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Mayor David N. Cicilline, Chairman Thomas E. Deller, Acting President
Every Company Counts
Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Professional assistance for individuals and businesses that sell (or are seeking to sell) goods or services to the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state, and local governments. Tel (401) 222-2601, ext. 175 or . www.riptac.com RI Secretary of State – Business Fast Start
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Providence chapter of a national organization that provides technical assistance and consulting services by retired business people from a broad range of backgrounds
The Center for Women & Enterprise
The Center for Women & Enterprise gives women the tools to realize their dreams of business ownership 132 George M Cohan Blvd., Second floor, Providence RI 02903. Phone (401) 277-0800 Fax (401) 277-1122 www.cweboston.org Minority Investment Development Corporation and the Rhode Island Coalition for Minority Investment MIDC and RICMI are lenders and technical assistance providers that can assist disadvantages business enterprises with financial and consulting tools. 401-351-2999 www.midcri.com Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE) A nonprofit organization established in 1938 to promote and protect small businesses. Its 1000 member companies in six states range from sole-proprietorship service businesses and growing high technology firms to 200-employee manufacturing plants. National Resources U.S. Small Business Administration - official site of the national SBA provides information about starting a small enterprise or expanding an existing business. Government aid, financing options, disaster assistance, regulations, and outside resources are all discussed on the site. Internal Revenue Service
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) - national website, including on-line advice and technical assistance for small business. American Express Small Business Web Site - offers a variety of online business planning tools including a web site marketing workshop, information on writing a business plan and tips for managing your receivables and collections. Bplans.com - thousands of pages of free sample plans, planning tools, and expert advice to help you start and run your business. It includes start-up business plans, marketing and web development plans and financial tools. CCH Business Owner's Toolkit - includes daily news updates and a guidebook with information on topics ranging from business plans, office equipment and taxes, to developing an exit strategy for your business. EntreWorld: Resources for Entrepreneurs - offers articles organized by topics such as starting and running a small business, including business plans and hiring strategies. A glossary of over 700 business terms is also featured, along with links to other small business resources. Morebusiness.com - a reference center for information and advice on launching and running a small business, along with weekly news articles, online tools such as a financial calculator, and templates for writing a business plan and other business documents. |
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