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American Association of Poison Control Centers. Information on poisoning and poisoning prevention tips.

MSDS Information. Need information on a chemical? You can search by chemical name or manufacturer.

SIRI MSDS. A database for searching for MSDS sheets and chemical information.

Compliance, Safety and Workplace Posters. Did you know that Federal and state government regulations require all employers to prominently post, at each of their locations, all current mandatory federal and state labor law notices? Go here to order your posters.




Government Resources

The Occupational Health & Safety Administration, OSHA, has all of the information you need to know regarding workplace injuries, including the recordkeeping you are required to keep on hand.

OSHA Recordkeeping Forms. If you are required to fill out a form for an injury or accident, this link will take you right to the area to download the appropriate OSHA form.

Required Department of Labor Posters.All business are required by law to have employment posters in an area where employees can readily observe them. Follow the instructions on the Department of Labor pages to find out what specific posters you are required to have for your employees.

Secretary of State and Commerce Web Sites. You'll find the information you need to choose your business structure at the following state Web sites. Most of these sites will also provide information on how to register your business.




Small Business Resources

Business Resources State by State. This is a database of over 6,500 sources of programs offered by public, non-profit agencies across the country aimed at helping individuals to start, grow and succeed in business.

Business Owners' Idea Cafe. The Small Business Gathering Place, serves up "A Fun Approach to Serious Business" with hearty advice on how to start, finance and run a small business. Cyberschmooz Forums give virtual peer feedback on business ideas and questions. Free advice from experts, plus stress-busting fun diversions.

Score. Ask Score for business advice. They have over 1,200 email counselors ready to help you.

Small Business Administration. Helping small businessess succeed.

Online Womens' Business Centers. Each women's business center provides assistance and/or training in finance, management, marketing, procurement and the Internet, as well addressing specialized topics such as home-based businesses, corporate executive downsizing and welfare-to-work.

SCORE's Business Toolbox - Lots of business tools and resources on this site.

Links to all 50 States' and D.C.'s Home Pages and Workers' Compensation Agencies




Tax Resources

2008 W-4 Form - Download Here

IRS Small Business Tax Workshops. The IRS holds small business workshops throughout the country. There are also online videos to help answer your tax questions.

Tax Calendar.  Don't miss any important deadlines.  The tax calendar has the due dates for the current year that most taxpayers will need.

IRS Small Business & Self-Employed One Stop Resource.  Just considering starting a business?  Have questions on business expenses, Employer ID Numbers, or need tax publications or forms?  This is an excellent resource for small business that need tax information.

1040.com
1040.com is an online tax resource dedicated to helping you find the information, news, and forms you need to complete your taxes. Search, download, and print any tax form you need, visit links to the IRS website, find the answers to your tax questions, and get the latest news and information, all in one location. 1040.com is your one-stop tax source!

Small Business Tax Information. Check out the Business Owners Idea Cafe Small Business Tax Center for more information on taxes, recordkeeping and the IRS.

IRS Small Business Workshop Online Classroom. View a streaming video of an IRS Small Business Workshop. This general workshop teaches small business owners the basics on their tax obligations. It's recommended that you have high speed Internet.

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