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Retail Trade Resources
Better Business Bureau
National organization
providing accreditation standards, a resource library and other programs and
services free to business owners. Web site includes all resources and services.
Local bureau searches are also available.
www.bbb.org
Federal Trade Commission Publications
Provides online information
for businesses to ensure compliance with federal laws. Publications on specific
topics and areas of business are available for viewing online or can be ordered
online.
www.ftc.org
Financial Times Annual Reports Service
Free service providing annual
reports and other information on select companies. New companies are added
weekly. offers latest information on companies and, if available, new reports
can be sent once received as well.
www.ft.com
Internal Revenue Service
Provides free tax information
and resources for businesses, including:
Small Business and Self-employed "One-Stop" Resource -
offers a wide range of resources and specific information for self-employed
business owners, operators, investors and employers.
E-File Information - Information for large and mid-size corporations that
file tax forms electronically.
Employment Taxes - comprehensive guide for business owners about
employee taxes.
Tax Code, Regulations and official Guidance - site for
researching official Internal Revenue Service forms.
Tax Relief In Disaster Situations - information on
provisions for tax relief in certain situations.
www.irs.gov/businesses/index.html
National Consumers League
Non-profit watchdog agency
for consumers and employees that also provides businesses with a consumer point
of view on issues such as child labor, privacy, food safety and medication
information.
www.natlconsumersleague.org
Small Business Administration
Provides general information
on starting and running a business and securing small business grants and
loans. offers free tools and tips to increase knowledge and improve business
productivity.
www.sba.gov
Supply-Chain Operations Reference Model
Reference model by the
Supply-Chain Council as a tool for supply-chain management. Outlines business
activities at all phases of meeting customer demands. Can be useful in
explaining both simple and complex supply chains with a common set of definitions.
www.supply-chain.org/cs/root/scor_tools_resources/scor_model/scor_model
U.S. Department of Labor E-laws
Online interactive tools
designed to provide information on federal employment laws in an easily
understandable format.
www.dol.gov/elaws
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