Info on Popular Business Topics
- Find Small Business Grants and Loans
- Register a Business Name (Doing Business As)
- Learn how to Incorporate a Business
- Start a Home-Based Business
- Get Started in Government Contracting
- Learn Ten Steps to Hiring Your First Employee
New Additions to Business.gov
- Business Insurance - tips, resources and requirements for buying insurance
- Is the Government Regulating You Unfairly? - contact an ombudsman
- State and Local Guide - doing business in your state
- Register a Business Name - registering "doing business as"
- E-Commerce Guide - doing business online
Small Business Conferences and Workshops
Common Small Business Deadlines
- Get an IRS Tax Calendar to learn when to pay your federal taxes.
- Mail W-2 Forms to employees for prior year by January 31st.
- File W-2 Forms electronically by March 31st.
- File annual EEO-1 Survey by Sept. 30th.
- Report newly hired employees 20 days after the hire date.
Green Up Your Business!
- Celebrate Earth Day 2008 - save money, save the environment
- How to Start a Green Business
- Find Small Business Grants and Loans
- Adopt Green Business Practices
- Market and Grow Your Green Business
- Comply with Environmental Regulations
Find Licenses and Permits
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Small Business Guide to Energy Efficiency |
From changing a light bulb to installing energy-saving systems, it's easy to make changes that reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency. Small Business Guide to Energy Efficiency helps you to become energy efficient, save money, and locate assistance. |
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Business Assistance
Learn how to prepare your business and get recovery assistance including disaster loans
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