Business Resource Directory

Think with Google
Provides industry trends and insights. You will find content from articles, interviews by industry leaders, case studies, etc. Designed to encourage conversation and inspire new ways to do business; the site has four properties: Think Insights, Think Quarterly, Think Voices, and Think Events.

Springwise
A website and weekly newsletter that scans the globe for the most promising new business ideas. Subscribers include business professionals and entrepreneurs in over 150 countries. Articles are free for you to publish, re-use or incorporate at your convenience, etc.

Drew's Marketing Minute
A marketing, branding and social media resource for business owners and marketing professionals. Drew is one of the top marketing and branding bloggers and is known for his "a ha" moments in storytelling and advice to his clients, audience, and peers.

Path.To
A professional directory that provides meaningful endorsements based on skills. The site uses an engineered endorsement algorithm to identify the most skilled people across industries. Simply setup your profile (using Facebook or Google+) and add your skills to get endorsed.

Asana
A web application that keeps teams in sync with a shared task list. It allows everyone to capture, organize, track, and communicate what they are working on. You can have multiple workspaces, browsing is in Real-time, it works great with email and on your phone or tablet, etc.

LiveCareer
A leading online site for help with resumes, cover letters, and important career decisions. You can try the resume builder, take a career test, create a cover letter, browse the job search engine, get a job salary report, etc. and the site provides resources for every industry.

Hipmunk
A new business and personal travel search site designed to make travel planning easier. Flight results are presented in a visual "timeline" and hotel results are shown on a map showing landmarks near them.

Spin Sucks
Provides expert information and advice on current issues and trends surrounding marketing, social media, communication, entrepreneurship, SEO, and advertising.

Mixtent
Helps connect people - making online recruitment and management more efficient. Mixtent is building a professional reputation graph to help you hire, get hired and find talented people. Simply login with LinkedIn and rate and discover the most qualified people in your network.

ConsumerAffairs.com
A consumer news and advocacy site. The site includes consumer news, recall information and consumer complaints, comments, and compliments. It also lists recent scam alerts, class actions and works with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to expose and prosecute illegal and unfair business activity.

PeerIndex
Helps businesses identify the authorities and opinion- formers relevant to their industry. It allows you to understand the people in your category (using data in their social media footprint) and identifies those people demonstrating their expertise and social klout.

Zoho Reports
An online reporting and business intelligence service. You can easily create and share powerful reports in minutes with no IT help. Features include data uploads (like CSV, HTML files), a drag and drop interface, a variety of charts and tables, etc.

PowerHomeBiz.com
An online magazine that provides information on starting, running, and managing a home-based business for entrepreneurs, self-employed and freelance individuals, etc. Features include web-based tools and solutions, success stories, blog, videos, and business resources.

Entrepreneurship.org
An online international resource designed to help build entrepreneurial economies. The site includes a large amount of content and resources to assist entrepreneurs, business mentors, policy makers, and investors through each phase of the entrepreneurial process.

SBA.gov
A resource site that provides programs and services to help you start, grow, and succeed with your small business. Information and tools available include online training, counseling, forums & monthly Web chats, local resources, small business forms, etc.

Bplans.com
Provides free sample business plans, business plan software and calculators, articles on writing a business plan, starting a business, and other small business topics.

Business.com
A search engine and directory for business buyers. It provides B2B resources to help buyers research, find, and buy the services and products needed to run a business.

Business Owner's Toolkit
Provides free cost-cutting tips, step-by-step checklists, real-life case studies, startup advice, a monthly newsletter, up-to-date news topics, and business templates to small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Small Business Trends
An award-winning online publication for small business owners and entrepreneurs. A great source to track, explore, and learn from trends affecting the small business market.

vWorker
A global marketplace where employers hire and manage virtual workers to assist them in business and personal projects. Professionals for hire include computer programmers, writers, graphic designers, etc.

Business Advice Forum
An online community of small business and website owners. Members can discuss business trends, issues, new ideas, share advice, and get help with building and promoting their websites.

DailyWritingTips
A unique site that provides grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary tips for writers. Subscribe by RSS or email for daily posts.

Suite101.com
Offers professional one-on-one editorial coaching, a peer network, and access to tutorials on freelance Web writing. Writers get paid a share of ad revenues from all their content and can build their profile and portfolio as they go.

BizJournals.com
One of the web's most popular business destimations with over 1.25 million business news articles in its archives. The site also features a host of other business resources.

Small Business Brief
A sister site to Search Engine Guide, providing a daily digest of the best small business articles. The site is setup like Digg but focuses only on small business topics. Also, has a very active Business Forum with over 29,000 members.

SumoBrain.com
A new patent searching site that provides free patent searching (world patent searching, alerts, collaboration tools, bulk PDF downloading, etc.). Requires registration.

Angelsoft
Brings the power of collaborative technology to the early-stage investment industry, allowing entrepreneurs and investors to meet and collaborate. The site currently boasts 412 angel groups and VCs, 11,413 investors, and 2,100 new co. applications a month.

Silicon Alley Insider
A business site that covers the intersection of the technology, media, and communications industries. Provides news, commentary, and discussion about digital publishing, entertainment, news, music, social networking, mobile, and gaming.

ZoomInfo
A business information search engine with profiles on more than 37M people and 3.5M companies. Provides in-depth information on industries, companies, people, products, services and jobs.

KillerStartups.com
A user driven internet startups community that caters to entrepreneurs, investors, and bloggers who want to stay informed on up-and-coming internet startups. And, of course, internet entrepreneurs can submit their startups to see what others think of them.

FreeAdvice.com
Provides useful, easy-to-understand, comprehensive and balanced legal information to consumers and small businesses.

PDFOnline.com
Allows you to quickly and easily convert documents into PDF from anywhere in the world. The site supports numerous document and image formats. Handy service.

Guru.com
The world's largest online marketplace for freelance talent. Find top freelance and contract talent locally, nationally, or globally. Provides access to more than 520,000 freelancers in over 160 professional categories.

Inc.com
The website for Inc. magazine, delivers advice, tools, and services, to help business owners start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully. Provides information on virtually every business and management task. News, articles, blogs, etc..

BusinessKnowHow.com
A small business resource site for home offices and small businesses, providing practical information about starting, growing and managing a business.

ITMatchOnline
An India based online B2B marketplace that has helped thousands of companies in locating reputable Service Providers and obtaining competitive price quotes for their outsourcing projects. No cost to register for buyers.

MasterNewMedia.org
Focuses on the effective use of new technologies for learning, business and social change. Run by Robin Good, a major evangelist of RSS and syndication, this site is all about communication in all its various forms.

Web Marketing Today
One of the Web's largest sources of key information about doing business on the Net with hundreds of articles and thousands of links to resources on e-commerce and Web marketing. Highly recommended.

ExtraPR.com
A unique, low-cost press release service that offers fr'ee use of fill-in-the-blank press release forms, a variety of one-click distribution options, and news tracking via a fr'ee electronic clipping service. Press releases also appear in Google News and all business news is considered for broadcast on ExtraPR's BizLine radio program. Highly recommended for its ease of use, distribution choices and reasonably priced options.

WebWire.com
An on-line press release service, a virtual community comprised of an on-line media forum, comprehensive online clipping service, media distribution channel, focused distribution & creative channel, and press release database.

SiteAll.com
Provides all the information you could possibly want about Froogle, the new service from Google that makes it easy to find, and list, products for sale online. The site includes articles, merchant info, tools and advice.

PR Web
Provides free, global news distribution services to any organization. Their distribution network currently consists of over 60,000 media contacts, a proprietary syndication network and a strong Web presence. Only takes a minute to sign up and get your press release out to the masses.

Provision, Inc.
Can guide your business into new markets on the Internet, build an e-commerce website, deliver low-cost terminals, speed customer payments into your accounts, while keeping the costs of processing low.

South-Online
A directory for shops & services across the south coast of England.

SmallBizManager
Our pick for all the small online businesses on the Web. This site reviews, screens and recommends the best business services and products for your business needs. SBM covers a lot of areas, including banking, loans, funding, press releases, marketing, affiliate programs and more.

Capitalist-Direct
A service which identifies and introduces capital seekers and capital sources across every type of financing applied by businesses and institutions today. It brings worthwhile investment and business opportunities together with the people and companies that invest and provide critical services. Useful for businesses and individuals interested in buying, selling or investing.

Witt Enterprises
A site dedicated to home-based business opportunities along with many links to both, free and paid products and services available on the Internet.

EchoSign
An electronic signature provider that uses Adobe (PDF) to automate your signature and contracting process in the Cloud. Simply fill in the form provided on their site, upload your document, choose your signature options, and submit to get the required signature.

Bloggertone
A business blogging community. Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and senior managers can read about current trends in marketing, finance, growth, technology or talk about their own industry's growth, issues, and experiences.

The RANT
By John Carlton (known as one of the most respected writing teachers) provides "free & damn good insight, advice, cross-talk & mutterings" for writing sales messages, marketing, etc. for business owners and emerging entrepreneurs.

Pagemodo
Lets small businesses quickly and easily design and publish a free business Facebook Page. Simply sign in with your Facebook account, customize one of the templates with your text and photos, and publish. You can add a Welcome Page, Twitter Feed, Like Gate, Contact Form, etc.

ChooseWhat.com
Helps small business owners and entrepreneurs by providing all of the information necessary to make informed decisions to start a business. The site has all the top tools, tips, and tactics to help "choose what" you need (i.e. Startup Guide, product reviews, etc.).

MarketingProfs
A site for entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and large corporations. The site provides information on how to market your business through their newsletters, conferences, seminars and forums and by providing up-to-date news and the latest marketing tools.

Home Based Business Program
A community for anyone working from home. The site features business profiles, blogs, forums, videos, groups, chats, events, ideas, etc.

Wikinvest
Allows you to easily see all your investments in one place. You can import your data from your brokerage and other investment accounts directly into your Wikinvest portfolio; get live, real-time market data and news; what you're paying in fees to your brokerage, etc.

Trademarkia
The largest free, visual search engine for over six million trademarked names, logos, and slogans. You can search millions of trademarks filed since 1870; check your brand, product or username on hundreds of social media sites, etc.

Oneforty
Helps connect businesses (brands, SMB's, agencies, etc.) to the tools needed to coordinate and optimize their organization's social media efforts. Its online community rates and shares social media monitoring software - driving conversation on topics of social business on its blog, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Tradeshift
Provides an innovative and easy to use business network to send, receive, and manage e-invoices. Small suppliers to global enterprises can use the network, invite all their suppliers and customers to join, and bring their paper invoicing to an end.

Business Opportunities Weblog
Provides a list of legitimate business opportunities for entrepreneurs. You can search the Directory, Classifieds, Biz Ideas, BizOps, Franchises, etc, and explore the archives containing 1,800+ different business ideas and opportunities.

Webs
The world's largest do-it-yourself website-creation solution. It has all the tools you need to get your business online including a large selection of customizable templates and features like blogs, photos, videos, forums, a customer support team, etc.

Gaebler.com
A daily news and information magazine for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and others who are interested in business. Find resources and advice on starting and running a business, HR, finance, franchising, new business ideas, technology, etc.

HotFrog
A free online business directory with over 6.6 million businesses listed in the US and is located in 34 countries worldwide. Create a profile by listing your business name, contact info, products and services, latest product news, and get indexed with Google and other search engines.

Fast Company
Charts the evolution of business through a unique focus on the most creative individuals and entrepreneurs inciting change in the marketplace. Read articles on the best and "next" practices, design, technology, leadership, etc.

SCORE
A resource site and partner with the SBA. It provides free online and face-to-face business counseling, mentoring, and training for startups or for existing businesses hoping to grow.

KnowThis.com
A resource and information site for businesses and professionals involved in marketing, advertising, market research, promotion, selling, and other marketing related areas. There are blogs, tutorials, a list of marketing terms and definitions, weblinks, etc

StartupNation
A resource site for entrepreneurs with easy-to-follow, practical information to start and grow a successful business. Members have access to helpful articles, business forums, expert blogs, podcasts, professional groups, etc.

Social Media Examiner
An online magazine for businesses that need help in using social media tools to improve sales, generate leads, and grow brand awareness. The site has videos, articles, and advice from industry experts.

TalentZoo
An online recruitment site for the communications industry. Employers can post jobs; job seekers can post a resume, search jobs in advertising, marketing, digital, and media plus access relevant articles by industry leaders.

Box.net
Makes it simple for businesses to share, manage and access all their content online. The Lite account version offers 1 GB of storage, a 25 MB file size limit, file sharing links, mobile app access and basic OpenBox applications.

Yudu.com
An ePublishing library and marketplace that lets you read, publish, buy, sell and share digital content. Find eBooks, magazines, and other documents as well as photos, music and podcasts and bookmarks. Publish your expertise and creative work online.

BizShark.com
A business intelligence search engine that brings you the latest business profiles, news, financials, web analytics, social footprint, marketing strategies, and other business information for your company or competitors by searching across 50+ Internet business databases.

Go Freelance
A site run by working freelancers on a global scale, connecting freelance professionals with companies that need jobs done from graphic design and web development, to programming, copywriting, and article writing.

oDesk
A global service marketplace for small and medium sized business to hire, manage, and pay remote freelancers or teams. Hire from over 25,000 top professionals.

TheFunded.com
An online community of entrepreneurs to research, rate, and review funding sources worldwide. Allows entrepreneurs to view and share term sheets, to assist one another in finding good investors and to discuss the many facets of operating a business.

GetaFreelancer.com
Helps webmasters and business owners find freelance programmers, web designers, copywriters and translators, providing a safe escrow environment for both groups.

HubPages
A leading online publishing ecosystem with easy-to-use publishing tools and an active author community. Hubbers (authors) earn revenue by publishing their Hubs (content-rich Internet pages) on topics they know and earn recognition through a community-wide ranking system.

Lulu.com
An independent publishing marketplace for digital do-it-yourselfers. You can publish, sell and buy any and all things digital books, music, comics, photographs, movies, etc. Lulu provides the tools for you to publish and sell any kind of digital content.

BizJump.net
A small business resource and directory. A relatively new site that is still adding content but that appears to be well on the way to being a quality content site.

EditFast.com
A new service site for content providers that offers access to over 1200 freelance editors, proofreaders, writers, and copy editors who will edit and proofread business reports, letters, contracts, web documents, books, advertising copy, etc. to create professionally polished end documents!

AllFreelanceWork.com
A freelance jobboard, a freelance community that is home to over 130,000 freelancers, a small business article base, & a business information zone.

BusinessWeek.com
A McGraw-Hill website, offering a wealth of business information on a wide variety of topics. The site provides the news, resources, podcasts, RSS feeds, articles, etc.

Free Press Release Cente
An online news and press release distribution service for small and medium-sized businesses and corporate communications. Allows keyword linking in press releases.

FreePatentsOnline.com
Provides fast access to mill'ions of patents and patent applications. This is the most powerful patent search engine on the web and it's fr-e-e!

AllBusiness.com
An online media and e-commerce site that helps entrepreneurs and small and growing businesses by presenting practical solutions to real-world problems. The site offers how-to articles, business forms, contracts and agreements, expert advice, blogs, business news and more.

PR.com
A unique resource that provides in-depth company profiles on the worlds top businesses. The site also provides information specific to each industry category, such as breaking news, job opportunities, products and services, and press releases.

PRFree.com
A fr-e-e press release distribution service backed by the wire service Eworldwire. Distribution of your release can be upgraded to ensure maximum exposure. Guarantees the inclusion of your press release in major search engines.

AllBusinessNews.com
A new, small business resource site and newsletter from - you guessed it - the folks at SiteProNews. Links to top business resources and a heavy emphasis on practical, fact-laden articles by online business pros.

AllMerchants.com
A directory of online business and ecommerce resources focused on helping small businesses profit from the Web. The site contains links to articles, affiliate programs, internet marketing, web software, web services, web design, email newsletters, latest news, and books.

Businesseek.com
A comprehensive small business directory and business search engine. The site also carries business news, stock quotes, advice, and much more.

Small Business Resource
Total Small Business Resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Services include, Internet marketing, business grant, cash flow, business planning, business advice, quality assurance, and more.

AskMeHelpDesk.com
A site with a great concept. If you need help for anything from financial advice to technical support try this question-and-answer community. If you're an expert, participate and lend your expertise.

BizOffice.com
A small and home-based business resource site with a solid collection of links to helpful business resources, free business forms & letters, a business library and much more.

Bizmove.com
A comprehensive free resource of small business information. Whether you're looking for loans, grants, tips or How To information, this site is a good starting point.

Network Services & Consulting Corporation
This online resource for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and information technology professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of information, resources, and services related to business and the Internet.

Office.com
A required stop on the Web for small businesses looking for resources to help them be more productive and competitive. An informative, well-organized site with a wealth of information for the small business owner.