Chapter 9
Business Resources

By Christina Sherrod
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Helpful Resources

The following resources are posted for businesses operating in the United States. 

Whether just starting or already running a business, these resources can be extremely helpful.

Remember that your business is changing and evolving, and you must keep up with market trends, current laws, and the changing needs of your business.

Government Sites

IRS Publications  Publications on personal and business income tax requirements, employee taxes, accounting for tax purposes and more.
www.irs.gov

US Department of Justice US Immigration Law
www.usdoj.gov

US Department of Labor Laws and information regarding occupational safety, unemployment, health care benefits, minimum wage etc.
www.dol.gov

Free Accounting / Bookkeeping Lessons

Accounting Lessons Good resource for accounting lessons.
a-systems.net

Shopping Cart / Credit Card Processing

Check with your bank for information on credit card processing. A specialist can help you choose the right set up for your business. There are several shopping cart services available. Costco also has a cost effective credit card processing service. Google Checkout and PayPal are services you can sign up for directly (not through your bank). Both are used by internet shoppers, so consider accepting these methods of payment in addition to accepting credit cards. There are online store website templates that are very easy to use, and the credit card processing is handled for you (such as Square and Shopify).

Web Hosting

Several web host services are available. Research! Find one that best serves your needs. If your website is large, you might need a dedicated server. Your web host can still run it for you; this just means that only your site is on that server. Smaller sites can use a shared server. You also might need a database type website.

You can learn to code yourself, or you can use a template system that allows you to easily add information and all coding is done "behind the scenes" for you. Decide what features you need, and then do your own research. If using a packaged template system, look for ease of use, ability to customize, overall look, and ability to add important SEO (search optimization) elements such as alt tags for images, keywords, etc.

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