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Frequently Asked Questions for Starting and Operating a Business in Connecticut
Get the answers to commonly asked questions about starting a business in Connecticut. Read more
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Recommended Resources: Planning Your Business
Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your finger tips. Fairfield County SCORE has compiled the... Read more
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Recommended Resources: Financing & Organizing Your Business
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Recommended Resources: National, Regional, and Local Sites
National Business Resources
National SCORE - Numerous, good resources for entrepreneurs on topics including; Starting Up, Financing, Marketing (including online), Managing and... Read more
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Recommended Resources: Management, Non-Profit and eCommerce
Small Business Management
Importing and Exporting Information - In today's global economy some of the best growth opportunities come from importing or exporting your products.... Read more
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Becoming an Independent Consultant
Learn how to become an independent consultant including the steps to start, what can you expect, and how to avoid potential pitfalls in this guide written by a retired Certified... Read more
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Resources for Operating a Nonprofit Organization
General/Nonprofit Best Practices
Nonprofit Quarterly: www.nonprofitquarterly.org
National Council of Nonprofits: http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/
Nonprofit Risk Management... Read more
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Registering Your Nonprofit For Tax-Exempt Status The E-Z Way Part 2
In July 2014, the IRS adopted new Form 1023-EZ, a simplified application process for nonprofit organizations that wish to obtain tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the... Read more
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Registering Your Nonprofit For Tax-Exempt Status The E-Z Way Part 1
Getting a nonprofit organization off the ground has always involved three steps:
forming a “nonstock” corporation or limited liability company (LLC) under your state’s business... Read more
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The Proper Care and Feeding of LinkedIn
Here are ten ways to “work” your LinkedIn presence, making it vibrant and fruitful. Read more
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Sound Principles of Web Design
Web design is always evolving to keep up with new technologies and new search engine algorithms. Businesses that used to be stuck building rudimentary HTML sites with DreamWeaver... Read more
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Introduction to Internet Businesses (eCommerce)
Learn how to start your online business in this article by SCORE mentor Austin Pryor. Read more