Resources
This page contains a list of resources, in addition to those I provide, that you may find helpful in your pursuit of creating and growing a business as a solopreneur. I welcome feedback. Let me know what products or services you are interested in. Plus, let me know what experiences you have in using the items I have listed here. You can contact me with your questions, comments and requests.
Connecting with the US Hispanic Community
The Hispanic market is one of the fastest growing segments of the economy in the United States. In 2007, the Hispanic market accounted for more than $800 billion in purchasing power, reaching over $900 billion in 2008 and projected to reach $1 trillion by 2011.
Multi Entrepreneur Ideas is an excellent bilingual marketing partner, providing services in English and Spanish, to connect you with this growing market.
http://multientrepreneurideas.com
Funding
If you are seeking funds to launch your business or need to secure a line of credit to help take your business to the next level, check out Business Money Today. Let the pros at Business Money Today assist you with your financing needs.
http://www.businessmoneytoday.com/
Health Care
An excellent resource for receiving health care insurance quotes, information about health care in your state and current policies being debated by our government, check out Health Insurance Resource Center – an independent Internet organization.
http://www.healthinsurance.org/
Legal Structure
Need to set up a legal structure and determine the necessary city, county, state and federal applications for your venture? Check out BizFilings.com
Market Research
This group contains a variety of sources for finding information about your target market. These are government agencies, private firms and pollsters (through whom you can create your own personalized surveys to find out specific information directly from your target market).
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Marketing & Multimedia Services
Once you get your business started, you need to create a consistent, identifiable brand and get it buzzing in the marketplace. Multi Entrepreneur Ideas helps you accomplish this with their multimedia services.
http://multientrepreneurideas.com/
Printing
Looking for a one-stop shop for your business printing needs? VistaPrint offers online solutions for everything from business cards and logo designs, to t-shirts, pens, letterhead, envelops, rubber stamps, banners and more … at very reasonable prices.
Secure Online Payments
Enjoy the benefits of accepting plastic payment on-line, over the phone, or in person. Contact Rob Oryl with Payment Revolution (part of Wells Fargo) for more details.
Web Design
Are you a small business with a small budget, but want a big Internet presence and professional service? Contact YNG Web Solutions and have them help you make your mark on the web.
http://yngwebsolutions.com/index.html
Feel free to contact me about your experience.
