We are constantly adding to our collection of free resources to help you! If you know of a resource that would benefit the community, please contact us know so we can share it.
Guides
10 steps to start your business – US Small Business Administration website provides a step-by-step guide for individuals looking to start their own business.
Cybersecurity guide for small business – a guide for small business owners on how to keep their businesses cyber-safe written by Cybersecurity Guide.
How to start a small business – step-by-step guide for starting a small business written by by ADP, a provider of human capital management solutions.
Templates
SCORE templates – probably the best place for new business owners to get a variety of business templates.
Organizations
Financial Planning Association (FPA) website is a professional financial planning organization with various resources and information on financial planning for small businesses.
Market Research Society: a UK based professional society that offers a range of resources and tools for market research professionals, including guides and best practices for conducting market research.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) website has a section specifically geared towards financial planning and management for women business owners.
SCORE a non-profit organization that offers resources and tools for small businesses, including financial planning and management resources. Note: We HIGHLY recommend SCORE. Find a mentor, take some free courses and attend some events.
Small Business Administration (SBA) – offers a variety of resources and tools for small business owners, including information on financial planning and management.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) website has a section specifically for financial resources and tools for women-owned businesses.
Companies
NOTE: Some of the companies listed may also offer paid tools/services in addition to the free tools.
Business Owners Idea Cafe has a wealth of resources and information on financial planning and management for small businesses, including articles, tools, and templates.
Google Analytics – free web analytics service that can help businesses understand their target market by providing insights into website traffic, demographics, and user behavior.
HubSpot – a marketing software company that offers a range of tools and resources for businesses, including information on market research and target market identification.
Market Research World: provides a range of resources and tools for market research professionals, including guides and best practices for conducting market research.
MarketingProfs: offers a range of resources and tools for marketing professionals, including information on market research and identifying target markets.
MarketResearch.com: provides access to a wide range of market research reports and data, as well as tools and resources for conducting market research.
Market Research World: provides a range of resources and tools for market research professionals, including guides and best practices for conducting market research.
MarketingSherpa: offers a range of resources and tools for marketing professionals, including information on market research and identifying target markets
Qualtrics – a survey software platform that offers a range of tools and resources for conducting market research and identifying target markets.
StartupNation: offers a variety of resources and tools for entrepreneurs, including a market research tool that can help you identify potential target markets for your product.
SurveyMonkey – an online survey tool that can help businesses conduct market research by creating and distributing surveys to gather information about their target market.
Suggestions for more free resources?
Know of a link for free business resources that would help other micro business owners? Let us know!