There are many agencies, organizations, and companies that are important for small businesses to succeed.  Listed below are links to groups that will be important as you venture into owning and running your small business.

Directories - Contain listings of useful information

Made in the USA Database - www.madeinusa.org
Thomas Industrial Directory -  www.thomasnet.com
Wifi Free Spot listings -  www.wififreespot.com

Government Resources - Government sites for small business
IRS small business page - www.irs.gov/businesses/small
Links to each state's Secretary of State - www.nass.org/sos/sosflags.html
Patent and Trademark Offices - www.uspto.gov
Small Business Administration - www.sba.gov
US Government web portal - www.usa.gov
US Government business services  - www.business.gov

Legal Resources - sites with good legal resources for businesses
NOLO Legal Books and Materials - www.NOLO.com
US Legal Forms - www.uslegalforms.com
The Company Corporation - www.corporate.com

Organizations and Groups - business groups and organizations

Better Business Bureau -  www.bbb.org
Chamber of Commerce -  www.uschamber.com
National Association for the Self employeed -  www.nase.org
OSHA Small Business page -  www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/index.html
Small Business and Entrepreneurial  Councile -  www.sbecouncil.org
Society of Retired Executives - www.score.org

Small Business Forums - provide an opportunity to interact with other business owners
Idea Cafe CyberSchmooz Forum - businessownersideacafe.com
Small Business Brief -  www.smallbusinessbreif.com/forum/index.php?
Small Business Forum -  www.small-business-forum.com
Small Business Forum -  www.smallbusinessforum.com