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Bison - The Franchise Network Http://www.bison.com , Franchise Web site Phone Fax   Business.com Http://www.business.com. , Business.com is a business-focused search engine and directory designed to help its users find companies, products, services and information. The Business.com directory contains more than 400,000 listings within 65,000 industry, product and service subcategories. Phone Fax   Business Know-How Http://www.businessknowhow.com/ , Business Know-How in business since 1988 is small business destination site for home offices and small businesses and is known for providing practical information about starting, growing and managing small and home-based businesses. The Web site and newsletter together reach more than 100,000 individuals each month. Business Know-How has developed online communities on partner sites and developed web-enabled databases, interactive surveys and tools. Phone Fax   BusinessLaw.gov Http://www.businesslaw.gov/ , BusinessLaw.gov is an online resource guide designed to provide legal and regulatory information to America's small businesses. Acting as a gateway to federal, state and local information, business owners can use the Web site to scan checklists to define problems and fine solutions on topics ranging from federal advertising laws to local zoning codes. In addition to self-help articles and interactive guides, the site also connects users with sources of in-person help from government officials, attorneys and business counselors in their local area. Phone Fax   BusinessWeek Online Http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/ , BusinessWeek Online is the small business version of Business Week. Web site provides up to date news on small business. Phone Fax   CERC DataFinder™ Http://www.cerc.com/detpages/services500.html , CERC (formerly known as the Connecticut Economic Resource Center) is a nonprofit corporation specializing in economic development and marketing for local, regional, state and utility economic development entities. CERC DataFinder™ offers comprehensive national and Connecticut-specific demographic, business and municipal data. This resource lets CERC staff and paid members select, compare and analyze information and create custom maps and reports on demand. Phone Fax   CERC ProgramFinder™ Http:////products.cerc.com/brinfo.nsf/homepagefrm?OpenForm , CERC (formerly known as the Connecticut Economic Resource Center) is a nonprofit corporation specializing in economic development and marketing for local, regional, state and utility economic development entities. CERC ProgramFinder™ online, searchable database of state, federal and private business-assistance for business recruitment and retention. //products.cerc.com/brinfo.nsf/homepagefrm?OpenForm Phone Fax   CERC SiteFinder™ Http://www.cerc.com/detpages/services96.html , CERC (formerly known as the Connecticut Economic Resource Center) is a nonprofit corporation specializing in economic development and marketing for local, regional, state and utility economic development entities. CERC SiteFinder™ is a Web-based, searchable database of available commercial and industrial properties in the state. Features automatic uploads to a national property listing service for additional exposure. Phone Fax   commercial & Investment Properties Http://www.commremagazine.com , Commercial and Investment Properties magazine is published quarterly, features listings from the magazine online. Phone Fax 413-584-0566   Connecticut Department of Labor Connecticut's Job Bank Http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/bussrvce/jo_intro.htm , The Connecticut Department of Labor Connecticut's Job Bank allows employers to enter job orders online at no charge by filling out and submitting a Job Order Form electronically. Connecticut's Job Bank offers statewide exposure through the Web, nationwide exposure through America's Job Bank on the Web and computerized job matching with applicants registered for work with the state's Job Centers/Connecticut Works Career Centers. Phone Fax 860-344-2044   Connecticut Fast File Http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1433&q=265880 , Connecticut Fast File program provides Online Business Registration. Speeds up the registration process to approximately six days. Phone Fax   Connecticut’s Business Response Center Http://www.cerc.com/detpages/resources463.html , CERC (formerly known as the Connecticut Economic Resource Center) is a nonprofit corporation specializing in economic development and marketing for local, regional, state and utility economic development entities. Connecticut’s Business Response Center is the state’s call center and promotional Web site for businesses considering starting, expanding or moving to Connecticut, providing information on public and private business assistance programs. Phone Fax   Costar Http://www.costar.com , Costar is a leading online commercial real estate Web site featuring news, data and a variety of services. Users may search the database at no charge on a limited basis. Phone Fax   CT Data Engine Http://www.ctdataengine.com , CT Data Engine contains a database of real estate sales transactions, news, construction starts, rental rates, commuting and demographics for every Connecticut city and town. Phone Fax   Dun & Bradstreet Business Directory Http:////smallbusiness.dnb.com , Dun & Bradstreet Business Directory is a resource to find suppliers, make connections and get targeted business leads for your company. A D-U-N-S number identifies your individual business, and makes it easier for potential investors to look up information about your company (in the form on Dun & Bradstreet credit or information reports). A D-U-N-S number also connotes a level of professionalism and seriousness to lenders and investors. Obtain a number free of charge by calling Dun & Bradstreet. Phone Fax 800-333-0505   Entrepreneur.com Http://www.entrepreneur.com/ , Entrepreneur.com is the Web site for Entrepreneur Magazine. The resource provides how-to guides, articles on basic steps to starting a business and columns written by business coaches. Phone Fax   Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Http://www.entrepreneurmag.com , Franchise Web site Phone Fax   EntreWorld.org Http://www.entreworld.org , EntreWorld.org is an award-winning online resource for small business owners or entrepreneurs trying to start and grow their businesses. The Web site provides more than 1,000 articles, audio clips, tools, databases and even town-to-town small business event listings. Phone Fax   Fairfield Business Journal Http://www.fairfieldcountybusinessjournal.com , Fairfield Business Journal is a weekly source of local business news and information for Fairfield County, featuring current trends, industry innovators, and successful practices. See the online version. Phone Fax   Franchise Direct Http://www.franchisedirect.com , Franchise Web site Phone Fax   Franchise handbook Http://www.franchise1.com , Franchise Web site Phone Fax   Franchise Opportunities Http://www.franchiseopportunities.com , Largest database of franchise lisitings on Web Phone Fax   Great Franchises Http://www.greatfranchises.com , Franchise Web site Phone Fax   Hartford Business Journal Http://www.hbjournal.com , Hartford Business Journal is a weekly source of business, government and development issues, commentary and useful business information with a strong focus on the MetroHartford community. See online version. Phone Fax   iCONN.org - Connecticut Digital Library Http://www.iconn.org , iCONN.org - Connecticut Digital Library provides all residents with online access to essential library and information resources. With a Connecticut Public Library Card, research any topic from a home or office computer. Phone Fax   Inc. Magazine Http://www.inc.com. , Inc. Magazine has advice, information and how-to articles available to readers. From sample policies and agreements to worksheets and checklists, Inc.com has tools to help in every area of business for emerging businesses. Phone Fax   Inc. Magazine Http://www.inc.com , Inc. Magazine has advice, information and how-to articles available to readers. From sample policies and agreements to worksheets and checklists, Inc.com has tools to help in every area of business for emerging businesses. Read it online. Phone Fax   infoUSA Http:////list.infousa.com , infoUSA provides sales and marketing support for products for all types of businesses, from small Mom & Pop shops to large corporations. The company compiles databases of 14 million U.S. businesses and 200 million U.S. consumers, and 1.2 million Canadian businesses and 12 million Canadian consumers. The products derived from these databases include sales leads, mailing lists, diskettes, 3x5 sales leads cards, business directories, DVD & CDROM products, mapping products, and also delivery of data on the Internet. Fee for service depends on number of leads purchased annually. Phone Fax   Kauffman Business EKG Http://www.businessekg.org , Kauffman Business EKG is a free Web-based financial benchmarking service utilizing a comprehensive database of financial statements for more than 300,000 companies and the latest in applied research. It is designed to help entrepreneurs assess their company’s financial vital signs. Phone Fax 888-777-7469   Kauffman Business EKG Http://www.businessekg.org , Kauffman Business EKG is a free Web-based financial benchmarking service utilizing a comprehensive database of financial statements for more than 300,000 companies and the latest in applied research. It is designed to help entrepreneurs assess their company’s financial vital signs. Phone Fax 888-777-7469   Loop Net Http://www.loopnet.com , Loop Net is a leading online commercial real estate Web site and listing directory. Business people can search the database for sale and lease properties. Phone Fax   More Business Http://www.morebusiness.com. , More Business offers online sample business plans, business plans, sample contracts, contracts, sample marketing plans and business how-to's for the new entrepreneur. Phone Fax   More Business Http://www.morebusiness.com , More Business offers online sample business plans, business plans, sample contracts, contracts, sample marketing plans and business how-to's for the new entrepreneur. Phone Fax   Office of the 21st Century Workforce Http://www.women-21.gov , Office of the 21st Century Workforce — Web site created by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and the SBA is a federal resource for registration for online programs and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Phone Fax   Online Licensing for the Connecticut Licensing Center Http://www.ct-clic.com , Online Licensing for the Connecticut Licensing Center addresses business or consumer licensing needs. Determine your eligibility and how to register; download forms and instructions; or find quick answers and whom to contact. Phone Fax   Small Business Training Network Http://www.sba.gov/training , Small Business Training Network is a customer-focused SBA strategy designed to enrich, educate and empower small businesses. It is an Internet-based learning environment; offering online courses, workshops, publications, information resources, learning tools and direct access to electronic counseling, and other forms of technical assistance. Many of the learning opportunities offered by the Network are developed by cosponsors (academic institutions and corporations), the SBA's resource partners develop some and some are developed internally through agency contracts. Phone Fax   SMARTpages.com Http://www.smartpages.com , SMARTpages.com is an online national yellow pages directory. With a variety of search options available, consumers can sort by business type or business name anywhere in the United States. SMARTpages.com is a source for comprehensive local business information online. Phone Fax   Stat-USA Internet Http://www.stat-usa.gov , Stat-USA Internet a fee-subscription service of the U.S. Department of Commerce offering one-stop Internet of the Nation Access State of the Nation for current and historical economic and financial releases and economic data. Access GLOBUS & the National Trade Data Bank for current and historical trade-related releases, international market research, trade opportunities and country analysis. Quarterly or annual subscriptions are available. . Phone Fax   The Commercial Record Http://www.thewarrengroup.com , The Commercial Record is a leading provider of real estate and mortgage information. The site provides free and fee-based real estate information, including homeowner data, foreclosures, transactions, liens and bankruptcy. Phone Fax 800-356-8805   The New England Real Estate Journal Http://www.rejournal.com/ne/home.htm , The New England Real Estate Journal is a leading source of real estate news. It features a Connecticut section. Phone Fax 800-654-4993   Town Clerk List - Connecticut Http://www.sots.state.ct.us/ElectionsDivision/Lists/townclerklist_10-2004.pdf , Town Clerk List provides contact information for every town clerk in Connecticut. All new businesses must register in the town in which the business is located. Phone