Information Resources for Alumni

Free sample business plans in a searchable database.

Simplifies the finding of business information from multiple federal agencies.

An online series of articles offering business plan advice, courtesy of Inc. magazine.

This website offers an extensive list of online government and private business resources to help business start-ups in Mass.

A useful guide from the US Small Business Administration to the process and contents of a business plan, with a link to sample plans for various businesses.

Free planning templates for start-ups.

Search for the number of business competitors at the state, county, and zip code level. Data includes employees; payroll;and the number of establishments with paid employees by employment size of establishment.