SBDC - Small Business Development Center - University of Pittsburgh

SBDC Resources - Links

As a small business owner, your time is one of the most valuable resources you have. While there are many small business resources to sort through, we are fully committed to connecting you to the highest quality information and resources currently available on the subject of small business ownership and operation. The links listed below will give you access to additional resources within the small business community, providing you with insight on questions ranging from how to go about starting your own business to succession planning for the established business. You may also find a host of information available
to small businesses by visiting our funding partner websites: The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

If we are missing a valuable resource, please let us know!

Associations

U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Business Plans

Business Owner's Toolkit: Sample Business Plan Components

Business Plan Resources

Business Plan Software and Free Sample Plans

Business Plan Workshops

Canada Business Plan for Retailers

Carnegie Library Business Plan Index

Developing a Successful Business Plan

Free Business Plan Software

Free Business Plan Templates and Research

How to Prepare a Business Plan

Inc.com Business Plan Building Guide

Moneyhunt.com

SBDCnet index of Business Plans by Industry

The Business Plan Explained

Virtual Business Plan

Census and Demographics

Census Scope

ESRi Data and Lifestyle Demographics

FEDStats

Pennsylvania State Data Center

Regional Economic Conditions

US Census Bureau/County Information

US Census/American FactFinder

William H. Frey Demographics

Chambers of Commerce

Greater Pittsburgh

Jaycees (United States Junior Chamber)

Northern Allegheny

Washington County

Disaster Preparedness

Emergency Action Plans

Emergency Management Guide for Business and Indust

Emergency Response Guide

EPA List of Lists

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

EPA's Superfund Reportable Quantities

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Institute for Business and Home Safety

Material Safety Data Sheets

National Response Center

Pennsylvania DEP Emergency Response Program

Pennsylvania Emergency

Pennsylvania Local Emergency Planning Committees

Public Entity Rick Institute

Red Cross

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's)

E-Commerce Statistics

Arkansas SBDC E-Commerce Assessment Tool

E-Commerce Times

E-Commerce Tutorial

E-Commerce Web-o-pedia

United States Copyright Office

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Environmental

Environmental Protection Agency

Family Business

e-family Business

Family Business Consulting Group

Family Firm Institute (FFi)

Western Pennsylvania Family Center

Federal Government Websites

E-Rulemaking Regulations

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System

Internal Revenue Service

North American Industry Classification System

Pennsylvania Dept. of Community and Economic Devel

The Federal Government Business Gateway

U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Service

Veterans Affairs’ Center for Veteran Enterprise

Finance

Applying for a Business Loan Tips

Getting Financing for your Business Toolkit

Startup Financing via Community Banks

Forms

Internal Revenue Service

Pennsylvania Open for Business

Franchising

American Association of Franchisees & Dealers

Bibby Group, Franchise Articles

Directory of Franchising Opportunities

Directory of Top Franchises & Opportunities

Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise Zone

Franchise and Business Opportunities Rule

Franchise Times Magazine

Franchising Profiles- Franchising 411

International Franchise Association

SBA Franchise Workshop

SBA FranNet - Franchising Basics

USA Today Business Opportunities

Funding Sources

E-Federal Grants

Greene County Industrial Authority

Innovation Works

Middle Monongahela Industrial Development Agency

Northside Community Development Fund

Regional Development Funding Corporation

RIDC

Small Business Administration

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

Urban Redevelopment Authority

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Washington County Redevelopment Authority

Human Resources

American Staffing Association

Employee Benefits Security Adminstration

Small Business Information Center/HR

Intellectual Property

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

International Trade

Federation of Internation Trade Associations

International Business Resource Connection

International Chamber of Commerce

NAFTA

SBDCnet Internation Trade page

US Council for International Business

US Government Export Portal

US International Trade Commisssion

US Trade and Development Agency

USDA Foreign Agriculture Service

World Biz.com

World Trade Organization

Legal

Find Law for Small Business

PA Dept. of Labor Employment Law Guide

The FirstStep Employment Law Advisor

Management

Vistage International

Market Research

Free Marketing Research Resources

Hill Search

How to Perform Market Research

J.J. Hill Library

Market Research Association

NAICS Association

Marketing/Advertising/Promotion

How Stuff Works Marketing Plan Guide

MediaPost

Mplans.com Sample Marketing Plans

Sales Marketing Network

Small Business Branding

Minority Business Resources

Allegheny Office of Minority & Women

Allgeheny Office of Minority & Women

Black Enterprise Online

National Black Business Trade Association

National Black Chamber of Commerce Inc.

Pittsburgh Regional Minority Purchasing Council

Southwestern Pennsylvania Engineering Outreach

Unites States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Pennsylvania Government Websites

PA Department of Revenue

Small Business Information Center/Gov Procure.

Publications

Dynamic Business

Entrepreneur Magazine

Fast Company Magazine

Greene County Messenger

Observer-Reporter

Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Smart Business Network

TEQ Online

The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Business Advisor

Small Business Resources

E-Business Institute

Entre World Resources for Entrepreneurs

National Association for the Self-Employeed

Pennsylvania Association of Credit Management

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center

Plastics SourceNet

SCORE

Special Operations Acquisition & Logistics Center

University of Pittsburgh Manufacturing Assistance

Wall Street Journal Start-up Resources

What's Your Signage

Starting a Business

Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania

National Business Association

Only in Oakland

SBA Small Business Planner

Small Business Advancement National Center

Taxes

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System

Employment Taxes

Int'l Association for Human Resource Info Management

Internal Revenue Service

PA Department of Revenue

Technology / SBIR and STTR

Dept. Health & Human Services SBIR Home Page

Technology and Innovation Research Resources

Air Force SBIR/STTR

Army SBIR/STTR

BMDO SBIR Program Home Page

DARPA SBIR Program Home Page

DOC-NIST Home Page

DOD SBIR Home Page

DOE SBIR Home Page

DOT SBIR Home Page

I2 Innovation Institute

Innovation Partnership

NASA SBIR/STTR Home Page

National Institute of Health SBIR Home Page

Navy SBIR/STTR Home Page

NSF SBIR Home Page

Pittsburgh Technology Council

Plastics Source Net

SBA SBIR Home Page

USDA SBIR Home Page

Venture Capital

National Venture Capital Association

Open Directory Venture Capital

Small Business Loans, Grants and Venture Capital

Venture Associates

Venture Capital Funding Research Reports

Veterans

US Department of Vetern Affairs

Woman-Owned Business Resources

Bizwomen- Pittsburgh Business Times Online Communi

E-Magnify

Key Bank Small Business Services for Women

National Association for Female Executives

National Association of Women Business Owners

National Education Center for Women in Busines

National Foundation for Women Buiness Owners

Organization of Women in International Trade

PowerLink

Seton Hill's E-Magnify Women's Business Center

U.S. Dept. of Labor Women Entrepreneurship

 

SBDC Sponsors:

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

U.S. Small Business Administration

Spotlight

  • Pitt SBDC reaching out to 42nd District
    Date: 11/06/2008

    The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center will partner with Pennsylvania Senator Wayne D. Fontana to offer monthly office hours in the 42nd District, which encompasses a large portion of the City of Pittsburgh and municipalities to the south and west of the city, beginning November 17.
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  • Greg Rice nationally recognized for his contributions to small business technology
    Date: 10/08/2008

    Greg Rice, a technology business consultant with the SBDC, was awarded the national Association of Small Business Development Centers’ 2008 State Star. Rice was recognized for his stand out performance and dedication to small business.
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  • Pitt SBDC recognized as minority & women resource center
    Date: 10/02/2008

    The IEE's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been selected to receive the MBE/WBE Resource Partner of the Year Award at the annual MEDWeek celebration being held at the Duquesne University Power Center on October 10. Congratulations to our team for their great work. And remember - SBDC services are available to assist all entrepreneurs at no cost, provided they meet state classifications for a small business.
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  • Ray Vargo interviewed in Pittsburgh Business Times
    Date: 09/26/2008

    Ray Vargo, director of the Pitt SBDC, discusses pioneering ways the SBDC is supporting minority and women-owned businesses.
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  • Lawrenceville girls gain confidence through tools and art
    Date: 09/18/2008

    A Pitt Small Business Development Center client spent the summer teaching young women to use tools and hone practical art skills, with the greater goals of giving them more confidence in math, science and everyday living.
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