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USEFUL LINKS
Your Money
You work hard for your money, manage it wisely. Looking for the best rates? Whether it be mortgage, auto, credit card, IRA or CD's, your one-stop site is www.bankrate.com.
The industry leader in financial management software, Quicken automates your recordkeeping and easily integrates your banking, taxes, and investments.
Ever wonder how we keep track of each and every business transaction? We could never do it alone. Learn about Fiserv, the place where money and technology meet, the industry leader in financial processes.
It's wise to check your credit history yearly to catch errors before they impact you. Every American is entitled to one free report each year. Get yours at Annualcreditreport.com. You can find the big three reporting bureaus online at:
www.experian.com
www.equifax.com
www.transunion.com
What REALLY happens on the trading floor? Follow the anatomy of a trade, track your portfolio, research listed companies and regulations.
Dow Jones www.dowjones.com
Nasdaq www.nasdaq.com
NYSE www.nyse.com
Consumer Links
The internet brings valuable consumer resources right to your fingertips. Try FirstGov for a directory of all online government resources.
Would you like to have your government check directly deposited to your bank account? Here's where to find the right contact information.
Are you a fraud victim? The Federal Citizen Information Center has a directory by subject matter to help you locate the appropriate agency to register your complaint.
Full of consumer tips and advisories, try www.tattletaleconsumerhotline.com.
Compare before you buy at www.consumerworld.org.
Need insurance? These sites can help you compare and save!
www.insure.com
www.ehealthinsurance.com
www.netquote.com
In the market for an automobile? Do your homework before hitting the street! Make Autotrader www.autotrader.com your first stop.
Retail and wholesale value can be found at www.nadaguides.com
or Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com.
Technology Links
New computer virus threats surface daily. Hackers and identity thieves commit cybercrimes by targeting vulnerable computers. Protect yourself by updating Windows and your anti-virus software weekly.
Windows Updates
McAfee Security
Norton AntiVirus
One site neatly compiles 700 Guide sites covering more than 50,000 subjects with over 1 million links to the best resources on the net. Visit the human Internet at www.about.com
Ask real people real questions - for free at www.Askmehelpdesk.com
News and Weather
Breaking news is at your fingertips 24 hours a day at:
CNN www.cnn.com
Fox News www.foxnews.com
USA Today www.usatoday.com
The Weather Channel www.weather.com
AccuWeather
So you think you have what it takes to be your own boss?
Starting
your own business is a huge step. So how do you know if it is right for you? What makes the difference between success and failure? While there can be no guarantees, careful planning can go a long way towards assuring your business will prosper.
There are a wealth of resources available for those just starting out in the business world as well as support for small business owners on a host of issues.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has an excellent web page with advice for small business owners in every phase of operation. Visit their website for step-by-step guidance in determining the feasibility of your idea, developing your business plan, defining your goals and objectives, creating your marketing or financial plans, and much, much more.
Need advice on a specific topic? The Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a resource partner with the SBA that offers e-mail counseling services, workshops, guest features, newsletters, and answers to questions regarding every element of business operations.
Visa's Small Business website compiles an assortment of small business general resources in one convenient site designed to help keep you in control of your business. If you need it, this site has it. Check out the many programs and incentives Visa offers for small business owners!
Looking for a link to specific small business services and opportunities? Point your browser to smallbusinessresources.com for the most complete directory of small business resources on the web.
Workingsolo.com provides you with articles and newsletters, discount office supplies, self-help legal books, tax information, US government programs for small business, SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) associations and organizations, and much more.
Armed with knowledge and a plan, you're now ready to put your best foot forward and take the first step towards the path to success. Good luck!