Helpful resources and links for home businesses, small businesses and individuals.
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 details and how you can use them to
benefit your firm.
Portlandia Club
Women supporting other women in business, career and professional
development.
www.portlandia.org
Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon
A network of successful women who are interested in and encourage
professional growth.
www.oregonweo.org
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
Greener Good
Together we commit to educate, empower and support the growth of all women
professionals who value green practices.
www.greenergood.com
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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 communication skills.
www.toastmasters.org
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
U.S. Small Business Administration
Helping small businesses succeed.
www.sba.gov
Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division
To facilitate the smooth operation of commerce in Oregon, including
information about forms and fees.
www.filinginor.org
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Books
Here are some books that offer you insight into managing your
business more effectively.
The E-Myth by Michael Gerber
—Why most small businesses don’t
work and what to do about it.
Attracting Perfect
Customers by Stacey Hall and Jan Brogniez
—The power of strategic synchronicity.
The Accounting Game by Darrell Mullis
and Judith Orloff
—Basic accounting fresh from the lemonade stand.
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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