
KSBDC provides valuable tools to help entrepreneurs make informed business decisions when planning to open a new business, purchase an existing business or expand an established business. Each KSBDC service center has access to demographic information, market research, industry profiles, sample business plans and a variety of publications covering numerous business topics. Contact your local SBDC for more information.
Balancing Business and Deployment - SBA’s Veterans Small Business Resource Guide
Building a Better Credit Report (Federal Trade Commission)
Getting Veterans Back to Business - SBA’s Veterans Small Business Resource Guide
Managing Cash: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Financial Control
The Plan: A Step by Step Business Plan Workbook
El Plan: Un Libro de Trabajo para Planear su Negocio Paso a Paso
Separating Myth from Fact: The Truth about Free Money & Grants for Starting your Business
2008 Small Business Profile of Kentucky
Understanding Where you Stand: A Simple Guide to your Company’s Financial Statements
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AskJim.biz - Quick answers to your questions about small business issues
Biztoolkit.org - Research, financial calculators and business tools, powered by the James J. Hill Reference Library
Business.gov - Government’s official link for small business information, including everything from guides and government forms to information on permitting and licensing
Buzgate.org - provides awareness and access to the free and low-cost small business assistance programs in your community that support their startup, growth and success.
Constant Contact - Email marketing and survey tool
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Laws, regulations, facts, statistics, guidance and additional resources pertaining to EEO
Fedstats.gov - Statistics and information produced by more than 100 U.S. Federal Government agencies
Hoovers - Industry overviews and business directories
IRS - Resources for small businesses and organizations that serve them
KSBDC’s Free On-line Training Courses - Free access to 25 self-paced training courses covering all topics related to small business
KSBDC’s Facebook Page - Become a fan of the KSBDC on Facebook and get the latest information about small businesses!
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development - Information about programs and services offered to businesses by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Kentucky Labor Cabinet - Information regarding creating a safe work environment, ensuring proper employee training and fair compensation for employees. Mandatory posters can be downloaded on this site along with numerous brochures.
Kentucky Secretary of State - Register a business entity or trademark; review business filings and records; and learn about licensing, permitting and business registration in Kentucky
Kentucky Startup Blog - News and information about Kentucky’s startup community specifically centered around technology businesses.
KyBizInfo.com - Connects small businesses to a network of non-profit resource providers that offer a variety of services for all stages of business ownership
Kyvetbiz.com - KSBDC’s web site for current military personnel and veterans, their families and employers that are interested in starting, sustaining and growing a business.
SBA’s Business Readiness Assessment Tool - Short test to help you determine your readiness for starting a business
SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development - Resources and programs for veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members, and their dependents or survivors
SBA’s Podcasts on Small Business Topics - SBA’s Podcast feeds featuring important topics for starting, financing and expanding a business
U.S. Small Business Administration - Government agency that aids, assists, counsels and advocates for small business.
The Wall Street Journal’s List of Top Selling Business Books - Weekly list of best selling business books
What Works for Small Businesses - Blog by Business.com
Economic Stimulus Information (internal source)