Directory of Business Resources
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Business Resource Websites
| Description | Website | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks | Accounting | Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax tools. | quickbooks.intuit.com |
| FreshBooks | Accounting | Invoicing, expense tracking, and reporting. | freshbooks.com |
| Wave | Accounting | Free accounting and invoicing tools. | waveapps.com |
| ZenBusiness | Business Formation | LLC formation and ongoing compliance support. | zenbusiness.com |
| Stripe Atlas | Business Formation | Startup incorporation and payments setup. | stripe.com |
| OpenCorporates | Business Intelligence | Global company data and due diligence. | opencorporates.com |
| Loom | Communication | Video messaging for teams and clients. | loom.com |
| SBDC | Consulting / Education | Low-cost consulting and training for small businesses. | sbdc.org |
| Canva | Design / Branding | DIY design tools for branding and marketing. | canva.com |
| Inc. Small Business | Education / Media | Articles and growth strategies. | inc.com |
| Entrepreneur | Education / Media | Startup advice and leadership content. | entrepreneur.com |
| Coursera for Business | Education / Training | Online business and leadership courses. | coursera.org |
| edX for Business | Education / Training | Professional certificates and courses. | edx.org |
| Business USA | Government / Compliance | Federal business resources and compliance guidance. | business.usa.gov |
| U.S. Small Business Administration | Government / Funding | Loans, grants, business planning tools, and compliance guidance. | sba.gov |
| Gusto | HR & Payroll | Payroll, benefits, and HR compliance tools. | gusto.com |
| LegalZoom | Legal | Business formation and legal compliance services. | legalzoom.com |
| UpCounsel | Legal Services | On-demand access to business attorneys. | upcounsel.com |
| Crunchbase | Market Intelligence | Startup funding and investor insights. | crunchbase.com |
| Data USA | Market Research | Free economic and demographic data. | datausa.io |
| Mailchimp | Marketing | Email marketing and automation tools. | mailchimp.com |
| Think with Google | Marketing Insights | Data-driven marketing insights and case studies. | thinkwithgoogle.com |
| SCORE | Mentorship | Free mentoring, workshops, and business templates. | score.org |
| Square | Payments | POS systems and payment processing. | squareup.com |
| Notion for Startups | Productivity | Free tools for startup organization. | notion.so |
| Asana | Project Management | Task and project management tools. | asana.com |
| Trello | Project Management | Visual project tracking boards. | trello.com |
| Clutch | Vendor Marketplace | Service provider reviews and rankings. | clutch.co |