Resources
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SBDC RESOURCES
The University of Pittsburgh SBDC offers many resources to provide business owners with information associated with consulting, research, and training.
Associations
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Business Plans
Elements of a Well-Written Business Plan [Wolters Kluwer]
How to Prepare a Business Plan [SCU My Own Business Institute]
Business Plan Software and Free Sample Plans
Write Your Business Plan [SBA]
Free Business Plan Software
SBDCnet index of Business Plans by Industry
Inc.com Business Plan Building Guide
Census and Demographics
Pennsylvania State Data Center
ESRi Data and Lifestyle Demographics
US Census Bureau/County Information
Regional Economic Conditions
Chambers of Commerce
Greater Pittsburgh
Northern Allegheny County
Washington County (PA)
Jaycees (United States Junior Chamber)
Disaster Preparedness
Public Risk Management Association
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Red Cross
Institute for Business and Home Safety
Pennsylvania Emergency
Pennsylvania Local Emergency Planning
Pennsylvania DEP Emergency Response Program
Emergency Action Plans
Mine Safety & Health Materials
Hazard Communication Quick Card
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
eCommerce Statistics
United States Patent and Trademark Office
United States Copyright Office
E-Commerce Tutorial
E-Commerce Times
Environmental
Family Business
Federal Government Websites
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
Veterans Affairs’ Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
The Federal Government Business Gateway
Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Devel
North American Industry Classification System
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Service
Finance
Applying for a Business Loan Tips
Getting Financing for your Business Toolkit
Startup Financing via Community Banks
Best Small Business Loans
Forms
Franchising
SBA FranNet – Franchising Opportunities
Directory of Franchising Opportunities
Franchise Times Magazine
International Franchise Association
Franchise Solutions
American Association of Franchisees & Dealers
Bibby Group, Franchise Articles
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise Zone
SBA Franchise Directory
Franchise and Business Opportunities Rule
Franchising Profiles-Franchising 411
Small Business Administration
SBA Learning Platform
SBA Training Videos
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Greene County Industrial Authority
RIDC
Innovation Works
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Washington County Redevelopment Authority
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
Northside Community Development Fund
E-Federal Grants
Human Resources
Small Business Information Center/HR
Employee Benefits Security Administration
American Staffing Association
Intellectual Property
International Trade
US International Trade Commission
US Trade and Development Agency
GlobalTrade.net
International Chamber of Commerce
US Council for International Business
World Trade Organization
US Government Export Portal
USDA Foreign Agriculture Service
USMCO
Legal
Management
Market Research
Marketing/Advertising/Promotion
MediaPost
Mplans.com Sample Marketing Plans
How Stuff Works Marketing Plan Guide
Small Business Branding
Minority Business Resources
Allegheny County Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (MWDBE)
Unites States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Black Enterprise Online
Southwestern Pennsylvania Engineering Outreach
Pennsylvania Government Websites
Publications
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Observer-Reporter
Greene County Messenger
Pittsburgh Business Times
TEQ Online
U.S. Business Advisor
The Wall Street Journal
Entrepreneur Magazine
Fast Company Magazine
Small Business Resources
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center
Special Operations Acquisition & Logistics Center
E-Business Institute
SCORE
Manufacturer & Business Association/SMC Business Councils
National Association for the Self-Employed
World Resources for Entrepreneurs
University of Pittsburgh Manufacturing Assistance
What’s Your Signage
Starting a Business
National Business Association
Small Business Advancement National Center
Only in Oakland
Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania
SBA Small Business Planner
Taxes
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
Internal Revenue Service
PA Department of Revenue
Employment Taxes
Int’l Association for Human Resource Info Management
Technology and Innovation Research Resources
SBIR-STTR Program Home Page
Dept. Health & Human Services/National Institute of Health SBIR Home Page
DOD SBIR Home Page
Navy SBIR/STTR Home Page
DOE SBIR Home Page- Now
NASA SBIR/STTR Home Page
NSF SBIR Home Page
USDA SBIR Home Page
SBA SBIR Home Page
Innovation Partnership
DOC-NIST Home Page
Pittsburgh Technology Council
Venture Capital
Veterans
US Department of Veteran Affairs
Veteran-Owned Business Support
National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)