Federal Resources
Small Business Association
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
BusinessUSA
A one-stop shop for all federal government tools, resources and information related to business. BusinessUSA is a collaborative effort between the White House and 13 federal agencies.
IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
From the forms you need to quick access to information on tax topics like EINs, independent contractors and the health care legislation, this IRS site provides information to help you complete your taxes.
US Patent and Trademark Office
An agency of the US Department of Commerce, the Office is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. It serves as a mechanism to protects new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity.
US Department of Labor: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor.
Social Security Administration / Business Services Online
The Business Services Online Suite of Services allows organizations, businesses, individuals, and employers to exchange information with Social Security securely over the internet.
US Environmental Protection Agency
EPA provides compliance assistance on a sector-by-sector basis in order to efficiently reach facilities with similar operations, processes or practices. Most business sectors are affected by a number of major environmental statutes and regulations.