Links
Following are some useful links for the small business, and relating to the Institute for Independent Business.
www.iib.org.ws Instititue for Independent Business international web site
www.entresource.biz The Entrepreneurship Innovation Institute (EII) of Lorain County Community College is a one-stop resource to support the successful development of entrepreneurs, employers, business startups and non-profit organizations.
www.ideacrossing.org This is an outstanding site to connect service providers to businesses, connect businesses with money sources, and to connect money sources with businesses.
www.ibuyneo.com This is another outstanding source for northern Ohio businesses - linking businesses together.
www.startupjournal.com Wall Street journal site for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Some great information.
www.Bizstats.com Industry Financial benchmarks
www.manta.com Get basic information on thousands of US businesses.
www.smetoolkit.org Lots of useful information for the small and mid-sized business
www.cleveland.com/entrepreneur Cleveland Plain Dealer's small business site
www.sba.gov US Government small business web site
www.salary.com Salary benchmarks
www.sos.state.oh.us Ohio secretary of state
www.cose.org Web site for Cleveland's Council On Smaller Enterprises (COSE)
http://bizadvisor.search3.hop.clickbank.net - "Small Business Guide To Search Engine Marketing" - great book on driving traffic to your web site.
West Shore Entrepreneurs Club - A club for business owners on the west side of Cleveland to meet, network, and listen to success stories from other business people. The club is a chapter of The Entrepreneurs Club of America.
www.merchantloans.com/friendlysites/ - Obtain a business loan or cash advance for your business. No application fee.
www.ManagementModel.com - Focused Management Inc. provides leadership and management skills training programs that result in more effective leaders and more responsive organizations.
www.wolcraft.com - Lamps for musicians.
Links To Other IIB Associates
in the Cleveland AreaAlpha Business Advisors - Gus Gallucci
MKA Associates, Inc - Dick Ashcroft
