Guides: Accounting: Small Business Resources

Key Resources

Small Business Reference Center (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books. It supports small business owners in all relevant areas from planning, financing and managing a business to exit strategies.

SBDCNet
SBDCNet provides small business research services to the entire 1,100+ member SBDC Network of Small Business Development Centers. Resources include a broad range of financial, market and demographic research reports by industry and geographic location. In addition to supporting small business entrepreneurs, SBDCNet offers an array of products and services to support small to mid-size community development.
SBA.gov
Provides guides that help businesses understand their regulatory requirements and improve their operations; a search engine connected to federal, state and local government websites; government agency contants, forms and FAQs. Managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Winneshiek County Development, Inc
Organization with the goal of "promoting economic growth" in the area, this site features local labor and business data as well as other resources designed to support existing businesses and encourage new growth.
Iowa Community Indicators Program (ICIP)
Program at Iowa State University that provides provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends. (formerly known as RECAP)