Offering free, expert business advice from highly successful executives and entrepreneurs in various fields, for the greater Bloomington, Indiana metro area and neighboring counties.

Please use the links below to find useful business information online:

• SCORE business toolbox
• Bloomington resources
• Indiana resources
• Federal resources
• Venture Captial
• Universities
• Other business resources

SCORE business toolbox

While working closely with a SCORE business counselor, use these cool entrepreneurial tools to set the foundation for business success.

Small Biz Power Links Check out SCORE’s listing of top small business Web sites. Small Biz Power Links brings together the best online resources. Template Gallery SCORE's expert counselors have developed these business plan and financial templates. Templates guide you through the business planning process. Free Financing Guide Borrow start-up funds from people you know. SCORE & CircleLending's Small Business Financing Guide tells you how. Free Internet Marketing Workbook Download the SCORE/Verizon SuperPages.com How to Really Market on the Internet workbook. Also look for the Internet Learning Tutor 103—a free, interactive course on how to market using a Web site, email and online advertising. Sample Business Plans Before you craft your own business plan, read through these sample business plans by Palo Alto software. Biz Book Reviews What are entrepreneurs reading? Use Soundview's expansive database of book reviews to find business books of interest. Online Workshops SCORE brings you a choice of six online business workshops, with real-world examples and exercises. SCORE Business Quizzes What is your entrepreneurial potential? Before you panic, relax. SCORE's business quizzes will not be graded by anyone but you. Learn more about your business style and traits. Tip of the Day SCORE offers common sense business advice for everyday life. This daily business tip from SCORE can inspire you to make your business dreams come true. Financial Benchmarking Tool Track the financial health of your company using this free, financial benchmarking service provided by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. IRS Online Classroom Need tax help? Check out the IRS's online small business tax workshops.

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Bloomington resources

Small Business Administration

Bloomington Chamber of Commerce

Bloomington Public Library

City of Bloomington

Bloomington Economic Development Corporation

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Indiana resources

Indiana Small Business Development Center

Central Indiana Women’s Business Center

Indiana State Government

Indiana Business Research Center

Indiana State Library

Department of Revenue

Secratary of State

Department of Commerce (Economic Development Association)

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Federal resources

FirstGov.gov

Internal Revenue Service

U.S. Census

U.S. Dept. of Labor

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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Venture Captial

Indiana Venture Center

Indy Partnership

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Universities

Indiana University

Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

Butler University - College of Business

University of Indianapolis - School of Business

Purdue University

Purdue University's Technical Assistance Program (TAP)

Ivy Tech Community College

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Other business resources

Legal Sources

Demographic Look-ups  

Copyright for Software 

What You Need to Start a Wholesale Food Business in Indiana

How To Start a Retail food Business

The Entrepreneur Network

American Factfinder

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