Hamlar Business Broker believes in our clients making a well informed decision with the best information available. Hence, we have included some useful tools and resources available for potential buyers and sellers.
The following is a list of online resources that many of our clients have found helpful:
ASBDCN (www.asbdc-us.org) – America’s Small Business Development Center Network. - BankRate (www.bankrate.com) - Site includes information about bank loans, interest rates, etc.
- Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org) – Find the local Better Business Bureau in your community.
- BizFilings (www.bizfilings.com) - For assistance in setting-up your new company.
- Business.Gov (www.business.gov) – This is the official business link to the US government and provides a helpful summary of germane business rules and regulations for US business owners.
- Entrepreneur Magazine (www.entrepreneur.com) – Leading magazine for entrepreneurs.
- GCF Valuations (www.gvalue.com) – GCF is an independent company
- Inc Magazine (www.inc.com) – Leading magazine for business owners.
- International Franchise Association (www.franchise.org) – The trade association for the franchise industry.
- Ladies Who Launch (www.ladieswholaunch.com) – Network for women entrepreneurs.
- Microsoft Small Business Center (www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness) – Microsoft provides advice, products and information for your small business.
- Minority Business Development Agency (www.mbda.gov) – A branch of the US Commerce Development focused on helping minority business owners. Learn more about becoming a certified MBE.
- National Restaurant Association (www.restaurant.org) – The leading business association for the restaurant industry.
- SCORE (www.score.org) – The Service Corp Of Retired Executives provides consulting services to small business owners.
- Small Business Administration (www.sba.gov) – The SBA is the US government’s primary agency for providing assistance to small business owners. Be sure to learn more about SBA loan programs.
- US Department Of Agriculture (www.rurdev.usda.gov) – The USDA provides financing for qualifying business acquisitions and other business investments in rural areas.
- US Patent and Trademark Office (www.uspto.gov) – Research existing trademarks and patents or learn more about obtaining a trademark or patent for your business.