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| STARTING A BUSINESS |
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Assistance in Starting a Business |
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http://www.sba.gov/starting/ |
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Link to the U. S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) website on starting a business. Information on the first steps, business signage, start-up kit, research, business plans, patents and trademarks, counseling assistance and training. |
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My Own Business---Free E-Learning For Entrepreneurs |
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http://www.myownbusiness.org/ |
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MY OWN BUSINESS: A Free INTERNET Course on Starting a Business.
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SBA On-Line Women Business Center |
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http://www.onlinewbc.gov/ |
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A nationwide network of mentoring roundtables, women's business centers in nearly every state and territory, women-owned venture capital companies, and the Online Women's Business Center, OWBO is helping unprecedented numbers of women start and build successful businesses. At every stage of developing and expanding a successful business, the Office of Women's Business Ownership is here to counsel, teach, encourage and inspire.
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Bplans.com |
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http://www.bplans.com/sp/ |
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A Business planning resource website for aspiring entrepreneurs. Bplans.com contains the largest single collection of free sample business plans online. In addition to that, it has helpful tools and know-how for managing your business. Bplans.com includes practical advice on planning, interactive tools, and a panel of experts who have answered more than 1,400 questions from people like you. Bplans.com has also won several awards as a valuable "plain talk" resource. |
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Starting Your Business Guide |
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http://www.toolkit.cch.com/text/P01_0000.asp |
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Link to CCH's Business Owner's Toolkit. Will take you through the process of starting a new business, from thinking about it to planning it to actually doing it.
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Four Steps in Starting a Business |
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http://www.tded.state.tx.us/guide/ |
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Link to the Texas Online website. This handbook serves as a reference guide for new and expanding businesses in Texas by providing information on regulations and permits.
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Signage Considerations For Your Small Business |
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http://www.sba.gov/starting/signage/why.html |
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Provides in depth information about signage consideratons when starting a new business. The information is divided into categories with detail. |
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Buying A Franchise @ Entepreneur.com |
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/franzone/allabout/index.html |
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Whether you want to buy a franchise or do it yourself, check out 7 hot markets that can make you a millionaire. |
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BizQuest.com |
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http://www.bizquest.com/ |
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Our marketplace empowers business buyers by giving them immediate and direct access to over 40,000 listings of businesses and franchises for sale, in addition to information and resources to guide them through the process of buying a business. |
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Starting a Business Guides and Resources |
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http://www.businessnation.com/smallbiz/startup/ |
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Link to Business Nations' website. Find guides to starting a business and business planning; search for a small business organization by state; read industry profiles; market research, management and related start-up guides. |
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Business Week's Starting a Business Resource Center |
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http://businessweek.findlaw.com/index.htm |
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Link to the Business Week's Small Business site. Features extensive guides that walks the entrepreneur thru the steps, including skills evaluation, success assessment and goal setting; and other business resources. |
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Nolo's Small Business Law Center |
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http://www.nolo.com/ |
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Link to Nolo's Law Center site. The Small Business Law Center provides business information for starting a business, choosing a business structure, writing a business plan and more. Nolo's Law Center site is designed to help people and business owners handle their own everyday legal matters --or learn enough about them to make working with a lawyer a more satisfying experience -- we publish reliable, plain-English books, software, forms and this website.
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IRS's Starting a Business and Tax Information |
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http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/ |
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Link to the Internal Revenue Service site for small business and self-employed. The links on this site provide information about what is involved in starting a new business, taxpayer and employer tax responsbilities and bring up some important issues to consider. Be sure to review the "Checklist for a New Business," which lists typical pre-start actions.
The links on this page provide information about what is involved in starting a new business and bring up some important issues to consider. Be sure to review the "Checklist for a New Business," which lists typical pre-start actions.
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce - Starting Your Business |
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http://www.uschamber.com/sb/default |
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Link to the U. S. Chamber of Commerce's site on starting your business. Provides information on the first steps, business planning, and financing. Includes links to information on managing your business; expanding your business; insurance; exiting your business; resources; and building personal wealth. |
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Small Business Advisor |
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http://www.isquare.com/ |
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This website provides information and links to articles on a variety of topics important to the success of your small business. |
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Wall Street Journal Center for Entrepreneurs |
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http://www.startupjournal.com/ |
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This website provides a wealth of resources, information on "how to", ideas, franchising, technology, financing, and business for sale, business opportunities, business plan tool kit, and more. |
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Components of a Marketing Plan |
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http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/marketing/plan.html |
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The one hard-and-fast rule about marketing plan components is that there are no hard-and-fast rules! Marketing plans vary by industry, by size of company and by stage of growth. The form isn't as important as the process of preparing it–it's a process that makes you think about your business goals and what your marketing strategy will be to achieve those goals. Visit this web site for key information on marketing and developing a marketing plan.
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Inc.com |
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http://www.inc.com/home/ |
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Inc.com delivers best-of-breed information, services, and tools -- aggregated from Inc magazine and a variety of other sources -- for virtually every business and management task. The site's resources, from content to community, help business owners find and select the most relevant solutions to pressing business challenges. |
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Power Homebiz Guides |
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http://www.powerhomebiz.com/ |
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Power Homebiz Guides is a privately held online publisher of home business and small business information. They provide well-written features, "how-to" articles; "how I did it" success stories, tips and hints, instructions, motivational articles and other information that will help consumers gain knowledge and succeed in their small business endeavor. Their objective is to provide comprehensive step-by-step ideas to help small entrepreneurs succeed in their ventures.
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Entrepreneur.com |
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizstartups |
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A solutions website for starting and growing a business for business owners and entrepreneurs. |
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The Ultimate Small Business Guide |
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http://money.cnn.com/smbusiness/index.html |
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Fortune Magazine's small business resources guide and a wealth of links to business development resources. |
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| FINANCING |
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SBA Guaranty Loans - Eligibility & Preparation |
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http://www.sba.gov/financing/preparation/qualify.html |
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To determine if you qualify for SBA's financial assistance, you should first understand some basic credit factors that apply to all loan requests. |
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SBA Financing Programs |
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http://www.sba.gov/financing/ |
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The U. S. Small Business Administration's (SBA)Homepage on financing programs including loan application forms, lender programs, and resources. |
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SBA's Financing Your Business Hotlist |
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http://www.sba.gov/hotlist/busfin.html |
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This website links you to the SBA's Hotlist of financing resources and sites including SBA guaranteed loan programs. |
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Rule of 72 Compound Interest Financial Success |
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http://www.ruleof72.net/ |
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Albert Einstein is credited with discovering the compound interest rule of 72. Referring to compound interest, Albert Einstein is quoted as saying:
"It is the greatest mathematical discovery of all time."
Compound interest is powerful. Compound interest should be one of your financial success tools. Don't let compound interest work against you. Financial experts use the Rule Of 72 to command compound interest and gain financial success. Some financial service providers want you to know the Rule Of 72 so you can make wise decisions to command compound interest and compound your financial success. |
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Capital Certified Development Corporation |
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http://www.capitalcdc.com/ |
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As a diversified full-service consulting firm, Capital Certified Development Corporation (Capital CDC), provides innovative solutions for business and government. Features information Cpaital CDC's services including the SBA 504 Fixed Assets Lending Program, Texas Enterprise Zones, the Texas Capital Fund, and Industrial Revenue Bonds. |
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Wells Fargo & Company |
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http://www.wellsfargo.com/ |
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Wells Fargo's homepage providing information about it's financial products and services including small business, personal finance, commercial servcies, and investmens. Provides a broad selection of interactive tools that can help you make better financial decisions.
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State National Bank |
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http://www.statenationalbank.com/business_home.html |
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State National Bank's Business Banking Homepage. Running a business can be a very complex and demanding job. State National Bank offers a comprehensive solution to managing your money and your business.
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Chase Bank |
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http://www.chase.com/ |
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Chase Bank's Homepage. Chase is the retail financial services franchise within JPMorgan Chase. The site provides information on the banks financial products and services including small, personal finance, consumber banking, home finance, advice and planning, and other. |
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ACCION Texas - A Mico Lender |
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http://www.acciontexas.org/ |
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ACCION Texas provides credit to small businesses that do not have access to loans from commercial sources. Through these small loans and services, ACCION Texas helps microentrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, stabilize and increase their incomes, create additional employment and contribute to the economic revitalization of their communities. |
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Bank of the West |
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http://www.botw-ep.com/home2.html |
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Bank of the West's Homepage. Provides information on the banks financial products and services including business and personal loans, equipment leasing, and other. Lists the bank's board of directors and bank branch offices. Features a financial calculator for home and personal financing, investment and retirement, and leasing. |
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Bank of America |
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http://www.bankofamerica.com/ |
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Bank of America's Homepage. Features the banks array of financing products and services including small business, personal finance, corporate and institutional. Provides financial tools and planning for business loans, personal loans, and credit cards, retirement and other. |
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United Bank of El Paso Del Norte |
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http://www.unitedelpaso.com/ |
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Link to United Bank of El Paso del Norte’s website. The bank was founded by a group of local business men and women to serve and help grow the El Paso community. The bank's only focus is the El Paso market and providing personal service and attention to those people, professional practices and small to mid-size businesses based there. The Bank’s principal offices are located at 125 Mesa Hills Drive, El Paso, Texas, and it also maintains a branch office located on the eastside of El Paso, at 9801 Gateway West, El Paso, Texas.
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First Federal Bank |
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http://www.1stfedbank.com/ |
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First Federal Bank's Homepage. Features financial products and services including business startup loans, financing of inventory, equipment, or new expansion; commercial real estate loans and construction loans,
Small Business Administration Loans, short term working capital and seasonal loans. In El Paso, TX the bank is located at 2290 Trawood
79935-3020, (915) 845-7270.
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First National Bank |
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http://www.fnbfabens.com/ |
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First National Bank has been serving El Paso County and Hudspeth County since 1920 and is locally owned and operated. As the oldest bank in El Paso County, First National Bank is a full service bank, offering a broad range of depository and credit services to its community.
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GE Capital Small Business Finance |
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http://www.ge.com/capital/smallbiz/ |
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GE Capital Small Business Finance is a premier financing source for small and growing businesses. They provide long term loans for fixed assets from $100,000 to $25 million.
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CIT Group, Inc. |
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http://www.cit.com/about_us/default.htm |
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CIT, is a leading global source of financing and leasing capital and an advisor for companies in more than 30 industries. Features many of the company's specialized financial products and services in serving business needs. The Solutions Tool also helps you quickly search for and find the specific product and service information that is of interest to you and your business.
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Small Business Loan Resource, Inc. |
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http://www.sbls.com/default.htm |
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Small Business Loan Source, Inc. (SBLS) is a nationally licensed, direct SBA Non-Bank Lender; specializing in commercial real estate lending.
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Texas Mezzanine Fund |
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http://www.tmfund.com |
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The Texas Mezzanine Fund, Inc. (“TMF”), a Community Development Financial Institution (“CDFI”), serving businesses throughout the State of Texas located in distressed areas, women or minority owned, or small businesses that create jobs for low-and-moderate income persons.
TMF provides mezzanine financing to:
Strengthen loan applications that need credit enhancement with financial institutions;
Provides junior debt financing, usually with investors, to high risk, high growth companies that provide community and economic development benefits;
Provides stand-alone loans; and
Participate in loans with TMF investors as well as with established CDFIs throughout Texas.
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Texas Capital Access Fund |
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http://www.tded.state.tx.us/TexasCapitalAccess/ |
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The Texas Capital Access Fund was established to increase the availability of financing for businesses and nonprofit organizations that face barriers in accessing capital. Through the use of the Capital Access Fund, businesses that might otherwise fall outside the guidelines of conventional lending may still have the opportunity to receive financing. |
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USDA Rural Development |
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http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ |
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USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. USDA promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools. They offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their member services. USDA Rural Development also provides technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.
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National Financing Services Network |
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http://www.nfsn.com/index.htm |
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The premier on-line marketplace for financial product services™. Featuring over 100 types of products and services from leading companies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. |
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Ameritrade's Encyclopedia of Finance |
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http://www.ameritrade.com/education/html/encyclopedia/ |
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Ameritrade's Encyclopedia of Finance is an excellent resource for basic financial information. It explains financial concepts in a straightforward and easy-to-understand way and is a great companion for the Guide to Online Investing. |
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Fast Track Micro Loans |
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http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/resources/micro_loan.htm |
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BusinessWeek Online site on Fast Track Micro Loans. SBA makes funds available to nonprofit intermediaries, who in turn make loans to eligible borrowers in amounts to a maximum of $25,000.
A search engine to find the Micro Loan Intermediaries nearest you. |
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Small Business Finance |
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http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/index.html |
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Business Week's Online small business guide, resources and tools on financing, and the latest data on interest rates and terms for small businesses, and tips on day to day operations. |
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Business Financing |
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http://www.buyerzone.com/index.html |
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BuyerZone.com provides free quotes from National vendors. Get FREE price quotes from over 15,000 brand name vendors. From business loans to health insurance, and a variety of other products and services. |
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Bank One |
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http://www.bankone.com/ |
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Corporate home-page of Bank One. Bank One offers a full range of financial services to consumers, small businesses, corporations, and middle market businesses. |
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Banco Popular of North America |
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http://www.bancopopular.com/bancopopular/ |
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Homepage of Banco Popular. It is the largest bank in Puerto Rico. It operates through an extensive network of 200 branches as well as through various alternative delivery channels. In the USA, Banco Popular of North America is the largest Hispanic bank in the United States. It operates 32 branches in New York, 21 in Illinois, 16 in California, 12 in New Jersey, 10 in Florida and 5 in Texas. Features its financial products and services throughout its financial network.
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Comerica's Small Business Solutions |
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http://www.comerica.com/cma/cda/main/0,1555,2_45,00.html |
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Comerica's website for small business Solutions. Features its financing products and services including loans and leases, investment and insurance products, employer services and retirement plans, and other. |
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American Express Financial Services |
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http://www.americanexpress.com/homepage/mt_personal.shtml |
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American Express'Homepage features AMX's personal and business financial products and services including "OPEN: The Small Business Network." The web-site for American Express Mexico is also found at the following internet address http://home3.americanexpress.com/mexico/homepage.asp
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Transamerica Commercial Lending |
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http://www.transamericafinance.com/tfc/ComFinServ.asp |
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Homepage for Transamerica Financial. Transamerica Finance is one of the largest independent commercial lending companies, with net finance receivables of over $14 billion. TFC provides commercial lending services to a wide range of industries through five separate business groups including distribution, business capital, technology finance, equipment finance, and real estate.
The website features a solutions locator for all their services worldwide.
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Commercial Finance Online |
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http://www.cfol.com |
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Commercial Finance Online is a membership site with a large business finance search engine that can help you find capital sources, link up with business opportunties or find helpful software. |
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Texas Capital Fund |
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http://www.agr.state.tx.us/eco/rural_eco_devo/capital_fund/fin_tcf.htm |
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The Texas Capital Fund (TCF) program is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture through an interagency agreement with the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA). The TCF program encourages business development, retention, or expansion by providing funds to eligible applicants. |
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City/County Revolving Loan Fund |
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http://www.elpasotexas.gov/econdev/services_business.asp |
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Through a lower percentage of equity and a blended interest rate, the City/County RLF is intended to assist El Paso small businesses in securing SBA loans. For information, call the Department of Economic Development at 915-533-4284 or stop by and visit any of our member banks.
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CNNMoney |
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http://money.cnn.com/ |
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Financial news, Money Magazine, markets and stocks information, Dow Jones Industrial Averages, mutual funds, personal finance, tech sector news, financial calculator, stock quotes and much more. |
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| VENTURE CAPITAL |
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vFinance.com |
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http://www.vfinance.com/ |
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vFinance.com is a website where you can post a synopsis of your business idea; research lits of lenders, investment banks and angel investors. It offers access to financial services, proprietary business development tools, searchable databases and daily news. You may view venture capital firms, view business plans or post your own. |
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Vcaonline.com - The Venture Capital Market Place |
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http://www.vcaonline.com/ |
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Vcaonline.com is the leading B2B Internet-based marketplace for the venture capital and private equity industry. It provides a venue on the Web for connecting entrepreneurs, investors and advisors worldwide.
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The Capital Network |
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http://www.thecapitalnetwork.com/ |
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Links to The Capital Network (TCN), a non-profit, economic development organization developed in response to a growing need to provide entrepreneurial ventures with training and access to investors. |
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The West Texas Venture Capital Forum |
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http://www.wtvcf.org/ |
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The West Texas Venture Capital Forum was founded Jan 2001 in Lubbock, Texas to help develop and educate both investors and entrepreneurs. The Forum provides a setting for venture capitalists and other interested Investors to meet entrepreneurs and to act as a catalyst for the growth of those entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking, entrepreneurial education and potential capital infusion.
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Rural Policy Research Institute |
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http://www.rupri.org/pubs/archive/wpapers/WP2000-1/ |
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Directory of State-Assisted Venture Capital Programs, 2000.
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SBIC (Small Business Investment Company Program) |
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http://www.sba.gov/INV/ |
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Website of the
SBA's Small Business Investment Company Program. The Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), which are licensed and regulated by the SBA, are privately owned and managed investment firms that provide venture capital and start-up financing to small businesses. |
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ACE-Net (Angel Capital Electronic Network) |
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https://ace-net.sr.unh.edu/pub/ |
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ACE-Net, the U. S. Small Business Admintration's Angel Capital Electronic Network, is also accessible through the SBA's Website (sba.gov). The University of New Hampshire on this website link is one of the several universities co-sponsoring this venture capital clearinghouse project effort. It costs $450 to post a business plan. |
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VentureOne |
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http://www.ventureone.com/ |
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VentureOne has products and services to help identify venture capital firms, assess valuations and track venture investment activity. Also profiles venture vacked companies and delivers this information to possible investors through an online database called VentureSource. |
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American Venture |
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http://www.avce.com/ |
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American Venture has provided guidance and assistance to entrepreneurs and investors online for almost 10 years. One of the original Internet meeting places for nurturing new business ideas and locating investors. |
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CapitalKey Advisors |
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http://www.capitalkey.com |
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Offers online investment banking services linking entrepreneurs with venture and private equity investors. |
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The Capital Connection |
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http://www.capitalconnection.com |
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The Capital Connection is a clearinghouse that helps match entrepreneurs with investors. |
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Finance Hub |
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http://www.financehub.com |
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Finance Hum offers online access to venture capital and useful links. |
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Rule506.com |
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http://www.Rule506.com |
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Rule506.com, operated by a Houston-based partnership and named after the U. S. Securities and Exchange regulation governing private placements, is a matchmaking service linking start-up companies to financing sources such as angels, venture capitalists, insurers and banks. The Web site can also put you in touch with experienced entrepreneurs who can provide counseling and even take an active role in managing your enterprise, with or without investing in the venture. |
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Business Partners |
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http://www.Businesspartners.net |
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Business Partners is a Web-based information source that connects potential partners, angel investors, investment bankers, and venture capital firms with entrepreneurs. |
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The National Venture Capital Association |
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http://www.nvca.org |
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The National Venture Capital Association can link you to more than 300 member venture capital and private equity firms nationwide. |
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Camino Real Angels |
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http://www.caminorealangels.com |
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Most venture capital firms no longer serve the seed capital market. The Camino Real Angels provide seed and early-stage capital in the range up to $2M.
Business and financial leaders of our community, who have funded and built successful companies, make up our membership. We are involved investors that mentor and coach the entrepreneurs with which we invest. We serve on their boards, provide contacts, and assist with team building, strategic planning and fundraising.
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| TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS |
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NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership |
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http://www.mep.nist.gov/ |
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MEP is a nationwide network of not-for-profit Centers in over 400 locations nationwide, whose sole purpose is to provide small and medium-sized manufacturers with the help they need to succeed. |
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National Institute of Standards and Technology |
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http://www.nist.gov/ |
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NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Commerce Department's Technology Administration. NIST's mission is to develop and promote measurements, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life. NIST carries out its mission in four cooperative programs. |
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Paso Del Norte Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center |
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http://www.utep.edu/tmac/ |
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The Paso Del Norte Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) at IM3 at the University of Texas at El Paso provides services directly to area manufacturers to assist in the appropriate use of technologies and techniques to improve the competitiveness or reduce dependence on defense contractors. |
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Institute for Manufacturing & Materials Management (IM³ ) |
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http://www.utep.edu/im3/ |
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IM³ of the University of Texas at El Paso provides development support services to area manufactures and builds partnerships between manufacturers, universities, and research laboratories to find solutions for industrial problems. |
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National Research Council (NRC) |
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http://www.nrc.ca/corporate/english/index.html |
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NRC, Canada's premier science and technology research organization, is a leader in scientific and technical research, the diffusion of technology and the dissemination of scientific and technical information.
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USDA Office of Technology Transfer |
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http://ott.ars.usda.gov/ |
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This web site features technologies that have been developed by ARS scientists nationwide, and are available for licensing and/or collabortive research. ARS, the premier scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has a proven reputation for partnerships leading to commercial success. |
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) |
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http://www.sba.gov/sbir/indexsbir-sttr.html |
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The SBIR, a program of the Office of Technology of the U. S. Small Business Administration, is a highly competitive program that encourages small business to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Since its enactment in 1982, as part of the Small Business Innovation Development Act, SBIR has helped thousands of small businesses to compete for federal research and development awards. |
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Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC) |
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http://www.nttc.edu/ |
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The Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC) is the leader in the technology transfer and commercialization industry. NTCC aids economic development through the mapping of technologies needed to technologies available, and offers a complete portfolio of products and services that enable American businesses to find technologies, facilities and world-class researchers within the federal labs and agencies with which they can partner.
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The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) |
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http://www.federallabs.org/ |
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The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the nationwide network of federal laboratories that provides the forum to develop strategies and opportunities for linking the laboratory mission technologies and expertise with the marketplace.
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Texas Technology Information |
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http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=2.11 |
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Information on Technology and its uses throughout Texas government.
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| ACCOUNTING & TAXATION |
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Federal Income Taxes -- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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http://www.irs.gov |
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The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress. Its mission: to provide America's taxpayers with top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. Features tax information for individuals, businesses, charitable and non-profit organizations, and tax professionals, retirement plans, and resources including downloadable publications and forms. |
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Texas Sales & Use Tax -- Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
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http://www.cpa.state.tx.us/ |
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Link to Texas Comptroller's website. Information on Sales & Use Tax; Franchise Tax; Fuel Tax and FITA and Interstate Truckers; Hotel Occupancy Tax; Motor Vehicle Tax; Cigarette, Cigar,and Tabacco Products Forms; Coin Operated Machines Forms; electronic reporting; and other related downloadable forms. |
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CCH Incorporated |
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http://www.cch.com |
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The leader in tax and business law information and software for accounting, legal, human resources, securities, insurance, health care and small business professionals. |
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Tax and Accounting Site Directory |
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http://www.taxsites.com/forms.html |
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A website directory on Tax forms, instructions, publications, and software by Schmidt Enterprises, LLC. |
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State and Local Tax Site Directory |
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http://www.taxsites.com/state.html |
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Provides tax related sites for all states in the U. S. Includes revenue departments, tax forms, laws, organizations, publications, and directories by Schmidt Enterprises, LLC. |
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The CPA Software News |
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http://www.softwarenews.net/ |
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The independent voice for accountants' software. Includes full text of recent articles, back issues index, software buyers' guide, accountant locator, and subscription information. |
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ABS Systems |
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http://www.mrasystems.com/ |
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A complete system for starting or expanding your own accounting and tax practice. |
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Association of Professional Accounting and Tax Consultants |
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http://www.apatcinc.com/ |
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Professional organization of self-employed accounting and tax consultants. Dedicated to the Promotion and Encouragement of Personal Growth, so as to Provide the Highest Standard of Service.
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Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants |
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http://www.tscpa.org/ |
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Features conferences and continuing education programs. Provides information and articles on business and consumers issues, business strategy, tax, insurance, financing, technology, and helpful links, including a guide to choosing a CPA. |
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How to Become a CPA Website |
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http://www.cpaclass.com/ |
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A comprehensive source of information for the students
who are interested in becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
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International Tax Sites Directory |
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http://www.taxsites.com/international.html |
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A comprehensive directory of resources on international tax, including country profiles, international tax associations, and resources from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). |
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Software - Tax and Accounting Sites Directory |
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http://www.taxsites.com/software.html |
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A large directory of tax software and organized links by categories. Includes tax research, industry-specific, and planning software. |
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CNET.com |
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http://looksmart.cnet.com/ |
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The source for computing and technolgy.™ Includes latest prices and ordering instructions for a full range of money managment software; top products and trends. |
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Tax and Accounting Resources -- WIENER SMITH & STRICKLER LLP |
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http://www.wss-bdo.com/resources/ |
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WIENER SMITH & STRICKLER LLP's Resources on tax and accounting, business research, government agencies, references and links.
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Intuit |
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http://www.intuit.com/ |
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Intuit's business website featuring products and services on personal finance and tax; small business accounting systems including Quickbooks; financial professional and their best selling products. |
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Millennium Software, Inc. |
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http://www.mlnsoft.com/software/index.php?OVRAW=cash%20flow%20template&OVKEY=cash%20flow%20template&OVMTC=standard |
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On-line Excel templates for business and real estate investing, amortization, depreciation, and cash flow forecasting. |
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U. S. Environmental Protection Agency |
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http://www.epa.gov/ |
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Link to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's site. Provides information on environmental laws and regulations, information sources, educational resources, and business opportunities.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality |
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http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/index.html |
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Formerly, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. The TECQ is one of the most comprehensive state environmental agencies in the nation. The TNRCC's Small Business and Local Government Assistance Section provides free confidential technical assistance on air, water, waste, and pollution prevention, and environmental compliance issues. |
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Environmental Support Solutions |
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http://www.environ.com/default.htm |
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Environmental Support Solutions, Inc. provides a suite of software to businesses and other organizations for regulatory compliance management. Our solutions provide the means of data collection, data management, and reporting necessary for organizations to comply with requirements of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other regulatory agencies. |
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The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) |
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http://www.awma.org/ |
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The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to thousands of environmental professionals in 65 countries.
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DOE Office of Environmental Policy and Guidance |
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http://tis-nt.eh.doe.gov/oepa/ |
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Department of Energy's-wide environmental protection policies and strategies for protecting the public and the environment and for achieving environmental compliance with internal and external environmental requirements. Use the buttons below to learn about us, find out the latest about federal regulatory initiatives, and view over 1700 documents and Federal Register notices, and technical services brochure. |
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EPA's State, Local, and Tribal Programs |
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http://www.epa.gov/epahome/partners.htm |
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EPA's website access to state, local, and environmental programs. |
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EPA's Environmental Research Program |
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http://www.epa.gov/epahome/program2.htm |
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EPA's website on environmental research programs. Fundamental to ORD's mission is a partnership with the academic scientific community, through extramural research grants and fellowships.
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EPA Business Opportunities Programs |
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http://www.epa.gov/epahome/industry.htm |
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EPA's website on business opportunities programs. Includes a listing of EPA Business initiatives and compliance assistance information. A "virtual" Center provides important tools and services to support the innovation power of industry-based partnership programs, and voluntary environmental partnership programs.
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Texas Environment and Natural Resources |
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http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=5 |
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Collection of information on conservation, wildlife, licensing and permits, state parks, and much more...
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| GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT |
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SBA Portal - Government Contracting Opportunities |
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http://www.sba.gov/GC/indexresources.html |
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The Office of Government Contracting (GC) works to create an environment for maximum participation by small, disadvantaged, and woman-owned businesses in federal government contract awards and large prime subcontract awards. GC advocates on behalf of small business in the federal procurement world. |
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SBA's Surety Bond Program |
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http://www.sba.gov/financing/bonds/whatis.html |
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SBA's Homepage on Surety Bonding Program. By law, prime contractors to the federal government must post surety bonds on federal construction projects valued at $25,000 or more. The SBA can guarantee bid, performance and payment bonds for contracts up to $1.25 million for small businesses that cannot obtain bonds through regular commercial channels. |
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SBA's Pro-Net (PROCUREMENT MARKETING AND ACCESS NETWORK ) |
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http://pro-net.sba.gov/ |
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Pro-Net is an electronic gateway of procurement information -- for and about small businesses. It is a search engine for contracting officers, a marketing tool for small firms and a "link" to procurement opportunities and important information. It is designed to be a "virtual" one-stop-procurement-shop.
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Federal Marketplace |
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http://www.fedmarket.com/ |
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Fedmarket.com is an online community for government buyers and vendors. The site is owned and operated by Wood River Technologies, Inc., a private company located in Sun Valley, Idaho. a top government contracting resource by public and private organizations throughout North America. Free site content includes news, expert advice, "how to" articles, a highly focused bid search engine, and the world's largest database of U.S.-based government vendors.
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Federal Acquisition Jump Station |
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http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/fedproc/home.html |
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Your link to federal acquisitions on the Internet. Procurement and Acquisition Sites by Contracting Activity.
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Texas Business Advisor |
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http://www.window.state.tx.us/tba/procure.html |
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Links to Federal, State of Texas and local government procurement sites. Links to Windows on State Government and the Texas Comproller of Public Accounts. Two commercial sites with extensive free information on the subject are Government Contract and Business Resources and GovCon. |
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Texas Marketplace |
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http://www.marketplace.state.tx.us/ |
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Texas Marketplace is a free online tool that the State of Texas uses to facilitate electronic commerce, including government procurement and private-sector opportunities. |
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Bidengine |
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http://www.bidengine.com/ |
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Bidengine is a specialized bid opportunity search engine that scours thousands of procurement pages containing opportunities to sell products and services. Bidengine finds bid and proposal opportunities posted by international, federal, state, city and county governments, along with universities, school districts and public buying cooperatives.
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Federal Government Procurement Opportunties |
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http://federalcontract.ab |
