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The federal government is a maze of branches, departments, agencies, and offices. To successfully navigate your way through the halls of power, the federal has government developed a helpful tool called the U.S. Business Advisor Web site. It was designed to help businesses work with the government by providing information on and links to the various offices that impact businesses. You will find answers to common questions, how-to information, "plain English" search and browse functions, and news on business-related topics. The following are just some of links you will find:
Trying to understand the tax rules and regulations can be a big headache. But paying the incorrect amount of taxes is worse. The IRS Web site has a section just for small business that can help you correctly pay the piper. The IRS offers a variety of publications, videos, services, and workshops-many of them free-that are designed to help the small business owner. You’ll find electronic filing and payment of tax returns, plus:
Launching a small business is challenging enough - keeping it afloat is tougher still. The Small Business Administration (SBA) was developed specifically to support small businesses in their efforts by providing ideas and resources. Thanks to the SBA web site, getting help is even easier for time-strapped entrepreneurs and small business owners. The SBA web site is a great starting point for people thinking about starting a business and those who already have begun the great American dream. There are specific pages with advice for starting, financing, and expanding a small business. This site is comprehensive and also contains information on the different offices within the SBA, including the Office of Government Contracting, the Office of International Trade, and the Office of Business Initiatives. The SBA offers an online bulletin board service (BBS). There is no fee for this service, which provides of information you can use to start, run, or expand your business. This service is accessible from the web site or by using a PC, modem, and standard communication software. Make your tax dollars and your time work for you! Spend 30 minutes taking advantage of valuable government assistance and resources on the World Wide Web--and expand the world of resources open to your small business. |