Resources

GENERAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
The Pennsylvania State Small Business Development Website (PASBDC.org) is a
great place for information for both general and specialized information. Topics of
interest include:

About the Pennsylvania SBDC
Starting a Business
Business Plans
Attracting Customers
Legal Issues
Financing and Loans
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Taxes
Employees
International Business
Military Reservists
Small Business Statistics and Research
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Young Entrepreneurs
Business Resources

MARKETING TO THE GOVERNMENT

Want to sell to the government? Overwhelmed by registrations, certifications and
solicitations? Check out the following resources and links:

Business Certifications:

Federal Government
State of Pennsylvania

General Information:

Federal Government
State of Pennsylvania
County Information
City Information

BUSINESS PLAN ASSISTANCE

Planning is one of the most important aspects of starting a business. Proper planning
is needed for success in business and, for that matter, anything you do in life.

A business plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals, and serves as
your firm's resume. The basic components include a current and pro forma balance
sheet, an income statement, and a cash flow analysis. It helps you allocate
resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make good business
decisions. Because it provides specific and organized information about your company
and how you will repay borrowed money, a good business plan is a crucial part of any
loan application. Additionally, it informs sales personnel, suppliers, and others about
your operations and goals.

To research a business plan outline and sample plans, please visit the SBA site at
www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/writingplan.html.

MATERIAL TRADER

Material Trader - a free service designed to help businesses find markets for
materials they have traditionally discarded.

FINANCING RESOURCES

State and Federal Government Information
Non-governmental Information

EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Every business owner should have a disaster preparedness plan in place just in case
the unthinkable happens. Consult the SBDC to help you develop a plan specifically:

Disaster Response Checklist (PDF) - a list of what to do when there's an emergency

A Disaster Planning Toolkit for the Small Business Owner (PDF)- a compressive
manual developed by the Institute for Business & Home Safety

Emergency Management Guide for Business & Industry (PDF)- Developed by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Homeland Security: Tools for Small Businesses (PDF)- a workbook resource that
contains real information about Homeland Security as it applies to small businesses