Resources

Revolution Me! Recommended Reading revolutionme.com

Revolution Me! is the career blog of Compass Point Associates founder, Nicolette Pizzitola offering resources, tools, tips and guidance to revolutionize your career.  The site also offers  book, music and movie recommendations.

Career Journal www.careerjournal.com
This site is associated with the Wall Street Journal and provides articles and information on job hunting and career managment and includes an extensive job database.

Startup Journal www.startupjournal.com
This site is associated with the Wall Street Journal and provides a variety of articles and information for new and growing businesses. Content is primarily drawn from the Wall Street Journal, including articles, editorials, several online databases and business planner.

Entrepreneur Magazine www.entrepreneur.com
Online publication of Entrepreneur magazine featuring expert advice, guides and articles for entrepreneurs, small business owners and franchises.

Inc. Magazine www.inc.com
The online publication of Inc. magazine provides access to helpful articles advice, services and tools for business owners and CEOs. Owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully.

SCORE www.score.org
A non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurs with free face-to-face and email business counseling. The organization has chapters across the United States staffed by retired and volunteer businesspeople. The site also offers ’60 second guides’ on typical problems. Email questions usually receive a response within 24-hours.

American Bar Association www.abanet.org
ABA online with legal and tax information and a lawyer locator form.

BPlans.com www.bplan.com
Sample business plans, articles, advice, and calculators to estimate start up costs, cash flow and breakeven.

U.S. Census http://www.census.gov
The Census provides national statistics about business owners, employment, foreign and domestic trade, as well as recent information about U.S. economic status.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce http://www.uschamber.com
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is an organization that represents the political needs of business owners through lobbyists, policy specialists and lawyers. Locate your local chamber through the site.

U.S. Small Business Association www.sba.gov
The place to start for small businesses. Advice on start up basics, business planning, finance, marketing, taxes and legal issues. Additionally, there are online courses and information about SBA loans and financing programs.

Office of Women’s Business Ownership (Online Women’s Business Center, SBA) www.onlinewbc.gov
OWBO works with women starting and building successful businesses. The office offers training and technical assistance, and provides access to credit and capital, federal contracts, and international trade opportunities and has an extensive mentoring program.

Dun & Bradstreet www.smallbusiness.dnb.com
D&B Small Business Solutions has a number of resources and services for businesses including credit and business reports and identify new customers.

Ladies Who Launch www.ladieswholaunch.com

Ladies Who Launch is an amazing network of entrepreneurial-minded women with a growing online presence and in-person events all around the country, inlcuing Incubator programs.

Affinity Lab www.affinitylab.com

Affinity Lab is an entrepreneurial launch platform serving a rich community of creative buisnesses, non-profits and start-ups.The Lab manages the shared business and operations needs of its member organizations, allowing them to better focus on mission and execution. It is the perfect mix of creative culture and cost savings that helps new businesses thrive!

Dolphin Dance Photography www.dolphindancephotography.com
Dolphin Dance Photography is a wonderful resource for your professional and personal photography needs. Based in the Metro DC area but arrangements can be made for other cities.