Additional Resources

Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

U.S. Small Business Administration - provides templates for writing a business plan, interactive workshops for starting a business and information on loan programs.

www.virtualincubate.com - provides information on general topics relating to starting a business, such as marketing, legal, accounting and financing, as well as a list of small business resources by County throughout the State of Wisconsin.

www.ideacafe.com - a fun, interactive "coffee house" which provides helpful information, expert advice and chats on how to start or expand an existing business.

www.inc.com - a comprehensive site providing information on starting and expanding a business, including information on e-commerce startups and buying a franchise.

www.entrepreneur.com - valuable information on starting a home-based business.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority - provides information on the WHEDA small business guaranty and linked deposit financing programs.

Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions - information on incorporating a business and registering a business name.

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation - information about the organization and the services they provide to Wisconsin small businesses and entrepreneurs.

www.womenbiz.gov - provides information to women-owned businesses interested in selling products and services to the federal government.