Corporate & Business Formation Tools

StartUp ToolKit

General Resources:

• State Guide: Obtaining Licenses & Permits
• SBA Assement for Starting a Small Business
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Starting Your Business
• Local SBA Offices
• State Guide: Chambers of Commerce
• National Federation of Independent Businesses
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs:

• Minority Business Development Agency
• National Minority Business Council
• SBA: Minorities
• SBA: Native Americans
• SCORE: Resources for Minority Business Owners

Resources for Women Entrepreneurs:

• Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
• SBA: Online Women's Business Center
• SBA: Women Entrepreneurs
• Women-21.gov

Resources for Veterans:

• Center for Veterans Enterprise
• SBA: Office of Veterans Business Development

Sample Business Plans:

• 60+ Sample Plans (Palo Alto Software)
• How to Write a Business Plan (PDF) (SBA Workshop)
• For Small Retailers (SBA) [PDF]
• For Small Service Firms (SBA) [PDF]
• For Small Construction Firms (SBA) [PDF]
• For Small Manufacturers (SBA) [PDF]

Licenses & Permits:

• State Guide to Obtaining Licenses & Permits

Tax Resources:

• IRS: Information for Small Business/Self-Employed
• State Tax Agencies

Source:  FindLaw.com