Internet Resource Guide for Business
When you start a business, you need to do more than decide whether to incorporate or not; you need to choose a name and register with various federal, state and local agencies. You may also need certain licenses and permits.
Tax forms and instructions
Mass Health Insurance Information for Employers
The new health insurance laws mandate health insurance for all employees. Information, forms and possible health plans are available at the website.
Mass. Department of Business Development
Through six regional offices, MOBD works with companies and municipalities to help them take advantage of economic incentive programs that are available:
Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP)
Business Resource Team News & Updates
Business Counseling and Consulting Services
US Income Tax Information for Businesses
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling. Business plan outline is available.
The online training includes help on starting your business from developing your business plan to protecting your business with patents, copyrights and trademarks. Management of finances covers preparation of a cash budget and balance sheet to information on partners and investors. Marketing topics range from pricing products and services to advertising your business.
Free online training Sample business plans Financial assistance
Laws and regulations Marketing and outreach Resource organizations
Small Business Development Center
Information on business plans, company information, demographics, e-commerce, finances, franchises, home business, human resources, industry research, international trade, inventing, marketing, procurement, small business trends, taxes and accounting
Finding & hiring employees Training Benefits
Minimum wage and other wage and hour laws Safety
Payroll taxes & reporting Workers compensation system
Civil rights & discrimination Layoffs, firings & resignations
