Small Business Advice

Six of the best sites for advice on the many aspects of running a small business. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related searches: Small Business Consulting, Business Coaches, Business Loans)

1. SCORE - Organization offers free small business help and advice from current or retired business owners on whatever small business question you might have. There are hundreds of SCORE chapters across the United States to meet advisors for face-to-face mentoring, or you can ask business questions online at this site. Site also offers templates for business plans, profit and loss projections, sales forecasts, etc. (www.score.org)

2. Inc.com - Online home of Inc. magazine offers a wide range of small business advice, resources, how-to’s, “ask the expert” columns, blogs and more. Also offers feature stories of successful entrepreneurs that can offer you guidance and inspiration. (www.inc.com)

3. Entrepreneur.com - Online home of Entrepreneur magazine offers advice on how to start a small business, how to get small business loans or other startup funding, marketing and sales advice, articles specific to home-based businesses, articles and lists on owning and running a franchise business, “Ask Entrepreneur” questions and answers on a wide array of topics, more. (www.entrepreneur.com)

4. Business Advice at AllBusiness - Hundreds of articles on starting a business, business credit, tax issues, legal issues, marketing and advertising, hiring, technology and more. (www.allbusiness.com)

5. Small Business Edge - Articles on small business financing, marketing, technology, taking your business global, winning government contracts, staying motivated, etc. Plus, links to other small business resources. (www.smallbusinessedge.com)

6. Startup BizCast - Whether you’re a startup or a small business that’s been around for a while, you might enjoy this 15-minute weekly audio podcast that offers “advice, tips, and education” about various aspects of running your own company. (www.startupbizcast.com)