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Internal Revenue Service
Get the lowdown on current Federal tax regulations and other tax
information at the Internal Revenue Services Web site, where you can also
download tax forms and instructions. Its Small Business Corner offers advice
on starting and operating your own business. |
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NonProfit Gateway
As its name implies, this site is intended for use by nonprofit
organizations. It offers links at Cabinet departments to information that is
of special interest to nonprofits. Other links will fetch information about
grants, volunteering and budgeting issues, and Master Search lets you
perform keyword searches on 530,000 government Web pages.
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Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
OSHAs pages provide a wealth of information related to the agencys
workplace safety standards and regulations. You can search for OSHA
regulatory rules, and delve into a number of other databases that include
information such as recordkeeping guidelines, speeches and congressional
testimony. |
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U.S.
Business Advisor
Billed as the one-stop electronic link to government for business, the
U.S. Business Advisor is a collection of links to other government agencies.
Topics include doing business with the government, international trade,
finance, labor and employment, general business, and laws and regulations.
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U.S. Department of Commerce
The depth and breadth of information at this site seems overwhelming, but
its an incredible tool if you know what youre looking for. Its got links to
the DOCs 14 bureaus, including the Patent and Trademark Office, the Bureau
of Export Administration, the Census Bureau, the International Trade
Administration and the Technology Administration.
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U.S. Small Business Administration
No matter what stage your business is at, you will find a wealth of
information here on starting, running and expanding. Get step-by-step
information on launching a business, find out about SBA loan programs, take
an online course or register your business in Pro-Net for government
contracting opportunities. |
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| News |
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CNN Interactive
News sites do not get more thorough than this. You will find
up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest news events, complete with audio,
video, and tons of links to related stories and background material. CNN
Remote delivers news updates to your Desktop every five minutes. A Customize
feature helps you choose the news you want to see by letting you build your
own profile or selecting a Quickstart profile.
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Forbes Digital Tool
Read up on the latest business news, then check out the Starting Your Own
Business articles in The Small-Business Center for ideas and advice. The
sites Small-Business Forum discussion areas give you a chance to learn
from-and teach-your peers.
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Fortune.com
In addition to comprehensive business coverage, the online version of
Fortune offers Fortune & Your Company, a section geared to small businesses.
You will find articles on taxes, marketing, management, technology,
financing a business and more.
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Inc. Online
The online version of this popular entrepreneurial magazine regularly
offers articles of interest to small-business owners. The Virtual Consultant
has searchable databases with information such as businesses up for sale,
company profiles and demographics. There are also worksheets you can use to
determine the cost of growth, long-term financial goals and other key
business calculations.
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| Tax |
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Accountant-Client
Privilege: Unclear From the Start
Accountant-Client Privilege: A brief, but useful discussion of this
important issue located in the Tax Analysts archives. |
