If I were using a baseball analogy to describe the site we look at today, I would call this a utility player site. If I were using a cricket analogy I would say it is an all rounder site. In a word, this site is solid.
The site is called Welcome Business USA and it is a free, one-stop resource center dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs who are starting or growing a small business. Welcomebiz.com is provides tools, know-how, information and inspiration to help you start and run a successful small business. Highlights of the site include checklists, resource guides and tools to help you run your business. You will have to register first but
Checklists
The site provides several valuable checklists to help you both start and operate your business. Topics covered include:
The site recommends that you use the checklists as a starting point for your travels on the road to entrepreneurial success.
Resource guides
The site also provides a useful resources guide. You can choose from three main categories -- Management, Internet & Technology, and Financial listings to find valuable sources of helpful information and services.
This section is very detailed with dozens of sources under each topic.
Tools to help you run your business
In this section you will find all kinds of articles under diverse business topics ranging from entrepreneurship to how to use technology in your business. I especially liked the articles on Business Management which include:
This is a site that needs to be one of the resources you use to help your business grow. Like I said, the site is solid. There is a lot of valuable information on it - nothing earth-shattering or spectacularly sexy. Just good solid advice to help your business grow and prosper.
Published by Israel's Business Arena on 01 April 2002