Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Resources for entrepreneurs: those who organize, manage, and assume the risks of a business or enterprise.

Sub-headings:

African American entrepreneurs

Asian American entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs with disabilities

Hispanic American entrepreneurs

Native American entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs

Resources in this category:

American Booksellers Association
http://www.bookweb.org/

"Offers education, services and products, advocacy, and relevant business information" for independent booksellers. Contains updates on events, booklists, book news and resources, connections through forums, a wiki, a blog, a member directory and a booksellers' resource directory.

Association of Independent Information Professionals
http://www.aiip.org/

Association for professionals who provide information services outside of traditional library settings. Website offers newsletter archives (in PDF format), an explanation of what independent information professionals do, and resources for starting out in the field.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business
http://www.cfib.ca/en/

"Since 1971 the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has been giving small firms a big voice in the public arena. If you own and operate your own business and are looking for ways to help it prosper, then CFIB can be of service." The site, which is available in English or French, has news, information about key issues, and links to provincial sites.

Federation of Small Businesses
http://www.fsb.org.uk/

FSB is the United Kingdom's leading political lobby group for UK small businesses. They protect the interests and fight for the rights of small business owners. Their website offers free access to their publications, and a searchable directory of their member businesses.

Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
http://www.kauffman.org/

National Association for the Self-Employed
http://www.nase.org/Home.aspx

The NASE is the largest small-business association of its kind with over 300,000 members.

National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers
http://www.namad.com/

"The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) is a 425 member, non-profit, tax exempt organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1980, NAMAD is committed to increasing opportunities for minorities in the automobile industry." Browse the site to "find the Officers, Dealer Directory,Schedules and Legislative Updates that can affect you."

National Business Incubation Association
http://www.nbia.org/

³NBIA provides information and offers professional development activities that help business incubator developers and managers create and administer effective incubation programs. The Association educates businesses and investors on incubator benefits, and offers specialized training in incubator formation and management. NBIA also conducts research and referral services, compiles statistics and maintains a speakers' bureau.² This site provides information about the organization, its services, publications, meetings, and staff. It also provides links to relevant sites.

National Federation of Independent Business
http://www.nfib.com/

"The National Federation of Independent Business is the nation's largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses. With an audited membership of 600,000 business owners, NFIB is a melting pot of commercial enterprise; high-tech manufacturers and family farmers, neighborhood retailers and service companies. " The site offers a lot of business, policy, and tax news. Registration is required to post messages to the online forums, but anyone can read the existing discussions.

Service Corps of Retired Executives
http://www.score.org/

"The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. Working and retired executives and business owners volunteer as business advisors and provide confidential counseling and mentoring free of charge." This site also includes numerous articles, and resources on various aspects of small business.