ENTR 3: Starting a Business with Limited Resources: Web Resources

Information about Barstow area demographics.

Local information and resources for Barstow businesses.

Bplans.com has over 500 sample business plans from businesses in a variety of different industries. These plans can be searched categorically or by keyword.

Business plan templates from Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE).

Various programs to assist small business owners in California. Includes information on Local and Direct Assistance, Government Contracts, Funding, Grants, Incentives, Permits and a Business Learning Center.

Data USA puts public US Government data in your hands. Instead of searching through multiple data sources that are often incomplete and difficult to access, you can simply point to Data USA to answer your questions. Data USA provides an open, easy-to-use platform that turns data into knowledge. It allows millions of people to conduct their own analyses and create their own stories about America – its people, places, industries, skill sets and educational institutions. Ultimately, accelerating society’s ability to learn and better understand itself.

The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.

The U.S. Small Business Administration site to business planning. Contains instructions for writing and using business plans as well as numerous examples of real plans.

SCORE provides a wide range of services to established and budding business owners alike. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Examples and suggestions for setting up a social media calendar from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SBDCNet is the official National Information Clearinghouse of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Includes Small Business Snapshots which provide market research reports covering industry trends, market statistics, customer demographics, recent business articles, and links to industry trade associations.

Small Business Trends is an award-winning online publication for small business owners, entrepreneurs and the people who interact with them. We cover small business news, follow trends, provide tips and advice, and interview movers and shakers. We also spotlight other small businesses and startups. Our core focus is on providing practical, specific answers to your toughest small business questions and challenges.

The GSA helps small businesses become government contractors:

Links to various economic statistics and data. Special Topics links are listed on the left hand side of the page.