Federal
U.S. Small Business Administration - Offers basic information on starting a business, writing a business plan, licenses/permits, and different federal loan and grant programs
Internal Revenue Service - Useful information on small business taxes, business entity types, what to keep records of, and obtaining a federal employer identification number (FEIN)
IRS Publication "Starting a Business and Keeping Records" - Provides the basic federal tax information for people looking to start a new business, as well as information on record keeping
U.S. Government Printing Office - Useful for obtaining the official and authentic government publications of Congress and Federal agencies
U.S. Department of Labor - Information covering Employment Law Advisor tutorials, guide to benefit plans and the Fair Labor Standards Act
Social Security Administration - Filing W2 forms
Patents and Trademarks - Useful for understanding the process of acquiring a patent or trademark and any applicable laws or regulations
Copyrights - Useful for basic copyright information including fees, laws and policies
AnnualCreditReport.com - Great resource for checking your credit score
Federal Contracting Opportunities - Federal agencies use this site to communicate contracting opportunities and their buying requirements to potential suppliers
International Franchise Association - Franchising 101
O*NET (sponsored by USDL) - Job descriptions and wage standards for various occupations
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Information on wages
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Anti-discrimination laws
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Immigration reform and control
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Occupational safety and quick-start guide to compliance
