Federal Government Links

Here are some U.S. government links that your business might find useful.

>> Business.gov
Small business guides, links to federal and state sites, forms
>> Export Portal
U.S. Dept. of Commerce portal to federal agencies offering export assistance, programs and services.
International Trade Administration
Promotes fair trade throughout the world, offers programs and assistance that can help reduce risk of doing business internationally, compliance with trade laws, and protection of intellectual property
>> IRS – Operating a Business
Federal requirements for operating a business
>> IRS – Publications
Includes Pub. 334, Tax Guide for Small Businesses
>> Small Business Administration
Start-up information, financing, online course
>> Small Business Administration – Financing
Includes forms and eligibility guidance for SBA loans
>> Small Business Investment Company – SBIC
SBA-regulated, privately owned venture capital funds; includes list of California SBICs
>> Small Business Administration – Startup Info
Includes start-up kit, online courses
>> U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright artistic and literary works
>> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Guides to laws and regulations related to the environment
>> U.S. Federal Trade Commission – Business Information
Regulates mail order businesses, product packaging, labeling, warranties, and advertising
>> U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Regulation of nutritional supplements, health care, cosmetics
>> U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Trademark slogans, logos, etc.; patent new inventions
>> U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal regulation of financial services
 >> USDA Rural Development State Director
Introduces Dr. Glenda Humiston, USDA Rural Development State Director