Small Business Planner
Small Business Administration’s online tool for planning, starting, managing and exiting a business.

Ten Steps for Starting a Business
Business.gov site guide to planning, financing, naming and legally organizing businesses. Includes start up resources for home-based, self-employed and minority-owned businesses.

Copyrights
U.S. Patent and Trademark copyright page, including copyright basics and a Copyright Refresher.

Patents
Patents page of U.S. Patent & Trademark website. Patent facts, examination procedure, FAQ, how to apply online. Also information on registered patent attorneys and agents.

Trademarks
Trademark page of U.S. Patent & Trademark website. Trademarks, intellectual property and search tools. Begin with the "Where Do I Star" tab.

Free Advice for Entrepreneurs
Details advice and counsel available to entrepreneurs from SCORE volunteer business counselors in 389 chapters across America.

Artists, Authors and Musicians
U.S. Patent and Trademark links offering resources tailored to those in music and the arts.

Inventors
U.S. Patent and Trademark links offering resources tailored specifically to inventors.

Business Statistics
U.S. Census statistics on the number and size of United States businesses.