The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced the launch of a Web site that will serve as the business gateway for U.S. businesses to connect with federal agencies, providing specific business tools and resources. Currently in its initial phase, Business.gov is a powerful Web site that will provide one-stop, online federal government information and services that businesses need and can access in one easy-to-find location. "In today's fast-paced marketplace, small business owners don't have time to go to dozens of Web sites to find information they need to run their business. Today we are providing them with a single, convenient Web site where they can access vital business information quickly, giving them more time to do what they do best: grow their businesses and create jobs," said SBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto.
Business.gov provides information and links to:
- Business Development: information on starting, managing, and marketing a business.
- Financial Assistance: resources for capital and credit.
- Taxes: federal and state tax resources, forms and assistance.
- Laws and Regulations: Laws, regulations and other resources that affect business.
- International Trade: information on export promotion, trade finance, and trade leads.
- Workplace Issues: information on employee wellness, workplace safety, benefits, and the family-friendly workplace.
- Buying and Selling: links for doing business with the government
- Federal forms: finding government forms businesses need to conduct business, expand and grow.
One of the 24 e-government initiatives of the federal government, www.Business.gov is an official Web site of the U.S. Government and is operated and maintained by the SBA.
Quelle: U.S. Newswire, 21.05.2004