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Starting And Running Small Business You'll find much of what you need to know about starting and running that business.
The Web makes it a lot easier to keep tabs on the competition, too. You'll be amazed what you can dig up on your corporate neighbors at the following sites:
Here are two ".gov" sites that are worth a look:
Online newspapers can also be a source of timely business information on the Web.
Major U.S. Metropolitan Newspapers Online :
If you're in business you already know the value of good legal counsel. What you might not know is that some of the same legal resources your lawyer counts on are available to you as well, on the World Wide Web. Legal Research on the Net The following are some of the most respected sources of legal research available online. Partners of major law firms as well as struggling paralegals access them. These resources charge a premium, but they are the cornerstones of legal research on the Web:
eBIZ Topics: Internet Marketing Internet.Com E-Commerce/Marketing Channel Every major Internet Marketing resource is linked here. ClickZ Today A daily online newsletter with articles by marketing and advertising practitioners. Complete with downloadable Internet Advertising Report. A must for marketing researchers. Again, owned by Internet.com. CyberAtlas is the Web marketer's guide to online facts. The site provides readers with valuable statistics and Web marketing information. CyberAtlas gathers online research from data resources to provide a complete review of the latest surveys and technologies available. Marketing Information Center links to thousands of on-line articles about effective Web marketing and to on-line resources for business.Internet Marketing Center - Article: How to Promote Virtually Any Business, Product, or Service on the Internet. The Internet Marketing Center site contains on-line marketing tips, strategies, and secrets. Articles and textual reports focused on Internet marketing. University of Texas "Advertising World" The ultimate marketing communications direct resources for advertising & marketing professionals, students, and teachers. The most extensive collection of advertising-related links on the Web! ECnow.Com Internet Marketing Unique links page which provides numerous links for each stage of starting or marketing a website business. Electronic Commerce Resource Center.Org eCommerce Portal and Government eBusiness Support. ECRC offers comprehensive eCommerce and Internet resources for anyone from a beginner to an expert. The ECRC provides beginners with the "how to" resources they need, and connects experts with resources in advanced topics. Of particular importance are Resources for Small Business. Webmonkey E-Business Marketing Your Site articles and tutorials on adding search, research, bannering, and generating traffic to the site. Tutorial and readings on E-Business Tracking and Cookies. ITToolbox Customer Relationship Management Portal Front office applications, often referred to as customer relationship management (CRM) software or enterprise relationship management (ERM) software, help companies manage their customer relationships including sales support, marketing, customer service, and more. Exceptional articles or "white papers" and links to all major vendors. IBM eBusiness Homepage - Includes Numerous IBM Resources and Links NetPost.Com Eric Ward's NetPost.com has as a primary activity conducting personalized linking and awareness building campaigns for content based Web launches. The method to accomplish this is a combination of carefully researched and selected site announcements, submissions, link requests, and site introductions. SelfPromotion.Com SelfPromotion.com is the net's leading resource for do-it-yourself Web Promotion. Here you will find all the information and automatic submission tools you need to do the job quickly, efficiently, and most of all, properly! Links to the best website promotion and webmaster resource sites WebEntrepreneurs - Website Development Links The E-Commerce Advisor Numerous
articles on Internet marketing from one of the better subscription newsletters. Forrester Forrester is a leading independent research firm that analyzes the future of technology change and its impact on businesses, consumers, and society. Companies use our research as a continual source of insight and strategy to guide their most critical business technology decisions. The result? Our clients leverage technology innovation to lead their industries in dynamic new directions. Forrester's creative ideas and analyses evolve through our proven research methodology and the real-world insight and perspective that each Forrester analyst brings to the research process from his or her extensive industry experience. Forrester takes you beyond "what it is" and quickly tells you "what it means." Our goal at Forrester is to give you confidence that you are putting your attention, time, and resources where they will have the greatest return. Gartner.Com
provides unrivaled thought leadership for more than 10,000 organizations,
helping clients to achieve their business objectives through the intelligent and
efficient use of technology. Additionally, Gartner helps technology
companies identify and maximize technology market opportunities. Gartner's
technology content and strong brand reach IT professionals globally through
Gartner Research, its research and advisory unit; Gartner Services, its custom
consulting unit; Gartner Events, including Gartner's renowned Symposia. Old Gartner Website still
in use until further notice. Yankeegroup Focusing on the Internet, electronic commerce, communications, wireless mobile, computing, and enterprise applications, we provide strategic planning assistance, technology and market forecasting, and cross-industry analysis for a wide range of clients on a worldwide basis. The Yankee Group has always been at the forefront of researching leading technologies and the dramatic affect they can have on the way companies conduct their business. We specialize in assisting companies with the development of their e-business, enterprise networking, and Internet technology and electronic market initiatives, and excel in helping clients integrate their web-based tactics with their existing technologies to maintain synergy with their overall business strategies. eMarketer is the world's leading provider of internet statistics. Its reports combine original analysis with aggregated numbers from leading sources worldwide (see methodology for more). eMarketer's award-winning website has been visited by millions of online professionals from over 140 countries; its newsletters are sent to over 350,000 e-mail addresses every week. NFO Research NFO Research provides accurate, timely and targeted marketing information obtained through carefully designed and executed custom research studies. NFO Research is the nation's leading provider of insight into the needs, behaviors and attitudes of the American consumer. With the largest panel of households and consumers in the world, NFO Research provides to consumer packaged goods and services companies, the richest, most extensive laboratory for consumer testing in the worldWalker Information Walker Information provides organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions. We conduct stakeholder research and measurement in the areas of customer satisfaction, employee commitment, corporate reputation, and business ethics. Founding partner of the Walker Information Global Network, our dedicated associates and innovative technology help us serve clients of all sizes around the world. Information Resources, IRI is a leading provider of actionable sales and marketing information, innovative software applications and timely business solutions to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. We offer services in the U.S., Europe and other international markets. IRI services are designed to deliver value by helping clients better understand consumer choice. Guided by the business processes and needs of these clients, we develop comprehensive, information-based solutions that combine data gathered from scanning cash registers, the purchasing habits of thousands of households, and expert analysts.
Library of Congress, Copyright Office Perfect source for forms, instructions, letters, fact sheets, regulations, practices, reports and studies. This site also provides excellent articles on intellectual property, copyright basics, applications, regulations and almost anything needed for online research. United States Patent and Trademark Office The official site for filing patents and trademarks online, as well as taking advantage of exhaustive information resources, similar to above. American Bar Association Science and Technology Law - Electric Commerce Division The Electronic Commerce Division of the ABA's Section of Science and Technology Law has been a significant focus of electronic commerce law initiatives since the Division's formation in 1992. Through its four committees, the Electronic Commerce Division has devoted extensive resources to addressing developing issues of electronic commerce. Better Business Bureau - BBB OnLine, Inc. Program Findlaw Search engine for lawyers and legal topics and issues. Nolo Law Center: Internet Law a wide selection of free information on everyday legal topics. Plus, numerous tools, chat, documents for download as well as fee based books and specific legal advice. The Small Business Law Center contains information specific to California business law. Legal Help Net Free legal advice/help with someone on-line. E-Commerce
Law Source E-Commerce Law Source.Com provides global resources and
guides to the fields of electronic commerce law and taxation. The site includes
an index of Internet law links. These links include those to law firms' and
accounting firms' websites worldwide, as well as to governmental,
organizational, legislative, policy-making and news sources. Ecomlaw - Electronic Commerce Law: Articles related to the development of internet and electronic commerce law Law
in Cyberspace: New Developments From Wayne State University Law
School, this site is continually updated with the latest legislative activity
pertaining to cyberspace. Links to hearings, acts, news articles, and law
reviews are included. WashLaw
Web: Computer/Cyberspace Links to a variety of web sites dealing with
computer and Internet law. Ecommerce Tax News Current news and feature articles on taxation of e-commerce - for Net-entrepreneurs, tax advisors, educators, students, government policy makers. Electronic Commerce FAQ Questions answered Carnegie Mellon University Institute for eCommerce - Law Links Excellent and extensive set of links by issue, topic and noted court case such as Microsoft antitrust. Intellectual property, gambling and a host of other useful topics are included. Institute for eCommerce - Hyperdictionary of Electronic Commerce Law An extensive set of links organized as glossary or dictionary for all possible words used in legal issues and concerns. Legal Consultants Agency - LawDesk.Com - Links to all Legal Electronic Commerce Websites Exhaustive links to every website which deals with legal issues. Categories include, all legislation and judicial holdings, law review articles, eCommerce organizations, governmental agencies, payment systems and a host of other resources. eCommerce Alert Bennett Gold, a Canadian chartered accounting firm brings numerous articles on Internet business privacy, security and accounting. Download their big report "Avoiding Roadbumps on the Information Superhighway." (in pdf) Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Page for eCommerce Contains readings on every type of security, privacy, and spamming issue imaginable. A Law Student's Guide to the Future of Transactions on the Net Excellent lengthy document on Electronic Signatures. FindLaw Article: Legislation on Digital Signatures Excellent rundown on legislation. Findlaw Resources for E-Cash Links to all E-Cash companies. Legal Article: Electronic Money Legal issues relating to electronic money. Summary
of E-Commerce Digital Signature Legislation This site from the law
firm of McBride, Baker, and Coles, provides up-to-date electronic commerce news,
including links to recent legislation throughout the U.S. and around the world. C-Net's A Business Plan Guide for Techies Focuses on eBusinesses. Inc.Com - Writing A Business Plan - Advice Including guides, discussion, tools, research and numerous other resources to get you through the business plan. NEBS.Com - E-Business Planning Tool Offers a template as a powerful interactive tool you can use to write your own business plan in a comfortable and easy step-by-step fashion. Simply read the instructions and suggestions accompanying each section and then answer the questions posed. Newmediary - Internet eBusiness Exchange This sight uses a tightly integrated directory and RFP (Request for Proposal) engine to efficiently connect buyers and providers of eBusiness services. VentureVortex A community for entrepreneurs and Internet ventures. Use the business plan software tool, or list to meet venture capitalists and informal investors. Must register to use site, but registration in three levels is free. Venture-Preneurs Network The essential portal for Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business Professionals. The Venture-Preneurs Network assists emerging ventures in financing, mobilizing resources, making important contacts and finding information. Garage.Com is a venture capital investment bank that provides funding services for high tech startups. Since completing its first funding transaction in 1999, Garage.com has helped over 60 high technology startups raise more than $200 million in venture capital. The Interactive website provides many resources for high tech entrepreneurs. NetMechanic.Com "Power tools for your website." This hand site offers the latest software products for keeping websites running fast. Good for entrepreneurs depending on themselves. Netscape NetCenter's Website Garage Web Site Garage provides services for maintaining and improving your Web site. Automate site maintenance checks, optimize your graphics and analyze your traffic. They offer free monthly tune-up, email, and newsletter. Get "GifLube," Hitometer, and on-line services to improve website efficiency. IdeaCafe Business Directory A different type of resource site with an excellent set of links to small business eBusiness resources. A must. eCommerceTimes Small Biz Advisor: Articles on Getting Started Nine articles with excellent tips and advice. A second series includes articles on Strategies for Selling On-Line BizMove.com Helpful hints in a tutorial format for building and growing an Internet business. To preface it's content the site begins with the article: "Starting and Managing a Successful Online Business." About Com - Small Business eCommerce Information Endless links to articles on how to get started, how to get financing. etc. Start It Now Start It Now - The Essential Guide to Setting Up a Successful Business. A portal for web based entrepreneurship. Learning Fountain A magazine about eBusiness & eCommerce for Small Business . . Here you'll find articles on web site design, promotion and sales; important trends in technology and business; reviews of business books (only the best); and whatever is needed to create a Learning Fountain.A magazine about eBusiness & eCommerce for Small Business . . Here you'll find articles on web site design, promotion and sales; important trends in technology and business; reviews of business books (only the best); and whatever is needed to create a Learning Fountain. Online Business Sources and Resources Opportunities, resources, home based businesses, website promotion, software, advertising opportunities, info. central and free submission tools. Applegateway Small Business Television Network A unique website with small business resources by Jane Applegate, noted small business expert. Has some powerful sponsors like CNNfn and IBM listed. Business Decision Resources Small and Home Business Information Center Slick website selling many products, and offering a lot of advice. SmallBizManager Portal type directory (no search engine) of numerous small business resources. There is no shortage of great resources on the Internet, there was no site that pulled everything together for a new venture in a way that was objective and easy-to-use. SBM site seeks to do this. Click Z Articles: Small Business Advice Numerous articles offering small Internet businesses advice and resources. BizVillage.Com a webzine by a couple of guys who want to throw in their two cents. Mostly links to articles and resources for start-up small business. Internet Breakfast Forums Information on free breakfast and lucheon forums on eBusiness all over the world, particularly in LA and Silicon Valley.
E-Commerce Focus - UK the complete electronic commerce information & resource library for UK-based business. This site is designed to help businesses located in the UK who need information on e-commerce issues. We provide a comprehensive guide to web-based resources. Includes international search engine. E-Business Forum Global digital intelligence for the digital age. A website from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) which provides insight and analysis to help senior executives build successful strategies for the global digital economy. Excellent academic level articles, reports, cases. Categories include: thought leadership, best practice, global news analysis, research and doing business in . . International Journal of Electronic Commerce The International Journal of Electronic Commerce is a refereed quarterly devoted to advancing the understanding and practice of electronic commerce. It serves the needs of researchers as well as practitioners and executives involved in electronic commerce. The Journal aims to offer an integrated view of the field by presenting approaches of multiple disciplines. Net Profit - UK Net Profit is Europe's leading source of information and analysis on commercial uses of the Internet and other interactive media. It is a London-based research and publishing company with a huge base of in-house knowledge. Asia
Internet Asia's Internet industry portal, providing news, discussion
forums, stock market reports as well as information about upcoming regional
trade shows, conferences and seminars that focus on Internet business or
technology in Asia.
Electronic
Commerce Act of India Full-text of the Electronic Commerce Act of
1998, as well as a link to the Electronic Commerce Support Act of the same year.
BraveNet.Com The web developers information center Homestead.Com Build a free Web site to share what's important to you, organize your group, or serve your customers. Homestead makes it easy to build a powerful Web site in a matter of minutes. From ideas that will inspire you to step-by-step directions, we provide all the resources you need to build a powerful Web site. Homestead Photos is a great service that gives you all the tools you need to enhance personal photos. Find thousands of free animations for your site. Edit and enhance your images. HomePage.Com Easy-to-use page building tools. Whether you're new to the Internet or a total Web expert, you'll find all the tools you need to make, change, manage and promote your Web site. Cool home page templates are provided. It's easy to get started with our selection of cool home page templates C|Net Web Building Site Solutions for site builders. Tips, how-tos, discussions, reviews, columns, web hosting and build a free website, C-Net says it all. Lycos Tripod Site Builder Get ready to let your imagination run wild! With Tripod Site Builder, anyone can create a great-looking multi-page Web site. Whether it's a family site, photo album, special event, or your own online 'zine, you can create it with Site Builder. Fun & Easy Homepages for FREE! Get 50MB of FREE hosting space. Web tools and templates are for beginners and experts, use HTML, CGI and Java Scripts when you feel adventurous, get cool site add-ons, like guestbooks, polls, forms and more. Server.Com Web Apps a leading provider of online applications and services. Over 15,000 web sites depend on Server.Com's WebApps to provide their users with basic services such as discussion groups, mailing lists, and guestbooks. Server.Com delivers over 50 million page impressions per month. The company's ongoing mission is to provide small-to-medium webmasters with the tools to move their sites beyond static publications into full-fledged online communities. LiveUniverse.Com Add the best tools to your site - free, or build a new site from scratch - free. LiveUniverse.com is a network of communities built by independent Web site owners using the tools and software provided by us. We provide the tools to put custom Java chat, games, auctions, message boards, and private messages on Web Sites at no cost. LiveUniverse earns revenue from ads and merchandise sales on the network. Joint
Planning JointPlanning.com is dedicated to providing private,
Internet-based solutions to your collaborative needs. Access your account from
any Web-connected computer. For individuals and groups... a free and
private Web-based calendar, to do list, address book, file sharing, voting and
private discussion groups. Wherever you are, from anywhere on the Internet, you
can view and modify your information. OLB.Com OLB's ShopFast DSD commerce platform enables companies to quickly establish a branded e-commerce website with no upfront costs, leveraging their brand and site traffic to generate additional revenues and profits, and providing added value to customers. ShopFast offers a cost free approach to establishing a branded e-commerce presence. In less than two weeks, we provide Partners with a fully functional e-commerce site which keeps the unique look and feel of their site, and enables them to begin selling millions of products from the best selling categories on the Internet. We also provide all the tools and support needed to closely manage the program, in real time. Library of Congress - HTML Resources Links to numerous resources and web development tools of the highest quality. Numerous books, style guides, tutorials on HTML, editors, authoring tools, graphics, color, icons, programming and adnaced features of HTML, validation, links checkers and web page analysis tools. Netscape NetCenter's Website Garage Web Site Garage provides services for maintaining and improving your Web site. Automate site maintenance checks, optimize your graphics and analyze your traffic. They offer free monthly tune-up, email, and newsletter. Get "GifLube," Hitometer, and on-line services to improve website efficiency. Inquiry.com Development Exchange Get Help is where you can network directly with other application developers and software programmers to get answers to your tough technical questions. Software, systems and equipment. Webmonkey by Hotwired/Lycos - E-Business The web Developer's resource. This page concerns building, marketing and tracking an eBusiness site.
eBIZ Topics: Enterprise Resource Planning ERP and Supply Chain Management SCM IS World Enterprise Resource Planning Resource Page Cases, and other academic resources for teaching course in ERP Article: Enterprise Resource Planning - What's There In It? IBM Website Promotion Reading: The ERP Lifecycle ITToolbox - ERP Assist Links and readings for ERP software buyers, consultants, and industry professionals. Readings Page for ERP and for Supply Chain Management - and many links to readings, articles, white papers CIO Magazine Forum: Supply Chain Management Excellent articles from CIO on SCM. CIO Resources on SCM provides useful links to organizations, consultants and books on the topic. Readings on ERP and SCM: 1. Enterprise Resource Planning 2. The ABCs of ERP. 3. Supply Chain Management. 4. Chain Safety 5. Creating Value Through Supply Chain Integration More ERP Resources
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