Business Quickstart Links and Information

Entreprenuer's Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania

Filled with some of the most current information available, the Entreprenuer's Guide directs entrepreneurs to free services, checklists, helpful tips, and licensing procedures.

The Businesses Quickstart Packet was developed and created by the Brigham Young University Marriott School Center for Entrepreneurship. BYU has generously allowed the J.D. Brown Center to use this astounding resource to help aspiring entrepreneurs.

Click here for Business Quickstart Packet (pdf file, 856 kb)

Links to Technical Assistance, Products,
& Services

The Outsourcing Institute
A professional association for the outsourcing industry

Business Assistance Program (pfd file)
Link to programs available through Pennsylvania state and local governments

Pennsylvania's Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Assistance Programs

Small Business Development Centers
Business Startup Services

SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
Business Training and Technical Assistance

FRANNET
Local Franchising Experts -- Free Online Courses

U.S. Small Business Administration
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed -- Free Online Courses

Pennsylvania's Self-Employment Assistance Program
Self Employment Assistance Programs

Kauffman Foundation

National Federation of Independent Business
Association promoting Small Businesses

Pennsylvania Angel Network
Entrepreneurial Funding

Babson College Electronic Resources
Links for Entrepreneurs - some links only available through the Center Library

Members and Community Support
Affordable services available for the community