Was one of your New Year's resolutions to start your own business? While it can be an exciting opportunity, it can also present challenges.
To help you start a small business or become an exporter, BusinessUSA combines business-related information from government agencies into a one-stop starting point. Explore http://www.BusinessUSA.gov to:
●Grow your business
●Explore government contracting
●Find International trade leads
●Learn about taxes and credits
●Browse resource for veterans
●Read the latest news
●Discover events in your area
●Explore state and local resources
●Seek disaster assistance
●Find more tools
Also visit our library web site electronic resources page for access (library barcode number required) to Business Insights: Essentials to:
●Investigate investment opportunities
●Find parent-subsidiary relationships
●Obtain competitive intelligence, market share information and product trends
●Explore market-industry information and analyses
●Study product and brand information
●Compare companies within an industry
Explore a wealth of business information today with BusinessUSA and Business Insights.
Sandra Dreaden is the Crestview Public Library's reference librarian.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: DREADEN: Free resources to help you start a small business