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Use these links to research a specific industry.

patents

Patents

Our guide on patents will help you learn more about this type of intellectual property, develop a strategy for your small business & more.

SBIR STTR

SBIR and STTR

Guide for small businesses interested in or pursuing SBIR and STTR federally-funded research and development efforts.

Franchise

A franchise provides people the opportunity to own a business with the support and brand recognition of larger company. Franchises are independent businesses formed by

Business plan development

Business Plan

Resources for writing a business plan & an alphabatized list of 800+ free sample business plans. Covers retail, service, technology, manufacturing & more!

Crafts and hobbies business

Creative Industry

Creative industry resources and information to assist your startup or small business. Links to creative industry research, helpful tools and more.

Recreation & Leisure Industry

This section provides Recreation & Leisure Industry links and resources to assist your startup or small business. View our related business reports: Sports & Fitness and Travel & Tourism.

travel tourism industry

Travel & Tourism Industry

Travel & Tourism resources and information to assist your startup or small business. Links to travel & tourism research, business associations and more.

human resources for small business

Human Resources for Small Business

Our human resources for small business info center covers a range of guidance & topic-specific resources for managing your most important asset – people!

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