Resources for Existing Businesses

Checklist for Starting a Business in Idaho – A comprehensive guide from the Dept. of Commerce on starting a business in Idaho.

Business.USA.Gov – Official business tools and resources of the U.S. Government.

SBDCNet – Business information, help, and examples.

Idaho Women’s Business Center– A link to Idaho Women’s Business Center

Entrepreneurship.org – Innovative educational tools and informative resources covering the latest issues and insights affecting entrepreneurs.

How to protect your invention while pitching it – From protecting your inventions, ideas, and product names to the public domain and fair use rules, you can find everything about intellectual property in articles and information here.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office– Information, research and registration of U.S. patents.

Idaho Secretary of State – The Secretary of State’s office maintains registration and all updates of Idaho state trademarks and service marks.

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes – If you know the SIC code for your business or industry, you can research employment, productivity, import/export, etc., for that industry. SIC codes were established in the 1930s primarily to help measure and compare statistical information.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) – A more detailed classification system that covers the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, NAICS codes allow for closer comparisons than SIC codes. Almost all business research is easier if you know your SIC and NAICS codes (some agencies and publications, including the SEC, still use SIC).

Business Loan Application Checklist – Use this checklist to make sure you have the typical items required for any small business loan application.

Grants.gov – A good site to use when searching for Federal grants funding.

SBA Loan Programs – SBA offers a variety of loan programs for very specific purposes. Take some time to study the programs described on this site to see if you qualify to participate.

Start and Manage Your Business – SBA’s website has resources for helping you, including templates for planning a business and advice blogs.

SCORE – The Service Corp of Retired Executives offers informational sites along with online expertise in starting and owning a business.

Minority Business Development Agency – Web portal dedicated to helping small businesses benefit from minority certifications.

What New Business Owners Need to Know About Federal Taxes – IRS links to basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business, as well as information to assist in making basic business decisions.

Idaho Tax Service – Forms and guides you need as a Idaho taxpayer.

Idaho Business Wizard – Information about special licenses, permits or taxes that may apply to your business in Idaho.

Idaho Resource Wizard – Information about financing options, business and economic development resources near you.

Idaho Nonprofit Organization — Information about Idaho’s 9000+ registered nonprofit organizations.

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Business.USA.Gov – Official business tools and resources of the U.S. Government.

SBDCNet – Business information, help, and examples.

Idaho Women’s Business Center– A link to Idaho Women’s Business Center

Entrepreneurship.org – Innovative educational tools and informative resources covering the latest issues and insights affecting entrepreneurs.

How to protect your invention while pitching it – From protecting your inventions, ideas, and product names to the public domain and fair use rules, you can find everything about intellectual property in articles and information here.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office– Information, research and registration of U.S. patents.

Idaho Secretary of State – The Secretary of State’s office maintains registration and all updates of Idaho state trademarks and service marks.

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes – If you know the SIC code for your business or industry, you can research employment, productivity, import/export, etc., for that industry. SIC codes were established in the 1930s primarily to help measure and compare statistical information.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) – A more detailed classification system that covers the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, NAICS codes allow for closer comparisons than SIC codes. Almost all business research is easier if you know your SIC and NAICS codes (some agencies and publications, including the SEC, still use SIC).

Business Loan Application Checklist – Use this checklist to make sure you have the typical items required for any small business loan application.

Grants.gov – A good site to use when searching for Federal grants funding.

SBA Loan Programs – SBA offers a variety of loan programs for very specific purposes. Take some time to study the programs described on this site to see if you qualify to participate.

Start and Manage Your Business – SBA’s website has resources for helping you, including templates for planning a business and advice blogs.

SCORE – The Service Corp of Retired Executives offers informational sites along with online expertise in starting and owning a business.

Minority Business Development Agency – Web portal dedicated to helping small businesses benefit from minority certifications.

What New Business Owners Need to Know About Federal Taxes – IRS links to basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business, as well as information to assist in making basic business decisions.

Idaho Tax Service – Forms and guides you need as a Idaho taxpayer.

Idaho Business Wizard – Information about special licenses, permits or taxes that may apply to your business in Idaho.

Idaho Resource Wizard – Information about financing options, business and economic development resources near you.

Idaho Nonprofit Organization — Information about Idaho’s 9000+ registered nonprofit organizations.