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Starting a business is expensive enough.
But fret not, o brave entrepreneurs.
Herein are business resources that wont cost you a dime.
Crowdsourcing seed money from accredited angel investors.
The site also posts helpful tidbits tailored to investors and entrepreneurs on its blog.
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Department of Labor
TheDepartment of Labors websitecan be a useful source of knowledge if you know where to look.
It provides a 10,000-foot view of hiring regulations, industry updates and news in one place.
It can be a lot to take in.
We all have that friend that will tell you youve gotten fat, she says.
They are the best to run things by.
You know they will tell you the truth.
You may have heard of Google.
You may have even used it to find this article.
But theres a lot more to it than the search engine.
Heres a primer on the many ways it can help your business.
TheCensus Bureautracks everything from general economic trends to characteristics of small business owners based on location.
TheBureau of Labor Statisticsdrills down deep into wages, inflation, workforce trends and educational attainment.
It even tracks how Americans spend their free time through the American Time Use Survey (ATUS).
Startups are often eligible without the need for revenue statements and financial projections like most loans require.
Sometimes, grants are awarded to people for simplytryingto start a certain business.
The government aggregates available grant opportunities atGrants.gov.
Libraries
Public libraries are no longer just places of dusty tomes and Dewey Decimal.
Need a lawn mower?
Check it out at the library.
A 360-degree video camera?
If your local library doesnt have a specific item, they can request it from another one.
This system offers access to expensive equipment, which can help launch side gigs or businesses.
All at the swipe of a library card.
Makerspaces
A makerspace is a community workshop where you could make things.
Podcasts
Were deep in the Golden Era of podcasts.
Here are a few suited for the suits.
There are thriving communities for entrepreneurs, where current and prospective business owners can share ideas and advice.
Here are a few communities, aka subreddits, tailored to entrepreneurs and business owners:
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Score
Since its founding in 1964,Scorehas become a crucial resource for small business owners.
The nonprofit has local chapters in every state more than 320 total.
Available advice includes business ideation, incorporation, marketing strategies, taxes and more.
The Penny Hoarder Archives
The Penny Hoarder talks to business experts and agencies to provide plainspoken advice.
Heres a quick list of our most helpful articles for budding businesses.
This collection barely scratches the surface.
Once youve finished those articles, stay up-to-date by visiting ourStart a Businesssection.
Were always sharing new strategies and advice to help make your business a success.
Adam Hardy is a former staff writer and contributor to The Penny Hoarder.
Contributor Timothy Moore updated this post for 2022.
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