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Invest in Good Equipment
The right equipment will make your work easier and your business more efficient. To conserve cash used equipment should also be considered.
So What Are Your Chances
The better you think they are the better they generally are, and don't forget that among thousands of others:
Apple Computer, Domino's Pizza, and Walt Disney all started as home-based businesses.
Resources/Associations
There is a great deal of expert advice and resource material available to you. Much of it is free of charge. A variety of literature is available, both excellent books on all business subjects and various magazines. Your local Chamber of Commerce often sponsors classes. Banks can give you advice, or can be used as a sounding board. Local schools offer a variety of classes of interest to business owners. Don't forget the Public Library. Last, but not least, don't forget the U.S. Government.
SBA (small Business Administration) offers a range of services such as loans, financial consulting, computer and technical consulting services and a variety of publications.
Check your local telephone pages, or contact:
Small Business Administration
1441 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 659-6000
United States Chamber of Commerce provides literature, telephone referrals and other services to small businesses. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce or:
United States Chambers of Commerce
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20062
(202) 659-6000
Internal Revenue Service offers a variety of services, which includes workshops, films and publications to clarify tax matters for small businesses. Contact your local IRS office or:
Education Branch, Taxpayer Service Division
IRS, Department of the Treasury
1111 Constitution Ave.,NW
Washington, DC 20274
1-800-424-1040
Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB can be an important ally in checking on potential suppliers and other businesses. Check for telephone listing in the city where the company you are checking on is located.
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