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Below are links that can help you in your business. By linking to these private sites, the ASMP is not endorsing its products, services, or privacy or security policies. We recommend you review the business's information collection policy or terms and conditions to fully understand what information is collected by this private business. Visit Industry Links for links to manufacturers, suppliers and other resources that could help you in your business.

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Small Business Development Links
Most states have Small Business Development offices. Go to google.com to do a search for your state. Here are some general sites that might help you:

Small Business Development Center
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/

Start and run a small business without losing your shirt, your sleep, or your sanity!
http://www.businesstown.com

Information to educate and inform adults on the financial matters that are important in their lives.
http://www.financiallearning.com

Good information for running your own business including templates, tips, tools, and many other resources
http://www.morebusiness.com

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling.
http://www.score.org

Getting started in business guide
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/SBIC/gettingstarted.htm

Guide for women starting a new business
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/SBIC/women.htm

Guide for minorities
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/SBIC/minorities.htm

Legal and Tax Information

Tax insights for Fall 2003. Year end tax planning and financial planning advice provided by Margolis & Company P.C., one of the largest regional certified public accounting and business consulting firms located in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Please feel free to visit them at http://www.marg.com or contact one of their professionals at 610-667-6250.

BusinessLaw.gov article: Learn about the laws that apply where you do business including items on: Getting Legal Help, Starting a Business, Handling Finances, Managing Employees. Doing Business, Getting Out of Business, Finding a Lawyer, Hiring a Lawyer, Going to Court Alternative Dispute Resolution

Getting an EIN (Federal Tax Identifier Number)
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=97860,00.html

Starting a Small Business Guide from IRS (includes checklist, forms, publications and resources):
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99336,00.html

Your State Tax Info
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99021,00.html

IRS Small Business Guide
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

Choosing a form of business
Incorporate or not?
http://www.toolkit.cch.com/text/P01_4710.asp

State and Local Resources
Bank Rate Monitor's article:Starting a business? Start here with state and local resources:
http://www.bankrate.com/smm/news/biz/Green/states/states_text.asp

Local Regulation or Licensing?
https://www.nascio.org/stateSearch/displayCategory.cfm?Category=regulation-

A beginners article on starting up a home based photography business
Starting a Home-Based Photography Business
To make a living out of taking stunning photographs, you need more than photography skills; you must also be a savvy businessperson. Learn the basics of starting a photography business.

It discusses the different types of photography, writing a business plan, establishing your legal business identity, insurance,j oining professional organizations and pricing