Government Portals
U.S. Business Advisor
U.S. Business Advisor is a one-stop electronic link to the information and services government provides for the business community. The SBA maintains the U.S. Business Advisor.
FirstGov
The US Government's Official Web Portal with sections for Citizens, Businesses and Non-Profits, Federal Employees, and Other Government Agencies. This site can be used as a one-stop source for US Government Agency websites.
Select Government Agencies
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Established in 1953, the SBA provides loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Established in 1903, the U.S. Department of Commerce is responsible for developing and fostering the growth of US business domestically and internationally.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Provides valuable resources for researching and filing Patents and Trademarks.
US Customs and Border Protection
The U.S. Government's site for importing/exporting regulations and assistance. The site has links with information on duty rates, HTS, rulings and regulations.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Department performs a broad range of duties and functions, including monetary, enforcement, economic policy development, and international treaty negotiation.
U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS is responsible for administering United States tax regulations. The site also provides tax assistance and references.
US Department of Labor
The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees. The site also provides sources for compliance assistance.
US Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics
Site provides all of the most recent financial and employment statistics for the United States . The website provides statistics such as, CPI, unemployment and hourly wages, and also provides helpful resources and publications.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA's mission is to ensure safe and healthful workplaces in America . Since the agency was created in 1971, workplace fatalities have been cut in half and occupational injury and illness rates have declined 40 percent. At the same time, U.S. employment has doubled from 56 million workers at 3.5 million worksites to 111 million workers at 7 million sites.
Other Links
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) provides a comprehensive list of all Federal Laws and Regulations.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The Commission interprets employment discrimination laws, monitors the federal sector employment discrimination program, provides funding and support to state and local Fair Employment Practices Agencies (FEPAs), and sponsors outreach and technical assistance programs.
