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| Financing
Your Business |
| Business
Assistance |
| Accounting
and Taxation Assistance |
| Human
Resources Assistance |
| Business
Planning and Expertise |
| New
England Groups and Association of Entrepreneurs and Investors |
| National
Groups and Association of Entrepreneurs and Investors |
| Venture
Forums in the Area |
| State
and Federal Government Agencies in the Area |
| Other Useful State Government Links |
| Other
Useful State New England Business Links |
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The
Doing Business channel of the Mass.Gov portal provides information in
four major categories: Starting a Business in Massachusetts; Taxes, Licensing,
and Regulations; Resources to Help You Succeed; and Business with the
Government. |
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The
Small Business Administration is a government agency that provides assistance
to small and start-up businesses, including funding, business and technical
expertise. Great source of information on how to start a business and
business plan writing. It also has a link to government publications,
laws and regulations, and business directories. |
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List
of Venture Capital Companies with offices in Massachusetts (71 companies
on the list) |
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An
Internet-based investment program. Helps small businesses get additional
financing through a matchmaking service between investors and entrepreneurs.
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This
web site gives access to the database of all Federal programs available
to different kinds of organizations. It also provides a short summary
of each grant program, as well as contact information for Federal agencies
that award grants. |
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| As
the most authoritative source of up-to-date information on private philanthropy
in the United States, the Foundation Center provides print, CD-ROM, and
online resources to help grant seekers identify appropriate funders and
develop targeted proposals. |
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Mass
Business provides private financing, equity investments, and financial
services for growing companies throughout Massachusetts. The web site
provides additional information on the types of loans, including Business
and SBA 7a loans, targeted loans to minority and women business owners
in economically disadvantaged areas, SBA 504 loans, and venture capital.
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| Mass Development provides
financial assistance to companies in Massachusetts. |
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Helps
finance all types of small businesses in Southeastern Massachusetts. |
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A
comprehensive source of venture capital firms in the U.S. |
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The
web site has a lot of links to business sources including financing, accounting,
human resources, business expertise, small business development centers,
business plan assistance, books, directories and guides. |
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The
site is especially useful for its online business assistance guide, which
covers most everything having to do with business in Massachusetts, including
contacts for more information. The MOBD also provides statewide and local
data such as New England regional data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
and data about Commonwealth communities and employment information. |
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Massachusetts Small Business Development Centers' (MSBDC) mission is to
engage in individual counseling, training and economic development activities
that contribute to the improvement of the economic climate for small businesses
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This page includes useful links
and information about the center serving Southeastern Mass. from the University
of Massachusetts Dartmouth. |
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The
web site has links to publications on financial, business and marketing
aspects of small and medium size businesses, as well as capital and industry
trends reviews. It also provides some valuable information about access
to market and capital. |
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OWBO
promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that address
business training and technical assistance, and provide access to credit
and capital, federal contracts, and international trade opportunities.
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Slade’s
Ferry Bank center has the research and development expertise of the faculty
and students of UMass Dartmouth's Charlton College of Business. The Center
offers technical assistance and support in the areas of business information
systems, marketing, management and accounting and finance. This site gives
you a more detailed description of these services, the centers personnel
and methods of contacting the center. |
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Provides
information about the southcoast and its benefits of being a dynamic place
for business’s to flourish. They offer links and information on
all the resources needed to start a business in the southcoast area. |
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As
a regional nonprofit economic development corporation, South Eastern Economic
Development (SEED) focuses on job creation by financing all types of small
businesses in southeastern Massachusetts. |
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The
Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District is a
non-profit public planning agency. The SRPEDD district includes 27 cities
and towns in southeastern Massachusetts. The SRPEDD is involved in developing
of the regional economy by researching, providing technical assistance,
preparing bylaws and ordinances and programming funds. |
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The
Umass Dartmouth Library’s website allows you to browse any subject
and find research on any topic. The website also has information on any
services they provide and hours they are open. |
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This
guide contains information for employers on their tax obligations to both
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to some extent the federal government.
It contains explanations, licensing and regulations information, forms
and sources on where to find help. |
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Here
you can access useful information regarding the tax rules and regulations
for your business. The Small Business section also has helpful links to
web sites advising planning and strategy for your start-up. |
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This
is a public service site with information on the tax implications of doing
business in Massachusetts. The site includes tax information, business
forms, as well as help. |
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Includes
a searchable database of Certified Public Accountants in Massachusetts
with contact information. |
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Has
links to governmental sources, Big Five firms and local CPAs. |
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This PDF presented by the IRS is an Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide. This guide is updated to provide the newest changes. The guide supplies information on wages, sick pay, tax brackets, pensions, and other employee related tax information. |
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Provides
financial and training assistance for employers of the Commonwealth to
address workforce issues. Has several programs designed especially for
start-up companies. |
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This PDF presented by First Beacon LLC is a valuable resource that has useful information about how to keep satisfied, happy, and commited employees. |
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This excel sheet provides a quick resource and reference guide for labor and employment laws. This guide also comes with additional resources that provide more information on regualtions and laws pertaining to Human Resources. |
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Government
Agency that deals with all employment issues. Has some useful information
about the state's labor force, its occupations and wages. |
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This page in the Department of Labor Website explains the Fair Labor Standards Act and gives information about different employment situations. |
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Contains
over 30 examples of business plans categorized by type of company. In
addition, there are numerous marketing plans and helpful advice on format
and resources. |
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This
site offers articles on starting a business, management, marketing, etc.
Great source of sample templates for business plans, confidentiality agreements,
and even press releases. Linked to software and book sales, the site is
commercial, however, the free information is really helpful in guiding
your initial planning. |
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This
site has a comprehensive database of published text, with categories ranging
from tax advice to doing business with the government. |
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| The
best resource on this site is the SOHO guide, including thousands of pages
of practical information on the entire process of owning a business from
start-up to selling. |
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| The
Boston Entrepreneurs' Network provides the New England Inventive and Entrepreneurial
Community with the information necessary to transform an abstract idea
from concept into a product or service. |
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The
Cape Cod Technology Council is an organization of technology companies
located on the Cape and surrounding areas. Its purposes include identification
of technology business activity on Cape Cod, promotion of local technology
businesses, and support of individuals and companies in their efforts
to remain on Cape Cod. The site links to the Council's calendar of events,
news, directory, listing of Cape jobs in technology, and more. |
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The
SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a nonprofit
association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth
and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner
with the U.S. Small Business Administration. |
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The
Smaller Business Association of New England is a nonprofit organization
established to promote and protect small businesses. The area of business
includes educational and management programs, small business advocacy
and peer resources. |
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The
mission of the Southeastern Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership (SMMP)
is to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing companies. SMMP focuses
on addressing the needs of over 2,000 small and medium-sized firms in
Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The Partnership
works with firms to enable them to apply new technologies, business practices
and workforce development. |
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The
organization is dedicated to uniting innovative, emerging growth businesses
across industry lines to promote positive national government action that
benefits the investment and entrepreneurial communities and stimulates
economic growth. Is located in Virginia, but has a nationwide network
of 12,000 entrepreneurs. Good source of networking opportunities. |
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This
is a trade association that represents the venture capital industry. Has
a list of member venture capital companies with the links to their web
sites. |
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Through
networking forums, educational meetings and conventions, as well as the
annual the SmartStart Venture Forum unites emerging technology related
companies with investors throughout the East Coast. |
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The
MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge is a volunteer, non-profit organization
based at MIT whose mission is to promote and strengthen the process of
starting and growing innovative and technology-oriented companies by providing
services and programs that educate, inform, and support the entrepreneurial
community. |
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TCN
serves professional venture capital funds and corporate investors who
are interested in early-stage, high-growth companies. It has a proprietary,
computerized matching process (TECNET) to provide introductions between
entrepreneurs and private investors. |
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The
Venture Forum promotes and serves technology-based entrepreneurial activity
throughout New England. As part of the Collaborative for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Department of Management at WPI, it serves individuals
who are seeking to begin their own technology-based businesses; founders,
presidents and senior managers of start-up or early-stage companies senior
managers of companies that are restarting or are in transition; and employees
leaving large companies due to a reduction in force or to start businesses. |
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This
website provides extensive information and resources on business and industry
in the Fall River area. Job banks, resource sites, advertising and business
reports are made available on the Fall River Chamber of Commerce website.
The website also gives a calendar of events and an overview of the south
coast region’s business. |
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The
New Bedford Chamber of Commerce provides chamber upcoming events, member
applications, a member directory, location, and community resources. You
can join the New Bedford Chamber of Commerce online and get access to
the member directory within minutes. |
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The
Southeastern office supplies information about the non-profit and profit
corporations doing business in Massachusetts. The website also offers
information on election candidates and public records. |
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Taunton Chamber of Commerce has a variety of information that can accessed
directly from the website. City statistics, membership information, religious
organizations, community organizations, clubs, function halls, and more
can be found in the Taunton Chamber of Commerce website. |
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The
Corporations Division website has information on business entities, trademarks,
and uniform commercial codes. It also has online services that include
searching the business entity database, downloading corporation forms,
filing online, fee schedules, and expediting service fees. |
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The
DED website has all the information needed to start a business. The website
includes guides to starting a business and finding a business plan. Everything
from financing information to finding resources in a region can be found
on this website. |
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Their
website allows you to access the Governors budget and contact the EOAF
with any questions you have about the financial status of the state. The
website also includes administrative bulletins to ensure that state agencies
are complying with state and federal laws. |
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This
website gives access to all the environmental initiatives and programs
in Massachusetts. You can access any of the offices and agencies within
the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs and any press releases or
newsletters. |
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The
EOPS website allows anyone to get information on security alerts or public
safety issues. The website includes information on the agencies within
the EOPS and initiatives they are pursuing. The website also has a section
devoted to news and events. |
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The
EOTC has great information on any programs and services that are being
implemented in Massachusetts and any current projects that are going on.
The website has a business resource center and a travel resource center
where you can find information about business’s and traveling in
Massachusetts. |
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This
website gives all the information about who is in the House and Senate.
It also has information on legislation, laws, committees, legislators,
and courts. The website also provides information on the fiscal budget
for Massachusetts along with a virtual game on budgeting the Massachusetts
debt. |
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The
Massachusetts Export Center website offers information on export statistics,
export providers, publications, and events that will be held. They announce
seminars and new regulations on exporting to keep businesses updated. |
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The
Mass Highway Department website provides any information on the highways
and bridges of Massachusetts. The website includes public hearings, press
releases, commuting options, links, the Adopt-A-Highway program, MassHighway
Recycling, and information aimed towards either business interests or
public interests. |
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The
Massport website supplies information on traveling using the airports
and seaports. The website also gives information on security alerts and
flight information for Logan Airport. It also keeps real time traffic,
parking, and weather information for the Logan Airport. |
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This
website gives information on Massachusetts water and sewer systems. From
this website people can find information on any news or press releases
that have involved the MWRA. The website also has information on their
future plans. |
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A
wealth of information is displayed in this website for consumer affairs
and business regulations. Any information on laws or regulations pertaining
to business and consumer rights can be found here. Licensing, consumer
information, and business regulations can all be found within this website.
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The
Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor website has a wealth of
information. It has links to Mitt Romney’s budget plans, budget
information, internship details, and interactive media of Romney’s
speeches. You can also contact the Governor right from the website and
visit an interactive tour of the state house. |
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SOMWBA
website offers information and forms for business’s that are owned
by woman or minorities. The website also has tips, workshops, and training
offers for these business’s. The SOMWBA also provides certification
for these businesses. |
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The
SAC website has information on all the ports of Massachusetts and gives
vital information for each of the ports. Each port has its own page, which
outlines its abilities and structure. |
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The website for Water Pollution Abatement Trust supplies information on laws and acts which have been passed for safe drinking water. The website offers banking and lock box services, downloadable retirement forms, and information on the new gift certificate law. You can also download a copy of the comprehensive annual financial Report for 2002. |
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Common Angels is a Boston-area Angel investing group.
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MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge homepage. |
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Sloan School of Management at MIT |
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IEEE Boston section's E-Net - Boston Entrepreneur Network. |
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Joe Caruso's Bantam Group. |
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Investors' Circle (IC) is a non-profit national network of angel and institutional investors, foundation officers and entrepreneurs who seek to achieve financial, social and environmental returns.
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Robert Anderson's Omniken - Advisor to Technology Company CEO's (current chair of MIT EF Concept Clinic).
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Navigator Technology Ventures - An early-stage fund address the unique needs of technology startups. (Alain Hanover founder of ViewLogic Systems).
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Ralph E. Grabowski's excellent MarketingVP.com. (frequent attendee at the MIT Enterprise Forum's Startup Clinic).
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Flagship Ventures, Cambridge MA |
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A new venture fund based in Falmouth, Maine. |
*If you
would like your website to be included in any of these catagories, please
contact
John Miller
(508) 910-9830
atmc@umassd.edu
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