Business 2.0.com
This comprehensive site is an excellent starting point for any business search.

Business.gov
This portal links to all sources of assistance available from the federal government.

Illinois Corporate Name Database

Illinois Small Business
Print out a business start-up handbook, find licensing requirements, and link to a good selection of small business websites.

Inc.
Offers a wealth of practical information on how to start and run a business.

More Business.com
Offers templates for business and marketing plans as well as contracts and agreements.

Small Business Administration
Offers assistance with starting your own business.

Small Business Advisor
Covers all aspects of running a small business and includes the full text of The Small Business Start-up Guide.

ThomasNet
Formerly known as the Thomas Register, this is a comprehensive directory of manufacturing companies in the U.S.

Prepared by Martha M. Krause, August 2004, revised March 2008

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