Federal
Business USA: Centralized, one-stop platform for businesses to access services to help them grow and hire. Includes state and local business resources.
U.S. Internal Revenue Service: Small business tax information and forms.
U.S. Small Business Administration: Services to Small Businesses.
SBA Online Training Resources: Free training courses and workshops designed to assist entrepreneurs.
Small Business Innovation Research: Federal Program that helps qualifying small businesses carry out research and development via contracts or grants.
Dynamic Small Business Search: A tool use by contracting officers to identify potential small business contractors for upcoming contracting opportunities.
The Trademark Operation of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) handles trademarks only.
For more information on patents, please visit Patents or contact 800-768-9199(FREE).
For more information on copyrights, please contact the U.S. Copyright Office.
State
PA Business Assistance Programs; Pennslyvania Entrepreneurs Guide
Pennsylvania Business Registration Online
PA Department of Revenue: Information about Pennsylvania taxes
Local
City of Lancaster – City Government
Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce
Lancaster County Workforce Development Board
Connecting Business and Community
Other Resources
Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Business
Fit Small Business – a ‘how-to’ and product review website for small businesses.
Product Branding for Green Companies
Web Hosting Companies – a 2021 resource comparing top web hosting companies