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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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What are the skills and talents required for entrepreneurship?
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OSHA safety information for the trucking industry
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Managing Storm Water Runoff
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Online MSHA training
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What are the different SSL certificates and why do I need them?
Where can I post jobs or find local workers?
What is the Food Safety Modernization Act and how do I comply?
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I need a new employee orientation checklist
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I want to sell to FEMA
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If I sell tobacco, what licensees do I need?
What California cities have higher minimum wage rates?
What is the OSHA Injury and Illness log?
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Are there any loans for businesses in rural areas?
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I need to train my employees on security awareness
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How do you get certified as a green business?
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I need resources to handle the Prescription Drug epidemic
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IRS withholding charts
What are Schedule B classification codes?
SWOT analysis: Streng Weakness Opportunities and Threats
Where can I get withholding allowance forms
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I need injury prevention resources for the wood products industry
What training resources are there for IRS requirements?
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What forms do I use to pay myself?
10 things employers do to get sued
Information about federal work visa programs
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Is there new hire reporting for independent contractors?
How to set up an inventory management system
What is the cost of Substance Abuse in my business?
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Fat, Oil, and Grease requirements for restaurants
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How does the IRS classify employees versus independent contractors?
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I am looking for tips when buying a franchise
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Hours-of-Service Regulations fr the trucking industry
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What is Use Tax?
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Are there sample Written Workplace Safety Programs?
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National Agricultural Center sponsored by the EPA
How can I sell my food product?
Is there a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool
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When are all these forms due?
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Am I required to provide breaks to my employees?
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Ergonomics for the mining industry
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I need safety resources for logging
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What quarterly forms do I need to file for unemployment insurance?
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After a cyber attack, I need to know what to do
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15-minute presentation template to angel investors
Mine rescue instruction
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What employers should NOT do to respond to the Zika virus
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If I sell firearms, what licenses do I need?
If I sell food, do I have to label it?
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Fire Evacuation Planning
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Commercial fishing - financial statements and business calculations
Find out where your customers, competitors and suppliers are using SizeUp
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I need compliance help as a small food manufacturer
How do you do a copyright?
What do I have to do before getting a business loan?
Where are tax withholding charts?
I want to do 360 surveys. Are the sample surveys?
What is a Voluntary Environmental Management System Iso 14001
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What are key performance indicators for retail businesses?
Do I need a sign permit?
What I e-Verify?
What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?
Resources for Foodworker Illness Awareness
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I need an emergency action plan for my restaurant
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How is federal unemployment tax handled?
Commercial Fishing - how to manage finances
I need a sample employee handbook
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Are small business classes offered at local community colleges?
What forms do I have to file quarterly to the federal government?
What are basic business tax deductions?
How do I get a liquor license?
What posters do I need for my employees?
What is certified payroll?
Are there SHA safety publications for my industry?
Do I need a food permit?
What is the Google Search Console?
What forms to I have to file with the Secretary of State?
What forms do I need to start a corporation?
How can I send marketing material through the US Mail?
Does my business have to check the Do Not Call Registry before making outbound calls?
Help me compare a USDA and an SBA loan
I want to implement a Drug-Free Workplace
Is there business recycling in my area?
Do I need a home occupation permit?
What EPA regulations does my construction company need to follow?
What to consider before using your home equity or savings to fund your business?
Do I have to have a business license?
I want to buy carbon offsets. How do I do that?
What resources are there for agritourism?
Where can I get business mentoring?
I want to know about how to use KickStarter to fund my business
How can I learn how to sell?
Are there buy-local programs in your area
Can someone help me with environmental compliance?
Do I need an alarm permit?
What are the 5 most common scams against small business?
I need to train my employees on emergency evacuation
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an employer?
I need my state's withholding charts
How to use Sketch.io for social media
I want to know the top markets for exporting
What are best practices in construction?
Is there unemployment insurance for my employees or me after a disaster?
I'm a small retailer and need a marketing checklist
How do you add a "Share" button?
Are there business plan tools for the fishing industry?
HAZMat Transportation regulations
How is tip income reported?
What do I need to know before doing an employment background check?
How can I use ergonomics in my hospitality business?
What is a DUNS number and why do I need one?
How can you monitor your business and industry on the web?
I need a customer survey tool
I am looking to prevent Medical Identity Theft
Is there a sample Contract for Services for Independent Contractors?
Can someone help me implement lean manufacturing?
What type of business signage improve my profits?
I want to develop a violence prevention program
I want to start a winery and am looking for information
What loans are available for industrial or commercial buildings?
I'm looking for a loan repayment calculator
How is money handled when exporting or importing?
What desk exercises can keep my employees alert?alert
What do I do if there is an active shooter?
Tell me about loans if I bid on a federal transportation project
How to choose a credit card
What is business interruption insurance?
I need 1-on-1 help with my agricultural business
What do I have to do to comply with ADA?
What is the minimum wage?
How can I use ergonomics to reduce worker injuries?
I need a fixed asset tracking worksheet
I want to support veteran businesses with StreetShares
Does Department of Transportation give priority to veteran owned businesses?
How can I use technology to boost my business?
What to do to get a good business credit score?
How can I use Reference USA from the library to find contacts?
How can I Adopt an Attitude of You for my business?
Where can I get export credit insurance?
What is a HUB zone and where is the nearest one to me?
How can the Better Business Bureau help my company?
Are there any training programs for loggers?
What is DE542 in California?
How do I label my product with a UPC barcode?
I need training resources for soft (people) skills
I need 1-on-1 help finding bid opportunities with government
How do I comply with FDA requirements?
What are the elements of Business Insurance?
What is an S Corporation election?
I want to prevent a cyber attack on my business
Is there a free halp to help me keep track of things?
What Human Trafficking posters are required in California?
What are the smoking regulations for businesses?
Are their guides on starting a restaurant?
Tell me about SBA disaster loans and the required documents
Choosing a retirement plan for your small business
I need to figure out ownership. Is there a simulation tool?
What special loan programs are available in my area?
I'm looking for sexual harassment resources
Sales tax rates are confusing - how does it work?
I need workplace violence prevention training materials
How do I reserve a company name?
I am looking for templates for restaurant management
What are the top 10 green practices for restaurants?
What is an Operating Agreement?
Can I deduct my home office?
Marketing manual for fishermen
What is the Section 179 tax deduction?
I am looking for soft skills training in spanish
Pollution Prevention for Biotech Labs
What is country of origin marking?
Can you summarize all the requirements I have as an S Corporation?
Is there bad check restitution help in my area?
Is there a state Market Maker for agricultural markets?
Fire Safety for Hotels/Mdels
Should I be an S or a C corporation?
What annual forms do I have to file for the state?
What customized training is offered by my local community college?
What is DBE certification?
What is a pass-thru entity?
I want to train my employees on using forklifts safely
What are the first steps in getting back to business after a disaster?
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