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Business Associations
Networking
and advocacy are two important functions of small business associations.
These
organizations can provide a place to share information. Groups
of owners can work together to get health insurance and other
benefits that one small business cannot manage on its own.
BusinessTown: Small Business Associations - This US site
is a pleasure - a wealth of information that is well organized
and easy to find. Organizations are grouped by 34 key industries.
The
National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC)
- This is an organization of venture capital companies focused
on the USA. The site lists some of the small businesses that have
received their financial backing.
National
Small Business Association - The latest headlines of interest
to small business owners, along with information on the benefits
of joining the NSBA.
Federal
Citizen Information Center -
Listing of US organizations focused on providing information and
services to small businesses in the USA.
The
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) - This
US organization claims more than 600,000 members - they offer
discounts on group health insurance among other services.
Association
for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (USASBE) - This
organization focuses on research and education. The resources
section is the jewel on this site. The educational links are also
worth a look.
Small
Business & Entrepreneurship Council - The latest legislative
news, small business trends, feature articles on taxes, accounting,
management and other topics, membership information.
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