Additional Resources
Legal Information
FindLaw's Small Business Center provides information and resources for small business owners, and help for entrepreneurs seeking to get a business idea off the ground. Here you can get information on choosing and forming the right legal structure for your business, legal tips on day-to-day business operations, an overview of employment law issues, and much more. This Small Business Center also has information on how to handle any legal situation your business may encounter from start-up to expansion or from people to taxes.
Do you know the four situations when your business probably needs to hire an attorney? FindLaw describes these situations, as well as additional situations when you probably do not need an attorney.
Are you interested in expanding your business into international markets? Don't know how to go about penetrating global markets? Expanding into international markets can increase your market share, increase your revenue sources, and diversifies your risks. Check out these available resources: International Business Center ; Northern Kentucky International Trade; Kentucky's International Representative Offices
Visit our page for more information on International Expansion.
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Resources
There are many helpful organizations in the surrounding region you may contact for advice and guidance about your current or proposed business. KyBIZinfo can help you find a resource near you.
· NKU Innovation Center - The center offers free management training and can help in developing business plans, obtaining private funding and matching you with necessary resources.
· SCORE - Free online and face-to-face business counseling, mentoring, and training. Get advice for small businesses that are just starting or for existing businesses.
· UK Alumni Expert Network - The UK Alumni Expert Network connects qualified alumni experts to small Kentucky businesses which can benefit from their expertise. Experts have agreed to donate up to 10 hours per year of free consulting, with a limit of two hours per recipient.
· Small Business Administration - An independent agency of the federal government which aids, counsels, assists and protects the interests of small business concerns.
· Kentucky Small Business Development Centers - Web Listings - KSBDC services include: one-on-one management consultations, training workshops, market research, loan packaging help, assistance with financial projections and information needed to make informed business decisions.
· NKU SBDC
· Greater Louisville Small Business Development Center
Other Resources in the North Central Kentucky region that may provide you with necessary information are:
o NKY Tourism - Northern Kentucky River Region events, attractions, dining, shopping and accommodations
Accounting Options
Accounting for any business is very important. Keeping track of your records can save your time and money. For example, at tax time you will spend less time collecting your information for your accountant, have a clear picture of your deductions (saves you money!) and your accountant will spend less time on your return (saves you money!). ...
Public library system
The public library system in Kentucky is very important to its residents. Surveys of Kentucky residents have consistently demonstrated the importance of the public libraries serving local communities. These libraries offer services such as (These service vary in each of the individual libraries.): ...
