The Duquesne University SBDC has provided the following resource links to help assist the small businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania.
List of attorneys by specialty and fee
Business related news for many US cities
Looking to get a credit account started for your small business?
Peer organization of angel investors in North America
Contact for every state. Source for company complaint information
Contact for every state. Source for company complaint information
Links to different sample business plans depending on the specific market.
Link to the United States Copyright Office. Check to see if a copyright is registered or already taken.
Abstracts of America's leading public and private companies
Information for business and international trade
Main portal for PA business information
Information on legal requirements, fictitious names, and forms
The Department of Energy's site on being energy efficient and how it can help your business.
Statistics on energy topics
Descriptions of successful energy efficiency programs
Articles, list of start-up guilds and financial information
Electronic access to government-wide Federal Procurement that exceeds $25,000
Information on consumer product law, franchises and business opportunities
Research firm publishing abstracts and industry reports
Free Listing of lawyers in US by location and specialty
A great resource to teach you how to write a business plan.
Science, technology, and business information
Organization providing information and resources for entrepreneurs in the United States
State information on environment, permits, and funding
The Commonwealth's official source for demographic and economic data
Assists Pennsylvania's entrepreneurs and small businesses through consulting, education, and business information.
Basic information on starting, financing and expanding businesses
Fee-service for bi-weekly notification SBIR and STTR solicitation announcements
Listing services that SCORE provides in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Information on American manufacturers
Lists over 30,000 domestic and international trade shows
A database compiling all Trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
National, state, and local census data for population and economy
A template used by the SBA to help people write their business plans.
Indexes of WSJ and Barrons, full-text available on CD-ROM and online
This guide will walk you through the process of creating and writing your own business plan to help you through the process of starting your business.
Map of zip codes throughout the Pittsburgh Region