Web Directory

» Bootstrap
   Offers tips and lessons on starting a business without venture capital.
   http://www.klhess.com/bootstrap

» Bplans.com
   A resource for starting a business that offers how-to articles, expert advice, tools/calculators, and business plan software.
   http://www.bplans.com/

» British Library Business & IP Centre
   Provides business and IP (intellectual property) information for innovators and entrepreneurs.
   http://www.bl.uk/bipc/

» Business Start-up Assistant
   A one-stop site for information on starting a business in Canada. It covers topics such as market assessment, financing, taxation, and writing a business plan.
   http://bsa.canadabusiness.ca/gol/bsa/site.nsf/en/index.html

» Cmypitch
   Features videos about sources of funding, information, advice, opportunities and services.
   http://cmypitch.com

» Company Partners
   Puts business partners seeking opportunities to start a small business, in contact with other entrepreneurs who may have ideas or funding to invest.
   http://www.companypartners.com

» Dreams to Market
   A free directory and resource center for inventors and businesses having to do with maturing new technologies and turning concepts into entrepreneurial successes.
   http://www.dreamstomarket.com/

» Fastlinksolutions
   Some advice and guidelines for starting or developing a business in the UK.
   http://www.fastlinksolutions.co.uk

» Home-Based and Micro Business
   Small business and home business help with emphasis on the state of Oklahoma.
   http://fcs.okstate.edu/microbiz/

» HowtoStartup.com
   Contains articles and information that help people start and grow a small business.
   http://www.howtostartup.com

» Hulsey Foundation
   Provides business coaching, entrepreneurial training, development capital, and scholarships. Based in Collegedale, Tennessee.
   http://www.hulseyfoundation.org/

» Iceved
   Focus: initiative of top business schools that offers a global link to business schools, entrepreneurs, investors and information.
   http://www.iceved.com/

» Kauffman eVenturing
   Provides original articles, written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, and other materials related to starting and running high-impact companies.
   http://www.eventuring.org/

» On Startups
   An online community and blog for startup entrepreneurs.
   http://OnStartups.com

» Rhonda Abrams Online
   Features an interactive "Startup Checklist" and articles about starting a successful business. From small business author, speaker, and newspaper columnist Rhonda Abrams.
   http://www.rhondaonline.com/

» Small Business Administration: Startup
   Resources from the United States Small Business Administration cover planning, finance, marketing, employment, taxes, and legal issues.
   http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/

» Startup Junkies
   Focus: opportunity identification and successful launch strategies and tactics.
   http://www.startupjunkies.org/

» StartupJournal.com
   The Wall Street Journal's site for buying or starting a business or franchise.
   http://www.startupjournal.com/

» StartupNation
   A community for entrepreneurs who share their first-hand knowledge of how to succeed in small business. Provides step by step advice to starting a business.
   http://www.startupnation.com/

» Startups.co.uk
   News, information and how-to guides for small business.
   http://www.startups.co.uk/

» The Start Company
   Resources to start a successful business. Learn about protecting assets by forming a LLC or incorporating.
   http://www.thestartcompany.com

» VentureNavigator
   Find out about business support services for start ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs. This is a free service funded by the UK Government.
   http://www.venturenavigator.co.uk/

» Virtual Business Incubator
   A one stop resource for entrepreneurs interested in business start-up or expansion.
   http://vbi.biz/

» Working For Yourself
   Workbook programs for starting a business.
   http://www.workingforyourself.com

» YoungEntrepreneur.com
   Online forum offering advice to entrepreneurs worldwide.
   http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/

» bizTAMER
   Information and resources for starting and managing a small or medium business.
   http://biztamer.com

» knoxvillestartup
   Resources for starting a business in Tennessee, specifically Knoxville and Knox County. Includes a local business directory.
   http://www.knoxvillestartup.com