• About.com - Entrepreneurship
  Extensive, well organized, and frequently updated directory of articles and resources for entrepreneurs, edited by Scott Allen.
• AllBusiness.com
  A large, well organized collection of entrepreneurial resources and advice, including business forms, news, and blogs. Geared towards smaller businesses.
• Always On
  Traditional news and analysis, participatory journalism (blogging), and a social network for senior executives, technologists, and investors from a broad selection of industries.
• American Venture Magazine.com
  Online edition of the publication for founders, investors, and service providers of early stage innovative technology based companies.
• Business Owner’s Toolkit
  Total know-how for small business.
• Business Owner's Idea Cafe
  A large collection of resources for entrepreneurs.
• Businesstown
  An extensive, well-organized directory of resources for entrepreneurs.
• Edward Lowe Foundation
  Plenty of excellent entrepreneurial resources.
• EntreMate
  An online matchmaking site for entrepreneurs. If you are starting a business and need to find a compatible co-founder, give this service a try.
• Entrepreneur.com
  Entrepreneurial resources.
• Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School
  Great articles, events, and research for entrepreneurs.
• EntreWorld.org
  An extensive directory of entrepreneurial resources.
• Fortune Small Business
  Entrepreneurial resources, including frequently updated original content.
• Growth Company Guide
  Entrepreneurial resources, including the complete text of Growth Company Guide 2000.
• Inc Magazine
  Entrepreneurial resources, including frequently updated original content.
• Krislyn's Strictly Business Sites
  A large directory of business resources.
• MyWorkTools.com
  A large collection of business tools in all areas, from legal and finance to marketing and business development.
• National Association for the Self Employed
  All kinds of benefits for the self employed. An essential resource if you're going solo; if you expect to have employees, check out PEOs as an alternative.
• National Business Incubator Association
  Learn about incubators and how to get into one.
• PeopleThatClick
  Get a free analysis of your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur, and find business partners who complement you in your quest to develop and grow your venture.
• Ryze Business Networking
  An excellent business networking resource. Set up your online profile and join one or more networks like "Entrepreneurs" or "Biz Dev". Then start offering advice, asking for advice, and establishing business partnerships.
• SBA Online Courses
  A wide array of free educational materials for the entrepreneur.
• Small Business Administration
  All kinds of resources for startups and small businesses.
• Stanford Technology Ventures Program Entrepreneurial Resources
  An outstanding collection of entrepreneurial education resources, including video clips (of thought leaders like John Doerr and Guy Kawasaki), podcasts, and presentations.
• Startup Journal
  The Wall Street Journal's entrepreneur resource center, including frequently updated original content.
• Tannedfeet.com
  A large, well organized collection of articles on entrepreneurship, marketing, legal, financial, and related issues.
• TechCrunch
  TechCrunch allows you to upload a 60-second elevator pitch for your startup, and have your pitch voted on and critiqued by peers.
• The Entrepreneur’s Mind
  Some case studies.
• The Gauntlet: Learn How Investors Think
  The Gauntlet is an online service that tests you and your business to see if you're ready for investment. The Gauntlet works like a virtual investor. It challenges you to answer all of the critical questions investors will ask and explains why they ask them. There is a modest fee for running the tests and receiving your report. Although we have not tried it out, it certainly appears worthwhile.
• The Go Big Network
  The Go Big Network is an online community that connects entrepreneurs, investors, and other individuals that play a role in the startup business world.
• VC Fodder
  No nonsense tips and advice for entrepreneurs.
• Wall Street Journal Startup Guide
  Entrepreneurial resources, including frequently updated original content.

Articles

• 25 Entrepreneurial Deathtraps
  This article is a must read for all current and prospective entrepreneurs: "As you go about building your business, keep this list in mind. It may sound strange, but you can't succeed if you don't avoid failure. Entrepreneurial human nature is to just play offense; but even in business building, defense is critically important. Avoid making these classic mistakes and you can be assured that you have substantially increased your chances of winning the game."
• Accidental Entrepreneur
  You're a middle-age middle manager who gets laid off. You send out 100 résumés and get absolutely nowhere. Now what? Some people in this bind start their own businesses. A lucky few end up doing much better than they did while toiling for other companies.
• Attributes of Category Defining Companies
  What professional investors are looking for (link opens a PowerPoint file).
• Choosing a Business Name FAQ
  Answers to commonly asked questions about choosing and registering a successful business name.
• Failure: The Secret of My Success
  While most entrepreneurs dread the failure of their businesses, sometimes it's their best option. Here's how to know when to throw in the towel, and the lessons that failure can teach.
• Getting Started with Your Own Software Company
  An excellent article for techies planning to start their own software company.
• How to build a bulletproof startup
  Got a great idea? There's never been a better time to turn it into a great company. Here's a 16-step guide to help you do it right. This is "must" reading for new and experienced entrepreneurs alike.
• Pick a Winning Name for Your Business
  Here's how to choose a legal business name that will qualify for trademark protection and help identify your company's products and services.
• The Future of Web Startups
  Just as agriculture, steel, energy, and computers went through a revolutionary process that made them widely available at low cost, Paul Graham believes that web startups are going through the same process, changing the way the American and global economy works.
• The Twelve (Almost) Sure-Fire Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success
  What are the characteristics that smart investors look for in an entrepreneur? Read on.

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