TOPIC AREA: Entrepreneurship

Subject Liaision: Hal Kirkwood

Associations

American Association of Franchises & Dealers

The AAFD is a non-profit association that represents the rights of franchisees and independent operators. The AAFD site contains information on the association’s services, franchise-related events, A Franchisee Bill of Rights, and the full-text of the Fair Franchising Standards.

American Association of Home-Based Businesses

The AAHBB is a non-profit association that provides information and support for home-based business operations. A short list of resources for the home-based businessperson is available including information on insurance, marketing, and other opportunities.

Better Business Bureau

The BBB collects and reports information to help prospective buyers make informed decisions dealing with both businesses and charitable organizations. The BBB’s Core Services include, Business Reliability Reports, Dispute Resolution, Truth-in Advertising, Consumer and Business Education, and Charity Review.

National Federation of Independent Business

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals.

Small Business Development Centers on the Internet

Provides resources about business plans, marketing, procurement, HR, inventing and accounting for getting started and maintaining a small business.