FIN 480 - Finance for New Ventures

This Formotus blog offers some estimates and analyses.

From the U.S. Small Business Administration, this guide features information on counseling, training, capital, contracting, disaster assistance, business advocacy, local directories, and more.

A source for products and services used in retail operations.

You'll need a Pima County Public Library card to access this resource (see the Getting Started tab for info on how to get a card). In the PCPL catalog, select the ebook in the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Check the handbook's Financial Projections section. [Note: Access to this ebook seems to be limited to 1 user at a time. If you can't access it, try again later.]

A website of the Kauffman Foundation, with resources and articles of interest to entrepreneurs.

This online counterpart to Inc. magazine publishes a range of articles, tools, links, etc., relevant to entrepreneurs.

Useful for seeing what the big policy issues are as seen by major manufacturing areas, and that can help in scenario planning. Almost every industry and industry segment has its own association, so look for one related to your interest. These association can be not only excellent sources of industry data, but useful for getting a handle on competition, locating suppliers, and even as a source of contacts for asking about the industry.

A curated website with links to a wide range of articles and resources related to the various stages of venture financing, including from the perspective of investors.

Features many resources.