Free Business Resources
Access a curated collection of free resources to help you start, manage, and grow your business. From planning and legal guidance to marketing and operations, these tools and educational materials are designed to support your entrepreneurial journey.
Business Planning
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Offers a 10-step guide to plan, launch, and manage your business, plus free counseling and training.
Access ResourceSCORE
Provides free mentoring from experienced professionals, webinars, workshops, and educational resources.
Access ResourceSmall Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Offers free consulting and low-cost training for business plans, marketing, and financial management.
Access ResourceBplans
Provides over 500 free business plan templates to help secure funding and plan effectively.
Access ResourceLegal and Administrative
IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Offers resources for tax compliance, including forms, instructions, and educational materials.
Access ResourceU.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Provides free information on applying for patents and registering trademarks.
Access ResourceNational Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
Offers free resources and tools for self-employed individuals, including legal assistance.
Access ResourceFinance and Accounting
Money Smart for Small Business (FDIC)
Offers free training modules on financial management, tax planning, banking services, and insurance.
Access ResourceNav
Helps find financing options and provides free tools to manage credit and finances.
Access ResourceMarketing and Sales
Google Business Profile
Allows businesses to manage their online presence on Google Search and Maps, helping customers find them.
Access ResourceHubSpot
Provides a free CRM platform, marketing tools, and free courses through HubSpot Academy.
Access ResourceOffers free networking resources, learning courses, and marketing solutions for business growth.
Access ResourceMeetUp
A platform to find and join local groups and events for networking and learning from other owners.
Access ResourceOperations and Learning
MIT Open Learning Library
Offers free, self-paced courses from MIT, covering business topics for professional development.
Access ResourceCoursera
Partners with universities to offer free courses on business and entrepreneurship, with certification options.
Access ResourceAlison
Provides free online courses with certification in business management, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Access ResourceAmazon's Small Business Academy
Offers free resources like live events, podcasts, on-demand classes, and guides for starting and growing a business.
Access ResourceSpecific Audiences
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Supports minority-owned businesses with educational and financial resources.
Access ResourceSBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership
Provides resources and support for women entrepreneurs.
Access ResourceVeterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Offers support for veteran-owned small businesses, including educational resources.
Access ResourceCommunity and Advocacy
National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
Offers advocacy, webinars, referral services, insights, and networking events for small businesses.
Access ResourceU.S. Chamber of Commerce
Advocates for small businesses, providing on-demand videos and weekly forecasts impacting small companies.
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These free resources are your gateway to business success. Choose the tools and educational materials that best fit your needs and start building your knowledge today.
Last Updated: June 3, 2025