Web Resources
Curated federal and state government, and other useful resources—quick links to get started.
Federal Government Resources
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Official U.S. Internal Revenue Service website for tax forms, filing guidance, and compliance resources to help businesses stay organized and compliant.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Official U.S. Social Security Administration site offering information on benefits, retirement planning, and employee withholding for business owners.
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
Federal hub for wage and hour laws, employee benefits, workplace safety (via OSHA), and federal labor standards to support compliant hiring and operations.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Official U.S. Small Business Administration website providing loans, counseling, and tools to support startups and small businesses in growth and operations
Official U.S. government website which helps you locate and understand governemnt benefits, programs, and information.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Official site for registering patents, trademarks, and copyrights, with resources on protecting intellectual property, inventor assistance, and startup IP strategies.
Central portal for finding and applying to over 1,000 federal grant programs from various agencies, ideal for startups seeking non-dilutive funding.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Provides guidance on advertising, marketing, privacy laws, competition rules, and scam prevention to help businesses comply with consumer protection regulations.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Resources for small businesses on raising capital, securities regulations, investor protections, and compliance for equity crowdfunding or public offerings.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
Official guidance on federal reporting requirements—from Beneficial Ownership filings to AML rules, cash-transaction reporting, SARs, and KYC obligations.
State Resources
Secretary of State:
Official state Secretary of State offices' sites offering services for registering businesses, searching entity records, filing annual reports, conducting UCC filings, and handling elections or notary public commissions.
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Department of Revenue:
Official state Department of Revenue websites for filing state taxes, payroll witholding taxes, obtaining business licenses, managing sales and use tax, and accessing compliance guides and forms to ensure your business meets state revenue requirements.
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Department of Labor:
Official state Department of Labor or Workforce Development websites providing resources for unemployment and workers' comp insurance, labor law compliance, wage and hour information, job training programs, and worker safety standards to support employers and employees.
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Other Resources
Free mentoring and workshops from experienced business professionals, offering advice on starting, growing, and managing small businesses through a national network.
Advocacy, networking, and resources including policy updates, small business tools, and events to connect owners with opportunities and best practices.
Small Business Innovation Research
Federal program site for R&D grants and contracts, helping innovative startups and small businesses commercialize technologies with funding from multiple agencies.
