Resources
There are many resources available. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact your mentor, SCORE or your local SBA office.
referenceUSA
– In many libraries, you can access referenceUSA. It has multiple databases that can help your business. Contact your local library to see if they have access to the databases.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Government Services Administration
System for Award Management
– This is a free service provided by the federal government. If you receive communication from someone requesting fees, this is not the SAM database but a for-profit company. Read the fine print at the bottom of the communication to make sure it has a .gov address. Otherwise it is not the sam.gov database.
Market Segmentation
– Look up by Zip code and discover your target market
NAICS Code
– North American Industry Classification System
Setting Sales goals
– Salesforce.com has an interesting model to review.
Franchise Tax
– Due May 15