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1 - COVID-19 INFORMATION CENTER

CDC Health Updates

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Coronavirus Relief Options
Small Business Association - Funding

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
COVID Vaccines - FAQ
US Chamber, 12/2020

https://www.uschamber.com/above-the-fold/covid-19-vaccine-faqs?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=
DHHR - State of WV

https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx
Grow with Google - Options & Solutions for Business

https://grow.google/
Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
US Chamber

https://www.uschamber.com/report/guide-small-business-covid-19-emergency-loans?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=#one
IRS Official Site

https://www.irs.gov/
National Restaurant Association - Safe Operationing Guide
US Chamber, 12/2020

https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/3558/File/RestaurantSafeOperatingGuidefromNationalRestaurantAssociationJan52021.pdf
PPP Re-Opening Announcement

https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jan/08/sba-treasury-announce-ppp-re-opening-issue-new-guidance
Resources for Reopening & Sustaining Your Business
US Chamber of Commerce: - Digital Resource Center. Lots of great information

https://www.uschamber.com/reopening-business
SBA - EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
Advance of up to $10,000 - These funds are from the Treasury and the Small Business Administration processes these applications

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
SBA - WV District Office

https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/wv/clarksburg
SBA DISASTER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: Small Business Assistance (See State Information)
SBA disaster assistance customer service center: 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

SBA.gov/disaster
Small Business Guide & Checklist
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -

https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_final.pdf
Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources

https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Businesses & Employees
Very useful resources for all

https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus
US Senate Committee - Small Business & Entrepreneurship

https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/resources
WV DEVELOPMENT OFFICE - COVID Response Resources
Excellent resource page with multiple resources

https://westvirginia.gov/covid19/
WVSBDC: WV Small Business Development Center
Explore valuable resources for you and your business. Also see: https://www.wvsbdc.com/

https://www.wvsbdc.com/covid19
WV UNEMPLOYMENT & the COVID-19 Impact
Check eligibility for the self-employed, an employee, or employer,

https://workforcewv.org/covid19

ARTICLES - Some good general guidance

2020 Stimulus Checks Compared to 2009 and 2008
Author: Kimberly Amadeo, THE BALANCE, 3-17-20

https://www.thebalance.com/stimulus-checks-3305750?
e-Civis - COVID-19 Funding: Top FAQs for State and Local Governments
Some good information

https://blog.ecivis.com/
Guide to Collecting Unemployment Benefits
BY ALISON DOYLE Updated April 02, 2020, THE BALANCE

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-claim-unemployment-benefits-2058799?utm_campaign=moneysl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=19873355&utm_term=
How to Get Coronavirus Disaster Loans for Your Small Business
BY JEAN MURRAY Updated April 01, 2020, Published by THE BALANCE

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/how-can-i-get-an-sba-disaster-loan-4159903?utm_campaign=moneysl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl&utm_content=19905438&utm_term=
MSN ARTICLE - General Employer Resources
Multiple resource reference in article. May offer some useful connections.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/finance/smallbusiness/small-business-resources-to-help-with-coronavirus-impacts/ar-BB11kiPG
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance
Author: Alison Doyle - On-Line Site: The Balance - Date: 4/8/20

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/coronavirus-sick-leave-and-unemployment-benefits-4799770?
TAXES: The COVID-19 Impact

https://turbotax.intuit.com/coronavirus/

Banking Partner Information

J. P. Morgan/Chase
Copy of email received regarding resources

JP Morgan Chase Info.docx
Wesbanco

WSBC Response to COVID-19 PR - mar20 - final.pdf

INFORMATION by County, State or Federal Agency

Brooke County

Brooke County COVID-19 Testing Info
Courtesy of BC Health Department Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/186847988076050/photos/pcb.2849406798486809/2849428281817994/?type=3&theater
Brooke County Health Department (WV)
Locate the COVID-19 tab for more specific information

https://www.brookecountyhealthdepartment.com/
Brooke County Impact Planning Report from ARC

https://esridc.github.io/covid-report/?county=Brooke%2C+WV
Brooke County Website

http://www.brookewv.org/index.html
Brooke News (Facebook)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookeconews/
City of Follansbee Website

https://thecityoffollansbee.com/

California

California Business Portal

https://www.businessportal.ca.gov/incentives/
Coronovirus Guide - State of California

https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/
Economic Development Directory

https://www.eda.gov/resources/economic-development-directory/states/ca.htm
i-BANK

https://www.ibank.ca.gov/About-Us/iBank-FAQs/
Rural Infrastructure Financing

https://caled.org/california-rural-infrastructure-finance-guidebook/
San Bernardino PPP Providers

https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find?address=92411&pageNumber=1
SBA - Orange County
Orange County / Inland Empire - SBA District Office, Santa Ana , CA 714-550-7420 714-550-7409 -

SAO-DSUP@sba.gov
Small Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship

https://business.ca.gov/advantages/small-business-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/

Federal Agencies

COVID & The American Workplace

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
DOL Fact Sheets - FMLA

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
US Chamber of Commerce - Covid Resources for Employers
SEE POLICY & ECONOMIC IMPACT - Each of the links offer some valuable information for employers

https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/reports/coronavirus-response-resources
USDA Resource Guide (COVID-Response Support)

https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_COVID-19_Fed_Rural_Resource_Guide.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0KYjEcxaQ3l3JMm_Yr7j2T50z155d8eYbDFu9swiyNZH-05pnUFxm7cmI
Whitehouse Summary of Small Business Support

https://www.coronavirus.gov/smallbusiness/

Belmont County Information

https://www.visitbelmontcounty.com/covid-19
Disaster Loan Application - through Ohio

https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
Ohio Department of Health

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
Ohio EMS

https://ema.ohio.gov/Recovery_PAGrantProgram.aspx
Ohio Unemployment

http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm
SBA Disaster Relief - Q&A

https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Home/Questions

Pennsylvania - General

https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#StatewideMitigation

Cares Act 2020
Furnished by L. Reasbeck on March 27, 2020

https://mckinley.house.gov/uploadedfiles/topline_summary_of_cares_.pdf
Congressman McKinley's Official Website - Coronavirus

https://mckinley.house.gov/coronavirus/
Estimated Disaster Worksheet
Distributed by SBA and auxilliary organizations on 3-16-20

Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses - pdf fillable form.pdf
Jim Justice's Website

https://governor.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Senator Capito Resource Page

https://www.capito.senate.gov/coronavirus
Senator Manchin Resource Page - "What West Virginians Need to Know"
Senator Manchin Official Web Site - Lots of valuable information throughout this page on S

https://www.manchin.senate.gov/coronavirus
WV - Chamber

https://wvchamber.com/Additional-Resources/Coronavirus-Guide-for-Employers.aspx
WV - Disaster Relief Declaration

https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Declarations
WV - SBA Disaster Loan Application Center - WV

https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela

NonProfit Information

CFOV Emergency Impact Fund

https://www.cfov.org/grants/
CFOV Grant Schedule

https://www.cfov.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Grants-Timeline-2020.pdf
NONPROFIT: Briefing on Emergency Coronavirus Funding for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
YouTube Video, Retrieved on 4/1/20; created by US Chamber Foundation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZqDIKBc3G0
NONPROFIT: CARES Act Guide
Sefarth, LEGALUPDATE Mar 29, 2020

Non-Profit+Guide+to+the+Cares+Act.pdf
NONPROFIT: Loans
Furnished through the National Council of Nonprofits

https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/trends-policy-issues/loans-available-nonprofits-the-cares-act-public-law-116-132
NANPO - General Resources for Nonprofits
National Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations, Inc.

https://www.nanpoinc.org/resources.html
Network for Good - Nonprofit Fundraising Resources
Register and access excellent resources that prompt redesigning your business

https://www.networkforgood.com/non-profit-fundraising-resources/
NONPROFIT: Nonprofits & COVID-19
Offers an array of important resources

https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofits-and-coronavirus-covid-19
Nonprofit Resources:(WNC)
Provided by WNC Nonprofit Pathways

http://nonprofitpathways.org/coronavirus-resources/
Tools & Resources for Nonprofits due to COVID-19

https://nff.org/covid-19-tools-and-resources-nonprofits
WEBINAR: Fundraising During Covid-19
Presented by Network for the Good

https://globalmeetwebinar.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1296885&tp_key=bb2044381c

Payroll Protection Program

PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) - Lender Search
4-2-20. Search for closest SBA-approve lender at

www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find
PPP Description
Fact Sheet

PPP-Lender-Application-Form-Fillable SBA Form 2484.pdf
PPP FAQs
From Senator Capito's Office

Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions_4-7-20.pdf
PPP Fillable Form

PPP-Lender-Application-Form-Fillable SBA Form 2484_1.pdf

Cares Act

Care Act - Overview
Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship

https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/guide-to-the-cares-act

2 - BUSINESS GUIDE - The Basics by Subject

1 - Business Fundamentals
Register with the SBDC to take this excellent overview to aid your business start up

https://wvsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33189
2 - 10 Surprising Startup Statistics
your questions. By Tricia Tetreault on November 1, 2019, Fit Small Business. Consider these facts and plan accordingly

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/startup-statistics/?
Be a Fit Small Business - Simple Guide
Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Business by Fit Small Business

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/How-To-Start-Your-Business_6405.pdf?st_id=5ea8dc030689aa7ee563a063&st_campaign_id=&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Starting%20Your%20Business%20Ebook%20-%20Email%206
ARTICLE: 10 Steps to Starting a Business

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business/
ARTICLE: 30 Point Checklist for Your Business Start-Up

https://smallbiztrends.com/2013/04/startup-checklist.html
ARTICLE: Simple Steps to Starting a Business in WV

https://startingyourbusiness.com/west-virginia/
ARTICLE: Start Up Savant - How to Start a Business in WV

https://startupsavant.com/how-to-start-a-business-in-west-virginia/
Small Business Research Guide

https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/resourceguide_3159.pdf
SBA Small Business Resource Library

https://smallbusinessresourcelibrary.com/
SBA - Hiring & Managing Employees

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/hire-manage-employees
WVSBDC Business Guide

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
WV Business One-Stop Portal
Set Up Your Business On-Line

https://business4.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
WV Small Business Tax Guide

https://tax.wv.gov/Documents/TaxForms/busapp.booklet.pdf
WVU - Encova Resources

https://business.wvu.edu/research-outreach/encova-center-for-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/resources
Cybersecurity Handbook
Retrieved 12-10-20 from WVSBDC website

https://www.wvsbdc.com/images/resources/CybersecurityHandbook.pdf

Business - Data Research

Bizminer

https://www.bizminer.com/about/
Brooke County Demographics

https://www.livestories.com/statistics/west-virginia/brooke-county-population-demographics
Census & Small Business Research
Select the type of business you want to research by either selecting it first from the "Most Popular" categories below (and the

https://cbb.census.gov/sbe/#
Esri

https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/index
USDA - Statistics

https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_Subject/index.php?sector=CROPS
WV Development Office

https://westvirginia.gov/
WVU Economic Outlook Series

https://business.wvu.edu/research-outreach#centers

Business Concept to Vision to Reality

Flier - Vision to Business -
Vision to Business presented by B Farris/C. Neely on 10-07-2019

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Handout - Vision to Business

Vision to Business Workshop.pptx

Business Idea Development

Flier - Dive into Your Business Idea
Presented , 12-04-2019 by Dr. C. White

Dive-into-Your-Ideas_12-4-19_pdf.pdf
HANDOUT - Developing & Pitching Your Business Idea

Handout - Dive into Your Business Idea.pdf
HANDOUT - Lean Canvas Business Plan Template

Lean-Canvas Form.pdf
The Lean Business Canvas

https://leanstack.com/leancanvas/
VIDEO - Getting from Business Idea to Business Model
Uploaded 1-8-20, by Strategyzer, Sep 20, 2013 (YouTube License)

https://youtu.be/wwShFsSFb-Y

Business Planning

*** WVU Entrepreneur Business Planning Resources
This is full of great tools to use as you plan your business start up

https://www.businessplanwv.com/high-school-bpc/resources
ARTICLE: 7 Steps to a Perfectly Written Business Plan

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/281416
ARTICLE: An Introduction to Lean-Canvas by Steve Mullen
Date of article is Jun 17, 2016; uploaded 12-9-19

https://medium.com/@steve_mullen/an-introduction-to-lean-canvas-5c17c469d3e0
ARTICLE: Business Plan- iCanvas - How to Use
Article: Using a Lean Canvas to create your business plan, By Anna Monus, February 8, 2018

https://www.sage.com/en-gb/blog/business-model-canvas/
ARTICLE: Creating a Start Up Business Plan

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/create-a-startup-business-plan-in-easy-steps-397548
ARTICLE: Write Your Business Plan
This article provides an overview of the traditional and lean models with examples

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan
ARTICLE: Writing a Traditional Step by Step Business Plan
Published by The Balance

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/business-plan-outline-2947032
ARTICLE: Writing the Business Plan: The Financial Plan
BY SUSAN WARD Updated March 20, 2019 - includes downloadable forms

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/writing-the-business-plan-section-8-2947026
BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE (i-Canvas) - WORD Format
Fillable Word Format for i-Canvas used by WVU - WV Innovation & Business Model Competition

BP_lean_i-Canvas_editable-rtf.rtf
Business Plan-short_1 (PDF Form)
Fillable PDF - From 100startup.com

business-plan-fillable-pdf-4-19.pdf
Business Plan-short_1 (WORD Form)
Courtesy of 100startup.com
Canvas Downloadable Templates

https://leanstack.com/templates
COWAN +: Canvas Business Model, An Explanation
Templates imbedded in eplanation

https://www.alexandercowan.com/business-model-canvas-templates/#Step_5_of_10_Revenue_Streams
Fillable Lean Canvas

https://leanstack.com/leancanvas/
How to Use Excel Spreadsheets for Small Business Accounting
BY ALYSSA GREGORY Updated April 23, 2018

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/excel-spreadsheets-for-small-business-accounting-4163594
Microsoft Business Plan Template - 1

Microsoft BP Template-1.docx
Microsoft Business Plan Template - 2

Microsoft BP Template-2.docx
VIDEO: Creating a Business Plan Using i-Canvas
VIDEO

https://youtu.be/IP0cUBWTgpY
VIDEO: Getting From Business Idea to Business Model
From Idea to Business, Series created by Strategyzer, 2013 (recommended by C. White)

https://youtu.be/wwShFsSFb-Y
Writing the Business Plan: FORM - Balance Sheet

TheBalance_SampleBalanceSheet.xlsx
Writing the Business Plan: FORM - Cash Flow

TheBalance_SampleCashFlowProjection.xlsx
Writing the Business Plan: FORM - Income Statement

TheBalance_SamplIncomeStatement.xlsx
Z = WV Business Plan Competition Resources

https://www.businessplanwv.com/high-school-bpc/resources

Business Formation/Structure

ARTICLE: How to Form an LLC - Simply!

https://startupsavant.com/how-to-form-an-llc-in-west-virginia/
ARTICLE: LLC vs S-corp vs C-corp: What is the Best for Small Business?
Received and retrieved 12/9/20

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/llc-vs-s-corp-vs-c-corp/?
ARTICLE: Savant Business Structure

https://startupsavant.com/best-business-structure/
ARTICLE: "12 Legal Steps to Forming Your Business"
By Blake Stockton on April 21, 2020, FIT SMALL BUSINESS

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/legal-steps-to-starting-a-business/?
What business structure is best for you?
Be sure to consult with your CPA and Lawyer to get the best recommendations for your individual situation

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/choose-business-structure
LLC vs LLP
By Dock David Treece on May 29, 2018 for Fit Small Business

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/llp-vs-llc/?
ARTICLE: What Is an LLC & How to Register?
Retrieved from Fit Small Business, By Blake Stockton, November 5, 2019

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/what-is-an-llc/?
Form your business without the guesswork
Legal Zoom Guide

https://www.legalzoom.com/sem/biz/business-formation.html?

Finance & Money Management

ARTICLE: 5 Financial Planning Tips for Small Business Start Ups

https://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/tipsforsmallbusiness/5-financial-tips-for-small-business-startups.html
ARTICLE: How to Create a Start Up Budget
Author: Andi Smiles; September 4, 2018

https://gusto.com/blog/business-finance/best-small-business-budget-template
ARTICLE: The Financial Plan

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/writing-the-business-plan-section-8-2947026
ARTICLE: Business Start Up Financials
Click on links to download forms

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/how-do-i-prepare-a-balance-sheet-for-business-startup-397545
Fillable PDF Spreadsheet

https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2017-07/Startup%20Costs%20Worksheet.pdf
SBA - Business Accounting & Finance Basics

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/manage-your-finances
SBA Introduction to Accounting

https://www.sba.gov/tools/learning-center-view-course/364071
SBA Start Up Financial Planning

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/calculate-your-startup-costs
The Business Start Up Financial Statement & More
SEE FINANCIAL STATEMENT: https://www.examples.com/business/financial-statement.html

https://www.examples.com/business/startup-business-plan.html
Small Business Start Up Costs

https://www.justbusiness.com/starting-a-small-business/business-startup-costs

"Show Me the Money" - Tim James, First Microloan

Flier - "Show Me the Money"
Presentation made 3-2-20 by Tim James

Show Me the Money - RBH Version.ppt
Money & Finance Management Poster
Show Me The Money was held; the second workshop cancelled due to COVID

POSTER_3-20_Finance workshops_2-18-20.docx

Financial Statements & How to Use Them

Funding Sources

10 Ways to Find Funders for Your Business

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mnewlands/2015/07/06/10-way-to-find-investors-for-your-startup/#684932282a13
100+ Ways to Get StartUp Capital, A WV Entrepreneur's Toolkit

https://wvforward.wvu.edu/wv-forward-work/investing-in-innovation-and-business-growth/100-ways-to-get-startup-capital
Alternative Business Lenders & Financiers of West Virginia
Developed by WV HUB and BBT

http://wvhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Alternative-Business-Lenders-Guide.pdf
Finance Your Business
General Overview provided by USA.gov

https://www.usa.gov/funding-options
Financing Options for Your Small Business

https://www.sba.gov/course/financing-options-small-businesses/
Finding & Attracting Investors

https://www.sba.gov/course/finding-attracting-investors/
FUNDING: Microloans, SBA

http://washingtoncountypa.org/wvsba.html
FUNDING: Raising Capital Workshop - Oct. 4, 2018 Information

https://www.law.wvu.edu/raising-capital-workshop/resources-for-entrepreneurs
Local Capital Funding

https://locusimpactinvesting.org/
Alternative Funding Sources - WV
2020

http://wvhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Alternative-Business-Lenders-Guide.pdf
Funding Sources
Sources highlighted on the WVSDC web site

https://www.wvsbdc.com/funding-sources

Insurance & Liability Risk Reduction

ARTICLE: 13 Types of Insurance a Small Business Should Have - FORBES

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thesba/2012/01/19/13-types-of-insurance-a-small-business-owner-should-have/#17fea13320d3
ARTICLE: How to Find Cheap Small Business Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard on February 14, 2019

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/find-cheap-small-business-insurance/?st_id=5ea8dc030689aa7ee563a063&st_campaign_id=&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Starting%20Your%20Business%20Ebook%20-%20Email%206
ARTICLE: Types of Insurance that a Small Business Needs
According to Hartford Insurance

https://www.thehartford.com/small-business-insurance/types-of-small-business-insurance
LOCAL SOURCES: Small Business Insurance
This is intended to help you get started; this is not intended as a recommendation of any particular business. Insurance for Agr

Insurance.docx
SBA Guidance on Insurance

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-business-insurance
WV Insurance

http://www.wvinsurance.gov/EmployerCoverage.aspx

Legalities of Your Business

ARTICLE: Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/81288
ARTICLE: 12 Legal Steps to Starting a Business
Blake Stockton, April 21, 2020 published by Fit Small Business

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/legal-steps-to-starting-a-business/
Business Structures

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/choose-business-structure
COURSE: Legal Requirements for Small Business
SBA Course

https://www.sba.gov/course/legal-requirements-small-business/#course-content
Flier: Practical Legal Tips for Business Owners
Presentation by Attorney Mike Simon, 2-13-2020

POSTER_2-13-20_pdf.pdf
Legal Tips Resource Library
Locate legal council through the BCEDA, SBDC, local business incubator, etc.

https://www.score.org/search/site/business%20start%20up%20legal%20tips?f%5B0%5D=im_field_topics%3A60
SBA - Legal Tips

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/stay-legally-compliant

Additional Resources

ARTICLE: SCORE's Top Legal Tips

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/81288

Loans for Your Business

ARTICLE: How to Get a Loan to Buy a Business
FIT SMALL BUSINESS, By Robert Newcomer-Dyer on October 11, 2019. Retrieved 12-9-20

https://fitsmallbusiness.com/how-to-get-a-loan-to-buy-a-business/?

Marketing & Sales

Agritourism - Marketing 101

http://sustainable-farming.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Marketing_101_Agritourism.pdf
Allison: Social Media Marketing for Small Business

https://alison.com/course/social-media-strategy-for-small-businesses
Free Social Media Marketing Courses for Beginners

https://www.dreamgrow.com/social-media-marketing-courses/
Marketing Tactics for Small Business

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/small-business-marketing-ideas-2951688
Marketing: Digital Marketing & More

https://www.theurldr.com/webinars-and-workshops/
SBA - Marketing Tips

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/marketing-sales

Pitching Your Business

ARTICLE: The Perfect Elevator Pitch

https://articles.bplans.com/the-7-key-components-of-a-perfect-elevator-pitch/
How to Pitch Your Business Idea to Potential Investors
By Bennett Conlin, June 20, 2018

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10921-pitching-potential-investors.html
PITCH GUIDE

Pitch Success.docx
The Start Up
How to Effectively Pitch Business Ideas to Investors, by Sarath CP, Mar 28, 2018 · 4 min read

https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-effectively-pitch-business-ideas-to-investors-dd76661b02f1

Preparing for Emergencies

Emergencies Your Business Could Encounter - Be Prepared

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/prepare-emergencies

Purchasing - Assets, Capital, Other

SBA - Purchasing Assets & Capital

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/buy-assets-equipment

Security in the Digital Age

Cyber Security

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/small-business-cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Training Program (short)

https://smallbusinessbigthreat.com/west-virginia/

Taxes

IRS

https://www.irs.gov/
Overview of Tax Information

https://tax.wv.gov/Business/Pages/Business.aspx
SBA GUIDE - Taxes
This site offers tips on tax compliance

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/pay-taxes?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
State of WV - Taxes
Tax Publications

https://tax.wv.gov/Business/GuidanceAndPublications/Pages/BusinessGuidanceAndPublications.aspx

3 - BUSINESS MENTORS - Contact Information

Anna Carrier, 304-293-9391, amccart1@mail.wvu.edu
ENCOVA, Lead, Community Business Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship,
Anne Jones, 304.293.9391, anne.jones@mail.wvu.edu
WV Launch Lab -- Call to make an appt.

https://launch.wvu.edu/home/morgantown
Carrie White, Asst. Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
E-MAIL: cwhite17@mail.wvu.edu TELEPHONE: 304-293-9391

https://ideahub.wvu.edu/about-the-team/launch-lab-staff
Donna Schramm, WV Small Business Development Center
Donna.L.Schramm@wv.gov OR 304-214-8973

https://www.wvncc.edu/programs/small-business-development-center/112
Joan Simonetti, VISTA AmeriCorps, BCEDA, 304.737.3666
joan.simonetti@mail.wvu.edu
Norm Schwertfeger, WVU Extension Service, Wellsburg, WV
norm.schwertfeger@mail.wvu.edu OR 304.737.3666, ext. 3
Tim James, First Microloan of WV, 304-604-3560
EMAIL: timjames@firstmicroloanofwv.org,

http://washingtoncountypa.org/wvsba.html
West Liberty University Downtown Entrepreneur Center

http://www.wvexecutive.com/wlu-downtown-center-now-open-business/
Wheeling Heritage - Costarters

http://wheelingheritage.org/costarters
WVU Idea Hub

https://ideahub.wvu.edu/
WVU Resources can be tapped by WVUES & the State

https://business.wvu.edu/research-outreach

4 - BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Chase
1515 Chapline St, Wheeling, WV · (304) 232-1135

chase.com/
Community Bankers of WV

wvacb.com
First Choice America (Credit Union)
3501 Main St, Weirton, WV · (304) 748-8600

http://www.firstchoiceamericacu.org/
First National Bank
1409 Main Street, Follansbee, WV 26037 PHONE: 304.527.1770

fnb-online.com
Hancock County Savings Bank
Address: 375 Three Springs Dr, Weirton, WV 26062 Phone: (304) 723-4140

https://www.hcsbank.com/
Huntington Bank
325 S Hollywood Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952-2498
Main Street Bank
1010 Commerce St, Wellsburg, WV · (304) 737-2345

https://www.mymainstreetbank.com/
Opportunity Finance Network

ofn.org/about
SBA Microloan Program

https://www.sba.gov/loans-grants/see-what-sba-offers/sba-loan-programs/microloan-program%20
SBA Microloan Program
March 2019 Update

2019 Microloan Program-PDF_1.pdf
SBA Microloan Program - Guide
March 2019 Update

2019 Microloan Program-PDF.pdf
United Bank
132 McKinley Dr, Follansbee, WV · (304) 527-7071

https://www.bankwithunited.com/
WesBanco
955 Main St, Follansbee, WV · (800) 905-9043

https://www.wesbanco.com/
WV Banker's Association

wvbankers.org
WV SBA Microloan Program
CONTACT: Tim James PHONE: 304-604-3560 EMAIL: t.james@firstmicroloanofwestvirginia.org

http://washingtoncountypa.org/wvsba.html

5 - CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE (Professional Networking Forum)

Follansbee Chamber of Commerce, (304) 479-1860
744 Virginia Avenue, Follansbee, WV 26037, EMAIL: follansbeechamber@gmail.com

http://follansbeechamber.com/members
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce (OH), (740) 282-6226
630 Market St, #4, Steubenville, OH 43952, EMAIL: tmaple@jeffersoncountychamber.com, President

http://www.jeffersoncountychamber.com/
Weirton Chamber of Commerce, (304) 748-7212
3200 Main St, Weirton, WV 26062, EMAIL: info@weirtonchamber.com

https://www.weirtonchamber.com/
Wellsburg Chamber of Commerce, (304) 479-2115
PO Box 487 Wellsburg, WV 26070, EMAIL: wellsburgchamber@gmail.com

http://wellsburgchamber.com/
Wheeling Chamber of Commerce, (304) 233-2575
1100 Main Street Wheeling, WV 26003 EMAIL: reception@wheelingchamber.com

https://www.wheelingchamber.com/
WV Chamber of Commerce

http://www.wvchamber.com/Default.aspx

College & University Based Training, Education, Resources

Bethany College - Professional Development Conferences and More

https://www.bethanywv.edu/about-bethany/conferences-camps/
Bethany College, Bethany, WV

https://www.bethanywv.edu/academics/areas-of-study/business/
Dr. Carrie White, Assistant Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
WVU LaunchLab Suite 413 Evansdale Crossing West Virginia University (304) 293-9391 office (412) 478-6503 mobile

https://ideahub.wvu.edu/
West Liberty University - Center for Entrepreneurship - Main Campus

https://westliberty.edu/centerforentrepreneurship/
West Liberty University - Gary E. West College of Business

https://westliberty.edu/westbusiness/
West Liberty University Small Business Center - Downtown Wheeling

https://westliberty.edu/news/news/small-business-center-now-open/
West Virginia Northern Community College

http://www.wvncc.edu/programs-of-study/business-career-studies/3
Wheeling University

http://wju.edu/GPS/default.html
Wheeling University - MBA Program

http://wju.edu/GPS/mba/default.html
WVNCC - Continuing Education

https://www.wvncc.edu/programs/continuing-and-community-education/117
WVNCC - Economic and Workforce Development

https://www.wvncc.edu/programs/economic-and-workforce-development-staff/5790
WVNCC - On-Line Learning Opportunities

https://www.ed2go.com/wvnorthern/SearchResults.aspx?CurrPage=1&CategoryId=14&Sort=RELEVANCE&PrevSort=RELEVANCE&SortAsc=True
WVNCC - Small Business Development Course

WVNCC-EntrepreneurProgram_Mulhern.pdf
WVU - John Chambers College of Business & Economics

https://business.wvu.edu/centers/brickstreet-center
WVU Extension Services

https://extension.wvu.edu/offices
WVU Launch Lab

https://launch.wvu.edu/let-us-help

Community & Family Resource Guides

Brooke-Hancock Resource Guide

https://www.brookehancockfrn.org/community-resource-manual/
Community Resource Guide - Brooke-Hancock Counties

https://www.wvncc.edu/uploads/oj_ResourceGuide-WT.pdf

Contests & Competitions

2019 Brooke-Hancock Pitch Contest

POSTER - pitch-contest2019_6-5-19.jpg
2019 Brooke-Hancock Pitch Contest: APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION_2019 Pitch Contest_APPLICATION_FINAL.docx
2019 National Small Business Week Awards.

https://www.wvexecutive.com/sba-now-accepting-2019-national-district-small-business-week-awards-nominations/
2019 WVSBA Awards

https://www.sba.gov/node/1638718
2019-2020 WVU Business Plan Competition
See requirements and deadlines for the 2020 high school and collegiate competitions

https://www.businessplanwv.com/
2019-2020 WVU High School Business Plan Competition

https://wvde.us/governors-economic-initiatives/student-opportunities/high-school-business-plan-competition/

Custom & On Site Conferences, Seminars, & Workshops

Civic Leaders Fellowship Program

http://www.cfov.org/work-here-live-here-be-here-civic-leaders-program-promotes-opportunities-in-the-ohio-valley/
Follansbee Chamber of Commerce Programs & Events

https://follansbeechamber.com/events/
Leadership Ohio Valley

https://www.weirtonchamber.com/programs/leadership-weirton/
SBDC Training Calendar

https://wvsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1
Weirton Chamber Programs & Events

https://www.weirtonchamber.com/events/
Wheeling Chamber - Adult Leadership and Youth Leadership Programs

http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2018/06/wheeling-chamber-graduates-leadership-youth-programs/
WVNCC - Customized Training for Regional Businesses

http://www.wvncc.edu/workforce-development/custom-designed-contracted-instruction/131
WVU to Host Governor's School of Entrepreneurship

https://govschools.wv.gov/news/Pages/WVU-to-host-Governor%27s-School-of-Entrepreneurship-in-2017-and-2018.aspx
Youth Leadership - Weirton Program

https://www.weirtonchamber.com/programs/youth-leadership-weirton/

DIGITAL TOOLS & VIDEOCONFERENCING

Best Tools for Video Conferencing & Presentations - 2019

https://blog.hubstaff.com/best-tools-video-conferencing/
Free Online Tools

https://www.laptopmag.com/news/coronavirus-leads-to-free-video-conferencing-software-from-microsoft-google-and-more

Google Hangouts

G Suite & Training Resources

https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720?hl=en
Google Hangouts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igjvd2yjRw4
Google Meet for Remote and online learning | Tips and Tricks Episode 40
Using Google meets for learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KPVT0TjCrc
Google Tips to Get Started

https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/2944865?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
How to Use Google Meet - Detailed Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGXI0KpkR50
Introducing Google Hangouts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jhTTzFMZkY

Prezi

Creative Presentations Using Prezi

https://prezi.com/belkwpy5caz-/the-beginners-guide-to-prezi/
Prezi Video by Prezi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRdbULX-abg

Skype

How to Use Skype

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S38e-t6rhKA
Skype Training

ideo.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=Skype#id=1&vid=1eb9d2360e75b96434032a2a4858aeaf&action=click

ZOOM

Zoom by Zoom

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
Zoom for Beginners

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=best+you+tube+training+on+how+to+use+zoom+for+calls+and+presentations#id=3&vid=ac25b6916f79ca3ee92e9d4fc482d1e8&action=view
Zoom for Presentations

https://www.csusm.edu/ats/idesign/cougarcourses/guides/docs/all/zoom-for-presentations.pdf

Disaster Preparedness for Business

SBDC Disaster Preparedness Resources

https://wsbdc.org/protect-your-business/business-resiliency/

Entrepreneur Magazine

Weekly Podcast

https://link.chtbl.com/dPmZ3PDO

Entrepreneurial Success Stories

12 Amazing Stories of Unlikely Entrepreneurs

http://www.businesspundit.com/12-amazing-success-stories-of-unlikely-entrepreneurs/
6 of the Most Improbable Success Stories That You'll Every Read

http://fortune.com/2015/03/13/improbable-success-stories-entrepreneurs/
American Muscle Docks & Fabrication, Wellsburg, WV

https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/wv/clarksburg/success-stories/west-virginia-exporting-company-utilizes-sba-start-and-grow-their-small-business
FORBES: "Self Made Female Entrepreneurs"

https://www.forbes.com/self-made-women/#61066a4b6d96
SBDC Success Stories

https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/wv/clarksburg/success-stories

GROW with GOOGLE Resources

Drive Business Results with Google Ads (60 minutes)
Original air date: 5/8/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa50yP3qetQ
Get Productive with Google's Digital Tools (60 minutes)
Original air date: 7/17/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f-LU0ukxQc
Give Your Website a Refresh Livestream (60 Minutes)
Original air date: 3/6/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nB0oOFgaSI&feature=youtu.be
Grow with Google Training for Small Business

https://smallbusiness.withgoogle.com/free-google-training/#!/
National Veteran Small Business Week: Connect with Local Customers on Google(60 minutes)
Original air date: 11/05/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=aV3vSePO-MM
Primer
Online Marketing with Google's help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=h263F6XRglo
Primer - Google Guide

Primer - Instructions on getting started.pdf
Spruce Up Your Holiday Marketing Plan (75 minutes)
Original air date: 10/16/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vRktbCztmI
Stand out to customers online with Google’s marketing essentials
Air date: 05/06/2020 -- How to set up a free You Tube Business Channel

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13YADMW3224Fxb1RkDSKsb5U2eL9464U62BmVuzP0IcM/edit#
REPLAY: Grow with Google Webinar - Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty
Originally presented by Grow with Google Trainer on May 6, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=CSVCXlJbjVg&feature=youtu.be

Libraries (Ask About Small Business Development Resources)

Brooke County Library - Wellsburg and Follansbee, WV
Check with your site librarian regarding books and e-books that are available to support your small business development plan

http://wellsburg.lib.wv.us/
Weir Library, Weirton, WV
Check with your site librarian to find books and e-books that are available to support your small business development plan.

http://weirton.lib.wv.us/

Municipal, City, & County Agencies & Services

Beech Bottom, WV

http://www.beechbottomwv.org/new_business_info.php
Bethany, WV

https://www.bethanywv.org/
Brooke County Economic Development Authority

http://www.brookewv.org/bceda.html
Brooke County Services and Contacts

http://www.brookewv.org/
Brooke Hancock Business Development Corporation

https://www.bhbdc.com/
Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Municipal Planning Commission

http://www.bhjmpc.org/about-us/
City of Weirton

http://www.cityofweirton.com/
City of Wellsburg

https://www.cityofwellsburg.us/

NONPROFIT CENTER

How to Start a Nonprofit

https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/how-start-nonprofit
National Council of Nonprofits Resource Center

https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources

SBA -SBDC - SCORE Resources

Certify SBA
U.S. SBA's certification management - various

https://www.certify.sba.gov/
How can the SBDC help?

https://wvsbdc.com/images/resources/OverviewBrochure.pdf
SBA Training Center (National)

https://www.sba.gov/course/
SBA Videos
Explore the topic of interest to you

https://www.sba.gov/videos
SBDC Training Calendar
View Btaining Calendar. Also find free online Business Fundamentals Course

http://wvsbdc.com/training-calendar.html
SCORE

https://www.score.org/
SCORE Training Resources

https://www.score.org/content/browse-library
SCORE Webinars

https://www.score.org/live-webinars
USA.GOV -- Opening Business in WV

https://www.usa.gov/state-business/west-virginia
WV Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC)

https://wvsbdc.com/

State & National Level Resources

Agriculture & Farm Resources in WV

https://extension.wvu.edu/agriculture/news/2018/04/05/west-virginia-farm-resources
Business4WV State Online Portal

https://www.business4wv.com/b4wvpublic/default.aspx
Dreambuilder, The Women's Business Center

https://dreambuilder.bluedrop.io/?cl=program
EO - Entrepreneurs' Organization

https://www.eonetwork.org/
Minority Business Development

https://www.mbda.gov/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
NFIB - National Federal of Independent Businesses

https://www.nfib.com/
SBA - 10 Steps to Starting Your Business

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business/
SBA - Entrepreneur Resource Guide
Entrepreneur Resource Guide

file:///C:/Users/Joan/Dropbox/0%20=%20AmeriCorps_VISTA/PROJECTS/Entrepreneur%20Center%20-%20Libraries/national-resource-guide-6-3-19.pdf
SBA - Small Business Certification

https://www.certify.sba.gov/
Secretary of State Resources

https://sos.wv.gov/business-licensing/Pages/default.aspx
State Journal

https://www.state-journal.com/
State Portal

https://www.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx#home
United States Association Small Business and Entrepreneurship

https://www.usasbe.org/page/intro?
WV - One Stop for Business Portal

https://business4.wv.gov/operatemybusiness/Pages/Business-Counseling.aspx
WV Brownfields Assistance Center

http://wvbrownfields.org/
WV Guide to Business Start Up

https://sos.wv.gov/business-licensing/Documents/StartingABusinessGuide.pdf
WV Minority Business Connections

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-west-virginia-minority-business-expo-tickets-51017013260?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
WV Municipal League

https://www.wvml.org/
WV Small Business Development Center (Local SBDC)

http://wvsbdc.com/

Substance Abuse Prevention Resources

Help & Hope WV

https://helpandhopewv.org/
Mental/Behavioral Health Site

https://stigmafreewv.org/
Substance Abuse Site

https://helpandhopewv.org/

TOOL BOX - Explore Budget, Finance, & More!

Mint

https://www.mint.com/
National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)

https://www.nfib.com/business-resources/
Personal Capital

https://www.personalcapital.com/get-started?compare=quicken
The Balance - Small Business
Consult with a CPA, lawyer, insurance agent, or Secretary of State's Office for state-specific guidance.

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/
The Square

https://squareup.com/signup/us?lang_code=en
The Square Up Point of Sale (POS) System

https://squareup.com/us/en/point-of-sale?msclkid=b448051cba6c1dde0a8958077fc1a3bb&pcrid=76897129815951&pdv=c&pkw=square+point+of+sale+system&pmt=be&utm_campaign=Bing_Search_Brand_Alpha_Bundle_DesktopTablet_USA_English&utm_content=square+point+of+sale
Tiller

https://www.tillerhq.com/welcome-club-thrifty-readers/
Tools for Small Business (Many are Free)

https://www.shopify.com/tools

QuickBooks

QuickBooks - Main Site

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/
QuickBooks Learn & Support

https://community.intuit.com/products/quickbooks-help-en-us
QuickBooks OnLine

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/
QuickBooks Videos
Good How To Videos

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A2KIbMrJSb9cjCcAzDhXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyY3VucDBuBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjY4MjFfMQRzZWMDc2M-?p=QuickBooks&fr=mcafee
QUICKBOOKS-INTUIT

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/oa/online/?cid=ppc_YB_e_US_.QBO_US_BNG_Brand_Retention+-+Log+In_Exact_Search_Desktop._quickbooks%20online%20login%20intuit_txt&msclkid=b28b12712e8f115819f34f6aedf4991f&gclid=CLzZ0ayOl-MCFRDxswodji4Ozg&gclsrc=ds

Quicken

ARTICLE: 17 Best Quicken Alternatives for 2020 (Free & Paid Options)

https://clubthrifty.com/best-quicken-alternatives/
Quicken - Main Website
A finance Control System

https://www.quicken.com/

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

USDA Resource Guide
Added 4-14-20

https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_COVID-19_Fed_Rural_Resource_Guide.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0KYjEcxaQ3l3JMm_Yr7j2T50z155d8eYbDFu9swiyNZH-05pnUFxm7cmI

VETERANS - Boots to Business Grants

Boots to Business (Facebook)
If you are a veteran, this is a good site to make connections.

https://www.facebook.com/boots2business
Boots to Business (Web Site)

https://sbavets.force.com/s/
Google - Support of Veterans

grow.google/veteranled
Veteran Special Live Stream Event

https://youtu.be/aV3vSePO-MM

Workforce Development

About WV INVESTS

http://wvinvests.org/
American Job Centers - Near You

https://www.careeronestop.org/localhelp/americanjobcenters/find-american-job-centers.aspx?location=26062&radius=25&ct=0&y=0&w=0&e=0&sortcolumns=Program%20Type,GEOCODE&sortdirections=DESC,ASC&currentpage=1&olds=0&return=1
American Jobs Center (formerly workforce wv)

http://workforcewv.org/
Career One Stop

https://www.careeronestop.org/site/american-job-center.aspx
Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board

http://npworkforcewv.org/
WV INVESTS

Poster-WV-Invests_7-18-19_pdf.pdf
WV Salaries via Glassdoor

https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/State-of-West-Virginia-Salaries-E382503.htm

Youth & Entrepreneurism

2018 Business Symposium

http://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/local-news/2018/04/symposium-gives-taste-of-business-world-to-students/
5 Reasons & 5 Ways to Introduce Entrepreneurship to Kids

http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/2688-entrepreneurship-for-kids
Brickstreet/WVU Collegiate Business Plan Competition - 2018-19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he279dceXdA&feature=youtu.be
Business Symposium - General Overview

https://www.weirtonchamber.com/dr-barbara-a-matey-high-school-business-symposium/
CNBC - Entrepreneurism Sweeps America's High School Systems

https://www.cnbc.com/id/48551848
College Sponsored High School Entrepreneur Programs

http://www.babson.edu/admission/visiting-students/high-school/Pages/entrepreneurial-development-experience.aspx
EntreEd Forum Training - Lexington Kentucky

https://www.entre-edevents.org/
Entrepreneurial Training Exercises/Resource - To Review

https://eiexchange.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwns_bBRBCEiwA7AVGHhdv3JH1MZMY45uYidxIrew1Ap93cMOR-BsMiKCv3qFUjWuJILAs3BoCu6gQAvD_BwE
How to Foster the New Generation of Entrepreneurs, Through Nonprofit Partnerships

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/298191
Lemonade Day

https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/097d76_33c2e1b6b7084efc96000c77682334cd.pdf
WVU High School Business Competition

https://wvde.us/governors-economic-initiatives/student-opportunities/high-school-business-plan-competition/
Young Entrepreneur Council

https://yec.co/

Z = Stimulating Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurism

10 Traits of the Most Innovative Entrepreneurs

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250777
14 Tips to Assure Start Up Success

https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2017/12/17/14-startup-tips-from-small-business-pros/#37ac02c46c0e
ARC

http://arceco.creconline.org/
ARTICLE: What Makes A Successful Entrepreneur
Something to "brew" on!

https://successfulbusinessonline.org/what-makes-someone-an-entrepreneur
CNBC - Make It!!
On line articles to stimulate your entrepreneurial spirit

https://www.cnbc.com/make-it/success/
Entrepreneur Self Assessment: 9 Professional Tools and Tests

https://grasshopper.com/blog/9-professional-assessment-tools/
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

https://www.energizingentrepreneurs.org/
Entrepreneurial potential self-assessment (Business Development Bank of Canada)

https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/business-assessments/pages/self-assessment-test-your-entrepreneurial-potential.aspx
Entrepreneurship Defined: What it Means to Be an Entrepreneur

https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7275-entrepreneurship-defined.html
Job Training Act

https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/19/politics/trump-executive-order-job-training/index.html
Mindset

https://mindsetonline.com/changeyourmindset/firststeps/index.html
Minority Owned Businesses Supported by Incubator

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/minority-owned-start-up-businesses-can-get-expert-help/article_11cbf312-b423-52fd-bca1-42d894fdb81c.html
MONEY - Articles on Entrepreneurism

http://money.com/money/tag/entrepreneurship/
Quiz: Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/246454
Resources for Entrepreneurs

https://wvwbc.com/resources
Rural Entrepreneurism

https://connect.xfinity.com/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail/detail&folder=default0/INBOX&id=192206
SBDC - Q&A

http://wvsbdc.com/resources.html
So What is an Entrepreneur Anyway?

https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/so-what-is-an-entrepreneur-anyway.html
The Price of Entrepreneurship

https://www.inc.com/magazine/201309/jessica-bruder/psychological-price-of-entrepreneurship.html
Tips for Starting a Successful Small Business

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/top-tips-for-starting-a-business-that-will-succeed-2947246
Value Chain Analysis

https://www.marketlinks.org/good-practice-center/value-chain-wiki/overview-value-chain-approach
What is an Entrepreneur?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgedeeb/2015/11/19/what-is-an-entrepreneur-the-ultimate-definition/#601581aa7957
Who are the Entrepreneurs? (CNN-Money)

http://money.cnn.com/infographic/leadership/entrepreneurs-today/
Womenable

http://www.womenable.com/index.php
YouTube Videos on Small Business Start Up
NOTE: Take everything with a grain of salt - Follow WV Small Business Start Up Guidelines

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=small+business+start+up

Experience Destinations as a Economic Development Tool

Destination - Economic Development Planning

https://www.whitehutchinson.com/leisure/agritainment.shtml

Entrepreneur Education

ENTRE-ED

https://www.entre-ed.org/membership

TRADE TOOLS

SBA Trade Tools
Explore more resources to help you trade across North America.

https://www.sba.gov/tradetools