Links and Books for Businesses and Individuals

Local Business and Professional Organizations

Government Websites

Julia's Bookshelf

Local Business Organizations
Below is a list of several organizations and government agencies that you might find helpful in running your business. You can check out their websites for more information.

Greener Good
Together we commit to educate, empower and support the growth of all women professionals who value green practices.
www.greenergood.com

Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Formed to promote and develop entrepreneurship and economic development for ethnic minorities in Oregon.
www.oame.org

Oregon Natural Step Network
The Oregon Natural Step Network (the Network) was formed to support Oregon business, governmental, and educational organizations interested in using The Natural Step (TNS) framework for sustainability. The Network is a membership organization open to interested organizations and individuals.
www.ortns.org

Portlandia Club
Women supporting other women in business, career and professional development.
www.portlandia.org

Small Business Development Center
A client-centered approach to deliver up-to-date counseling, training, information and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management.
www.bizcenter.org

Toastmasters
The best way to improve your verbal communication skills and public speaking skills. Find a chapter near you.
www.toastmasters.org

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon
A network of successful women who are interested in and encourage professional growth.
www.oregonweo.org

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Government Websites

Internal Revenue Service
Created to provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.
www.irs.gov

Oregon Department of Revenue

Where you'll find everything you need to know about taxes and operating a business in Oregon.
www.oregon.gov/DOR/

Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division
To facilitate the smooth operation of commerce in Oregon, including information about forms and fees.
www.filinginor.org

U.S. Small Business Administration
Helping small businesses succeed.
www.sba.gov

Washington Department of Revenue

Where you'll find everything you need to know about taxes and operating a business in Washington state.

http://dor.wa.gov/

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Julia's Bookshelf
Here are some of the books that that Julia recommends to give you deeper insight into managing your business and your finances more effectively. Ask to see them the next time you visit our offices.

The Accounting Game by Darrell Mullis and Judith Orloff
—Basic accounting fresh from the lemonade stand.

The Answer by John Assaraf and Murray Smith
—Grow any business, achieve financial freedom, and live an extraordinary life.

Attracting Perfect Customers by Stacey Hall and Jan Brogniez
—The power of strategic synchronicity.

The E-Myth by Michael Gerber
—Why most small businesses don’t work and what to do about it.

The Go-Giver  by Bob Burg and John David Mann

—A little story about a powerful business idea.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad series by Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
—What the rich teach their kids about money–that the poor and middle class do not!

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
—How little things can make a big difference.

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