Additional Resources

Starting a business is a challenge - but you don't need to take it on alone. Apart from the services we offer here at INNERmedia, we consider these resources valuable to any entrepreneur looking to network and gain advice.

SBA's Small Business Training Network: A "virtual campus" that provides targeted online training to prospective and existing small business owners.

Michigan Small Business Resource Guide: a 51-page reference to starting and operating a small business in Michigan. The PDF file may be downloaded through the link.

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE): "Counselors to America's Small Business" is America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs.

The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center Network provides a full range of services for a variety of small businesses.

Women

MWBE.com: This site's goal is to provide a single starting point for resources and information specifically targeted to Minority- and Woman-Owned Businesses.

National Association of Women Business Owners: A dues-based national organization that since 1975 has helped women evolve their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy.

Center for Women's Business Resource: You are only as good and profitable as your information. This site claims to be the "go-to source" on the trends, characteristics, achievements, and challenges of women business owners.

Minorities

United States Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

National Black Chamber of Commerce

National Alliance of African American Chambers of Commerce

Teens

SBA's Teen Business Link: A web portal targeting teens with information on new business tips, trends and tools such as a sample business plan for a babysitting business.

SBA and Junior Achievement Youth Entrepreneur Resources: Working together, SBA and JA say they are looking to maximize support for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Veterans

The Center for Veteran’s Enterprise: a Veteran Resource Information web site designed to assist veteran entrepreneurs who want to start and expand their businesses in the Federal and private marketplace.

Miscellaneous

U.S. Census Bureau: This is a primary source for national demographic information.

Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce: This is your local source for demographic information.