The Southern Boone County Public Library will be closed the week of Nov. 28 for re-carpeting. Curbside and book drop services will also be unavailable at this location.
Bplans.com
Provides more than 500 sample business plans, templates for pitch presentations, etc.
Mid-Missouri SCORE
This nonprofit organization offers free business counseling to entrepreneurs and templates and tools for starting or growing a business. Low-cost workshops and other services are also available.
Missouri Business Portal
This government website provides information on business registration, filings, licenses and permits for doing business in Missouri.
Missouri Women’s Business Center
Provides resources and support for women seeking to start or grow their own businesses. Their offerings include classes, workshops, networking opportunities, individualized business counseling and microlending.
SBA.gov
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides guides on a variety of business-related subjects, links to state and local resources, a database of over 5,000 forms useful for interacting with the U.S. government, etc.
Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Assists entrepreneurs with financial management, marketing, technology, and product development and provides a variety of training opportunities on starting or running a business.
National Federation of Independent Business
Information about legislation affecting small business, government compliance issues, etc. (Requires membership for access to all resources.)
International Franchise Association
Free search for basic information on franchise opportunities. (Requires membership for access to all resources.)
National Business Directories & Corporate Information
Reference Solutions
Includes 70 million U.S. businesses and 162 million U.S. residents; useful for developing lists of potential customers, competitors and suppliers. Formerly Reference USA.
