneurs in my state?
Where can I post jobs or find local workers?
What do I need to know before doing an employment background check?
Pollution Prevention for Biotech Labs
What is the best business entity for me?
What are the different SSL certificates and why do I need them?
Are there resources on Work-Life Balance for business owners?
How can I use technology to improve my cash flow?
What are key performance indicators for retail businesses?
What are the top warnings for scams?
Do any organizations help businesses "go green"?
What is a resellers certificate?
How can the National Compliance Assistance Centers help my business?
How do I create a strategic plan?
I'm a small retailer and need a marketing checklist
I need a customer survey tool
How do I get a sellers permit?
What forms do I need to start an LLC?
Is there a checklist for restaurant crime vulnerability?
I want to know how to sell when my product in not unique
What are the best practices for restaurant success?
How can the Chamber of Commerce help my business?
What are best practices in construction?
I need to figure out ownership. Is there a simulation tool?
I need compliance help as a small food manufacturer
Where can I get loans to fund my exports?
What is Amazon Brand Registry?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as a sole proprietor?
Am I required to have workers compensation?
What forms do I have to file quarterly to the federal government?
What is country of origin marking?
I want to support veteran businesses with StreetShares
Are there business plan tools for the fishing industry?
What EPA regulations does my construction company need to follow?
I want to develop a violence prevention program
Can I be reimbursed for back-to-work modifications?
What is Work Sharing and how do I implement it?
How do I include employees with disabilities in my evacuation plans?
How do I label my product with a UPC barcode?
I want to sell Benefits so I can avoid price discounts
I want to do 360 surveys. Are the sample surveys?
How is federal unemployment tax handled?
What employer taxes am I responsible for?
If I sell tobacco, what licensees do I need?
How do I get a liquor license?
I want a workplace program to address domestic violence
Should I be an S or a C corporation?
How can I prevent fraud in my business
Is there lean performance training?
Commercial fishing - financial statements and business calculations
Are there any Angel Investment groups in my area?
What special loan programs are available in my area?
I need a tool to create a job description
What quarterly forms do I need to file for income tax I've withheld?
Is there business support for artists in my area?
What industrial or commercial sites are available in my area?
I want to know the top markets for exporting
How can I use Reference USA from the library to find contacts?
What are MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets?
I need 1-on-1 help with my agricultural business
I need my state's withholding charts
Tell me about SBA disaster loans and the required documents
I want to know about how to use KickStarter to fund my business
How can US Census Business Builder help my business?
Is there a state Market Maker for agricultural markets?
What are federal debt collection rules?
Where can I find sample business plans
What Human Trafficking posters are required in California?
How do I respond to the Opioid crisis and still comply with ADA?
How do I get a business reply envelope?
What should I pay my employees?
What to do to get a good business credit score?
How can I sell my food product?
How can my business plan for a disaster?
What is the difference between a strategic plan, a business plan and an operational plan?
Can you explain the 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction?
Marketing manual for fishermen
When are all these forms due?
What is a HUB zone and where is the nearest one to me?
Are there buy-local programs in your area
What do I have to do for an annual shareholders meeting?
Is there an emergency alert notification system in my community?
What I e-Verify?
How can I use my balance sheet and income statement to evaluate my business?
Are you a second stage business?
I want to prevent a cyber attack on my business
What is the cost of Substance Abuse in my business?
Tell me about the free bonding for hiring at-risk employees
What are the smoking regulations for businesses?
What is the Amazon Gift Card Scam?
How can I get free OSHA compliance help?
What are the first steps in getting back to business after a disaster?
How can I find federal sub-contracting opportunities?
What is Six Sigma certification?
Where can I get 1-on-1 export assistance?
I need 1-on-1 help finding bid opportunities with government
How is money handled when exporting or importing?
What business databases does my local library have?
What annual forms do I have to file for the state?
How do I reserve a company name?
What quarterly forms do I need to file for unemployment insurance?
I'm looking for a loan repayment calculator
I need a fixed asset tracking worksheet
How can I sell to my state?
I want to sell disaster supplies t the American Red Cross
Is there legal help for exporters?
What assistance can I get if I am relocating my business?
Tell me about Buy California
What 1-on-1 business assistance is available in my area?
How can I build my business credit?
Find out where your customers, competitors and suppliers are using SizeUp
I want to start a winery and am looking for information
I need a sample employee handbook
How should I investigate a sexual harassment complaint?
What are the skills and talents required for entrepreneurship?
I am hiring a veteran. Are there any tax credits?
I want a mentor from SCORE
Are there energy best practices for industry?
What disaster assistance is available for agriculture?
What is DE542 in California?
What is a PTAC - and how can it help my business?
What is Use Tax?
How can I implement a drug-free workplace?
Is there any sexual harassment training for my supervisors?
I want to improve teen worker safety in my restaurant
Can you negotiate a credit card interest rate?
Where can I get free training on exporting?
How can I get my brochures in the California Welcome Centers?
Fire Evacuation Planning
Is there state disability insurance for employees and/or business owners?
How can I sell to my county?
I need to train for soft skills in the health industry
Where can I get withholding allowance forms
What is a Voluntary Environmental Management System Iso 14001
I want to train my employees on using forklifts safely
How do I register my business to sell to the state?
How do I comply with FDA requirements?
How do you add a "Share" button?
What California cities have higher minimum wage rates?
What is social security self-employment tax?
How do you do a copyright?
Are there any loans for businesses in rural areas?
What type of business signage improve my profits?
How does the IRS classify employees versus independent contractors?
What are Articles of Organization?
What is Ban the Box?
How can I license technology developed by local universities?
What is DBE certification?
What are California debt collection rules?
Fire Safety for Hotels/Mdels
Can someone help me implement lean manufacturing?
Why is employee feedback important?
What is a Schedule K-1?
Where are tax withholding charts?
Does California have any financing for manufacturers?
How can I calculate payroll taxes?
What to consider before using your home equity or savings to fund your business?
I need a new employee orientation checklist
What are retail best practices?
Can I promote my business with the local visitors bureau?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as a partnership?
What forms do I need to register as an employer?
How do you do a trademark?
What is the Rapid Response Service?
I need help estimating my cash flow
What EPA regulations does my health care business need to follow?
How to use Sketch.io for social media
What training resources are there for IRS requirements?
Choosing a retirement plan for your small business
What do I have to do before getting a business loan?
After a cyber attack, I need to know what to do
How can I use technology to boost my business?
I am looking for tips when buying a franchise
What are basic business tax deductions?
Is there business recycling in my area?
Where local foreign trade zones?
Are there safety resources specifically for agriculture?
SWOT analysis: Streng Weakness Opportunities and Threats
What is the AIDA Marketing Strategy?
Are there any SBA loans for international trade?
Fat, Oil, and Grease requirements for restaurants
How can I reduce distractions and stress?
How do I comply with the Menu Labeling Act?
How can I Adopt an Attitude of You for my business?
I need to train my late-night workers in safety
What resources are there to manage my farm?
What are the top 10 green practices for restaurants?
How can I use ergonomics in my hospitality business?
Do I need a food permit?
Where can I get export credit insurance?
I am looking for tips on how to selling disaster claims
How can I sell to my city?
I want to avoid being used for giving a reference
What are the elements of Business Insurance?
I am looking for templates for restaurant management
What do I do if there is an active shooter?
Does Department of Transportation give priority to veteran owned businesses?
How do I handle Marijuana in the Workplace?
How do I set up my computers to minimize repetitive stress?
How can my business use HashTags?
I want to sell to FEMA
Is there bad check restitution help in my area?
I want to provide my truck drivers with Ergonomics information
What employers should NOT do to respond to the Zika virus
How is tip income reported?
What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?
Can someone help me with environmental compliance?
Is there a disaster readiness assessment?
How do you set up a blog?
Can I deduct my home office?
I want basic entrepreneurial training
Are there sample Written Workplace Safety Programs?
I'm looking for sexual harassment resources
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an employer?
If I sell firearms, what licenses do I need?
I want to train my food workers in emergency readiness
Where can I find labor and economic information for my area?
What are the 5 most common scams against small business?
I need Hate Violence Protection information for my California employees
What is California's Parental Bonding Leave?
Are there any disadvantaged business certification programs in my city or state?
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)