May 2004

New Web site connects businesses to all federal agencies

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a Web site that will serve as the business gateway for U.S. businesses to connect with federal agencies, providing specific business tools and resources.

Currently in its initial phase, Business.gov is a Web site that provides one-stop, online federal government information and services that businesses need and can access in one easy-to- find location.

Business.gov provides information and links to:

• Business development — information on starting, managing, and marketing a business.

• Financial assistance — resources for capital and credit.

• Taxes — federal and state tax resources, forms and assistance.

• Laws and regulations — Laws, regulations and other resources that affect business.

• International trade — information on export promotion, trade finance, and trade leads.

• Workplace issues — information on employee wellness, workplace safety, benefit.

• Buying and selling — links for doing business with the government

• Federal forms — finding government forms businesses need to conduct business, expand and grow.

Business.gov is slated to add more resources by the fall of 2004, including more information, sources and links designed to help businesses get the right information at the right time from home or office and on their desktops, laptops or PDAs. The site also will add special “wizards” to help businesses find answers to their questions, fill out forms, save time and be more productive.

Source: Small Business Administration, www.sba.gov

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