WKU SBDC - Links of Interest

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Information on Starting a Business

CCH Business Owner's Toolkit - provides information on all areas of starting and running a small business along with downloadable sample business plans and business forms.

My Own Business - A Free Internet Course On How To Start A Business

Small Business Administration's Starting Your Business Web Site - Startup Tools, Checklists and Resources to Help You

RhondaOnline.com - Advise and tips from business guru Rhondra Abrams

Tarrant County College Small Business Development Center -  Provides information on getting started, writing a business plan, demographics, marketing research, and much more.

Census Data

 Census Bureau Home Page - Provides census data on people, business and much more.

Kentucky Census Quick Facts - Provides census data on Kentucky people, business and geography.

1997 Economic Census: Summary Statistics for Warren County, KY 1997 NAICS Basis


Internal Revenue Service Web Site for Businesses
Industry Statistics Web Sites
Note:  Some sites charge for industry reports.

Northern Light Business Search- Specialized searching of industry focused Web pages, market research, economic analysis, and company reports for business professionals planning resource center.

Missouri Business Development Network - Industry-at-a-Glance Reports.  "Although these reports were prepared with Missouri businesses in mind, some trends, issues, opportunities, and challenges may apply to businesses in other states as well."

ValuationResources.com - Industry Resources Reports list resources available from trade associations, industry publications, and research firms which address subjects such as industry overview, issues, trends, and outlook, financial benchmarking, compensation surveys, and valuation resources.

Business Resource Web Sites

CCH Business Owner's Toolkit - provides information on all areas of starting and running a small business along with downloadable sample business plans and business forms.

Entrepreneur Magazine, Online - provides current information of the world of small business.

Inc., Magazine, Online - another small business publication providing current information on the world of  small business.

SBA Women's Online Business Center - supplies up to date small business information designed especially for female entrepreneurs.

U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - provides support and guaranteed loans to small business owners and entrepreneurs who qualify. Federal agency.

Veteran's Business Outreach Center- this site covers a wide range of small business topics and links with other valuable resources throughout the state and country.


Loan Payment Calculator
State and Local Business Links

BRADD (Barren River Area Development District) - provides services and data to area businesses and prospective entrepreneurs in the region.

Bowling Green/Warren County Chamber of Commerce - the area Chamber of Commerce provides information on area economic development and business opportunities.

Glasgow/Barren County Chamber of Commerce - provides specialized information for businesses in Glasgow and Barren County.

Kentucky Small Business Development Center - provides information and services for small business owners and entrepreneurs all across the state.

Kentucky Business Licenses -  information on every type of license needed for every type of business in Kentucky.

Kentucky Secretary of State - will officially register the name of a business and file Articles of Incorporation for any business that is to be incorporated.

Kentucky Revenue Cabinet - issues Kentucky tax registration applications (Form 10A 100).  All businesses making sales in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are required to have a state tax number.  Officials will also provide other forms necessary to insure proper payment of the tax responsibilities.

Business Plan Web Sites
Note:  Some sites charge for business plans.

CCH Business Owner's Toolkit - provides information on all areas of starting and running a small business along with downloadable sample business plans and business forms.

Center for Business Planning - Business Plan Software, Samples, and Strategy

Inc.com - "Want to create a winning business plan? First, check out inc.com's latest guide to online resources that can help."

Canada / British Columbia Business Services Society - Canadian site with PDF downloadable sample business plans.

Bplans.com - over 60 free sample business plans developed using Business Plan Pro.

Tarrant County College Small Business Development Center -  Provides information on getting started, writing a business plan, demographics, marketing research, and much more.

Small Business Administration's publications room - Publications listing for SBA including writing business plans for all types of businesses.

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