Appendix C. Start-up Assistance

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Appendix C. Start-up Assistance

When you're at square one and just starting out with a home office, the details can feel daunting. The sites listed below are terrific because they cover everything you should know and more.

• Small Business Administration ( SBA ): This is the SBA website filled with information for start-up businesses. With versions in both English and Spanish, this site provides start-up kits, business plans, online counseling , workshops, shareware, and conference information. Visit: www.sbaonline.sba.gov

• Myprimetime's Entrepreneur Toolkit: If you're still wrestling with the idea of becoming an entrepreneur, this website is worth visiting. Visit: www.myprimetime.com/work/entrepreneur_toolkit

• Business Know-How : This website provides information about business plans, business agreements, marketing, management, direct sales, selling hints, and much more. Visit: www.businessknowhow.com

• U.S. Business Advisor: A clearinghouse for small business information including business plans, strategies, legal issues, taxes, and government loans. Visit: www.business.gov

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