http://guides.wsj.com/small-business/
Good information here on starting a small business from Wall Street Journal writers.
Small Business : How To Guide, Tips From The Wall Street Journal’s Reporters and Columnists April 26, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Economic Stimulus Act) Full Text February 25, 2009
http://fdsys.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-111hr1ENR/pdf/BILLS-111hr1ENR.pdf
“The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) makes available the authentic version of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed into law by President Barack Obama, on GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys). GPO also authenticates the document by digital signature. This signature assures the public that the document has not been changed or altered. A digital signature, viewed through the GPO Seal of Authenticity, verifies the document’s integrity and authenticity.”–From GPO Press Release.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 — Summary Overview and Detailed Summary February 14, 2009
http://appropriations.house.gov/pdf/PressSummary02-12-09.pdf
The United States House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Web Site provides this Summary Overview of the Conference Report for the Economic Stimulus Act, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. There is also a more detailed summary available.
State Tax Holidays June 23, 2008
http://tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday/
The next Tennessee State Tax Holiday is August 1-3, 2008. Here is information on what is tax free in Tennessee and other information on the holiday. Also, the Federation of Tax Administrators offers a 2008 State Sales Tax Holidays page which lists the date of the first year a state held a tax holiday and then the 2008 dates, as well as links to the appropriate state agency overseeing the tax holiday.
Tennessee Locksmith Licensing Program April 21, 2008
www.tennessee.gov/commerce/boards/llp/
As of July 1, 2008, all Tennessee locksmiths will need to be licensed by the state. Use the link above to read details of this new program, get an application, find out about training, or view contact information.
docstoc November 2, 2007
docstoc is a new website that allows users to upload and download all types of professional documents. For free! Users must create a profile to upload or download files, but anyone can browse. This might be a good place to look for templates, business plans, personal finance tools, forms, and educational outlines. Just be aware that it is difficult to authenticate the source of most materials available on the site…
ZIPskinny September 6, 2007
Thanks to Kay Due (Public Services) for passing along this site!
This is a really handy site that allows you to get the ’skinny’ on any zip code. Type in the zip code you’re interested in and get a quick demographic profile. In addition, you will see comparisons to surrounding zip codes and an option to directly compare up to 20 different areas. This can be a great resource for people starting a business or organization!
The FTC on Mystery Shopping December 5, 2006
From Doris Dixon (Raleigh):
www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/mysteryalrt.htm
From “The Secrets of Mystery Shopping Revealed,” a Federal Trade Commission Consumer Alert:
Do you love to shop? If so, you may be tempted by unsolicited emails or newspaper ads that claim you can earn a living as a secret or mystery shopper by dining at elegant restaurants, shopping at pricey stores, or checking into luxurious hotels. But, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, marketers who promise lucrative jobs as mystery shoppers often do not deliver bona fide opportunities.
How-To Guides from Work.com October 26, 2006
Work.com has produced a series of over 1,000 How-To Guides that cover everything an entrepreneur should know about various business needs. Sections include: Employees, Government, Internet and ECommerce, Legal, Management, Money and Finance, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Start-Up, and Technology.
BNA’s Web Watch May 2, 2006
From Donna Foster (Business/Sciences):
“Free, periodic review of online resources with links to government, industry, and academic resources on selected topics spanning the breadth of BNA coverage.”
Some of the topics covered include: stem cells, cyber security, bioterrorism, avian flu and energy efficiency. This could be a great source for students working on topics that are in the news today!
Memphis Market Data April 7, 2006
http://web.commercialappeal.com/marketing/data.htm
This site provides Memphis Market Data as compiled by the Commercial Appeal. It includes information on specific industry markets, quick facts on the Memphis market, and an overview of key Memphis communities. It also has a nice color ZIP code map with household income information.
