BUSINESS RELATED WEB LINKS

The Internet can be a great path to many resources, but always be aware of who is presenting the information you're reading. Trust information only from reliable sources, such as the official government sites, magazines you know, schools and universities, and so on.

• AT&T Toll Free Directory - Find a business or a person using the name as the search term.

• JV Brown Library - Small Business Resources - Electronic and print sources for all aspects of small business development. Includes information about their monthly "Business Breakfast program."

• Code of Federal Regulations - Rules of executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

• PA Department of Community and Economic Development - Business assistance from PA state and local governments.

• I.R.S. - Information about all aspects of starting a business, including a handy checklist and information on selecting a business structure. Many links to IRS forms.

• Lock Haven University's Small Business Development Center - Free help for small business in Lycoming and Clinton Counties

• Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - PA business tax information and forms, PA business incentive programs.

• Small Business Development Center - Seminars and assistance from professionals at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA.

• SCORE (National) Web Site - Covers all aspects of starting and development of a small business, including online and print resources.

• U.S. Small Business Administration - Step-by-step planning templates for all phases of small business.

• U.S. Patent and Trademark Information - Information about all aspects of the patent process.

• Williamsport / Lycoming Chamber of Commerce - News of local economic development such as the Keystone Opportunity Zone. Also a searchable database for local properties.