Government Resources for Businesses

Being a business owner brings its obstacles along with accomplishments. Those obstacles can be deflated by using government resources to help manage any business. Business owners can reap the rewards of training, monetary assistance, and obtaining government contracts. All levels of the government offer guides and forms to assist the beginner business owner to the more seasoned veteran. Getting support as a business owner is key in maintaining a successful business.

The following resources are key ingredients for a thriving business:

Business Development
Small Business Training-Training and support for starting a small business.
All About Copyrights-United States Patent and Trademark copyright laws for business.
Expand Your Business- Detailed guides and information for expanding a Wisconsin Business that could be valuable for any business owner.
Starting a Business- A business start up outline.

Financial Assistance
Oregon Business Department- Financial assistance for Oregon business development.
For Rural Communities- Grant and loan opportunities for those starting or expanding rural business.
Government Loans- A list of loan programs with an eligibility advisor.
Short term Lending Program- Financial assistance for small business in transportation contracts.

Taxes
Employer Filing- Instructions for employers filing social security wages and taxes .
Tax Center- All tax information for small businesses, corporations, and the self employed are compiled in the IRS tax center.
Corporation Business Tax- New Jersey Business tax information.

Laws and Regulations
Business Opportunity Laws- Only 26 states have laws that govern business opportunities. The Federal Trade Commission list those states with contact information.
Employment Laws- Interactive tools covering federal employment laws.
County of San Francisco- Small business legislation for the city of San Francisco.
Advertising Law- Staying Compliant with federal advertising laws.
Equal Opportunity Regulations- These acts describe discriminatory practices that are prohibited.

International Trade
Trade Law- The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law deals with international arbitration, transactions, and transport.
International Trade Administration- The administration focuses on fair trade and compliance of trade law.
Foreign Trade- The U.S. Census Bureau keeps track off all American import and export goods.
Export Basics- Tools for businesses to learn the basics of pursing international profits.

Workplace Issues
Equal Opportunity- Overview of discriminatory practices.
Safety and Health- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is focused on increase safety standards while preventing work related accidents.
International Equal Rights- The International Labour Organization promotes equal rights and opportunities in the workplace on a international level. International employees and employers can find support for providing a positive workplace for all workers.
Equal Pay- The Equal Pay Act of 1963 dictates that employers may not discriminate paying wages based on sex.

Buying and Selling
Government Contracting- Steps geared for women attempting to win government contracts.
Business Opportunities- Businesses have the opportunity to sell products to the United States Department of Agriculture.
Doing Business with the United Nations- Doing business with the United Nations can be profitable and using these five steps can bring a business closer to that goal.
Business Procurement Success- Gainesville Florida's program for business to compete for local government contracts.

Agencies and Gateways
Minority Business Development- A federal agency focused on building and sustaining minority owned business.
National Women's Business Council- This federal council operates on a executive, legislative, and judicial level and is the voice for women who own businesses operates.
State Office of Minority and Women Business Association- The agency lends support to minorities and women business owners. The agency also helps in ensuring government agencies fulfill their affirmative action quota.
United States Environmental Protection Agency- Environmental information for small business.