The SBA recently launched This Web site, targeting young
entrepreneurs who want to start, run or grow their own businesses.
The Web site features small-business basics from brainstorming to
developing a business plan. it also includes access to the
SBA's entrepreneurial development partners and services,
information on legal issues, links to youth organizations that
concentrate on youth entrepreneurship, and links to mentoring and
peer groups.
KnockNow is an online community that encourages communication
among the five groups comprising a viable tech community:
entrepreneurs, executives, VCs and angel investors, service sector
companies and government. The Web site provides news, resources and
program information for members.
The SBA recently launched Business.gov, a powerful one-stop Web
site for online federal government information and services for
businesses. Business.gov provides information on business
development, financial assistance, taxes, laws and regulations,
international trade, workplace issues, buying and selling, and
federal forms.
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WorldWIT is touted as the world's largest online networking
organization for women in business and technology. It reaches
nearly 30,000 women globally via moderated, local e-mail discussion
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The Independent Consultants Association (ICA) is a networking
resource for independent consultants. Its Web site features a free
database directory for consultants to list their services.
Membership is required to access the listing; members also receive
daily e-mailed tips, business resources and The Consultants Report
(ICA's monthly newsletter), and are automatically listed in the
directory.