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| Business Center Resources for Small Business Owners |
If you are a small business owner, you'll find a wealth of information here! We've searched the Eastern Shore and the Internet to locate resources you need as a business owner and placed them here for your use. Be sure to also visit our government page for information specific to local towns.
Starting A Business
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You'll want to do lots of planning and research before actually starting your business, and also during the early stages of development. These resources will get you started.
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Writing Your Business Plan
If you want a successful business, start with a Business Plan. It's a must if you expect to get financing. This online tutorial and self-paced activity from the SBA includes a business plan outline and template.  Spanish versions available. Downloadable.
For assistance in getting started, call or make an appointment to visit our
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Eastern Shore Office
Contact: Nial Finnegan, Director
(757)789-3418
Fax: 757-787-7597
Physical Address: Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
19056 Parkway, Melfa
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 133,
Melfa, Virginia 23410
E-Commerce & Technology
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E-Commerce is the practice of selling goods or services online. If you are unfamiliar with the skills you need to access the global marketplace, many resources exist on the Eastern Shore and across Virginia. Here are some of a few.
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Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology
CIT aims to increase commitment to the creation of knowledge, accelerate the transfer of that knowledge into the global marketplace and promote the growth of entrepreneurial firms.
Virginia's Electronic Commerce Technology Center
VECTEC promotes economic competitiveness and development by sponsoring, developing and implementing electronic commerce activities and educational programs for Virginia's small and medium size businesses.
VECTEC's E-Business Research Center
A comprehensive, online learning center. Everything you need to know about e-commerce!
The Networked Future Project
Funded by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Partnership, the Networked Future Project works to encourage and educate the local business community about e-commerce.
More Resources
Launch Your Business!
This special section contains a wealth of resources to get started with your business. It's put together by the
Virginia Department of Business Assistance.
Starting a Business
From the Small Business Administration (SBA). See also the home page of their official website, and visit the Richmond Office.
Starting a Business and Keeping Records (PDF)
"What New Business Owners Need to Know", publication 583 from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Register A New Business - Online!
No need to wait for forms by mail. You can register your new business with the Commonwealth of Virginia online!
Business Support Service Providers (printer-friendly version)
A list of local support service providers with telephone numbers. Complied by the Small Business Development Center. Includes a variety of business support services such as bookkeeping, web design, word processing, computer systems consultants and more. Also includes management consultants and business coaches.
New section added to this listing, now includes B2B Product and Service Providers.
Considering A Franchise?
Check-out this Franchise Center. Includes a free "franchise finder", articles and resources.
Online Magazines and Business-Related Articles
Black Enterprise
Business, finance, consulting, high tech, Internet, management, and small business are just a few of the topics covered in this magazine.
Business 2.0
Described as the "essential tool for navigating today's relentlessly changing marketplace, particularly as it's driven by the Internet and other technologies. This magazine discovers and reports on the smartest, most innovative business practices and the people behind them."
Entrepreneur
"Solutions for Growing Business". Be sure to visit their BizStartUps, described as the ultimate resource.
Fast Company
"Ideas that matter. Tools that work. Everything FAST."
Inc. Magazine
Great articles and resources for business owners.
Resource Room
Links to articles on a wide range of topics of interest to business owners. Compiled by the Virtual Business Incubator, a service of Dawson Resources, LLC.
Startup Journal
From the Wall Street Journal. Covers a wide range of news topics related to starting and running a new business.
Taxes
Virginia
Corporate Income Tax
The Virginia Department of Taxation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses from the Virginia Department of Taxation.
Virginia Tax Policy Library
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Websites:
Small Business and Self-Employed Community website from the IRS
Small Business Corner from the IRS
Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers
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Workshops and Training
CIT's Calendar of Events
DBA's Calendar of Events
Free Online Biz Workshops
Business Resources
Business Support Service Providers
Compiled by our local SBDC
Computer Sales, Service & Training
Web Designers
Chambers of Commerce
Routine Tasks Online
Register A New Business
Apply for EIN
(Employee Identification Number)
Download application and call it in.
State Taxes:
Employer Withholding, Unemployment Taxes, and Sale/Use
File Online
Download Tax Forms
Electronic Funds Transfer
Federal Taxes:
File Online (business)
Download Tax Forms
Business Resources
United States Postal Service
Look up ZIP Codes
Share your concerns!
Send an email to:
President George Bush
Governor Mark Warner
Senator John Warner
Senator George Allen
Congresswoman Thelma Drake
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