Free Federal Resources Every New Business Owner Should Know About

Launching a business doesn't need to be costly. There are numerous free and reliable tools provided by the federal government to assist you in starting, maintaining compliance, and growing strategically. Here are some valuable (and free!) resources to save today:

1. IRS.gov https://www.irs.gov/businesses Apply for your free EIN (Employer Identification Number), learn about business taxes, and access checklists for small business tax compliance.

2. SBA (Small Business Administration) https://www.sba.gov Provides business plan templates, funding advice, and training resources. Don’t overlook their free business counseling programs!

3. SCORE https://www.score.org Offers mentorship, workshops, and templates from experienced entrepreneurs—all for free.

4. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office https://www.uspto.gov If you're building a brand, discover how to protect it with free educational tools and search databases.

5. Census Business Builder https://www.census.gov/data/data-tools/cbb.html Utilize real data to understand your target market and location-based customer needs.

6. USA.gov’s Business Portal https://www.usa.gov/business Your one-stop shop for licenses, permits, compliance information, and federal contracting opportunities.

At Taylormade Executives, we believe in affordable resources and accessible excellence. These tools are a great starting point. Let’s make them work for you.