Resources



Below are links to sites that Arkansas Venture Forum members have found useful to their businesses. This site is subject to constant revision. If you have comments about any of the links below or would like to recommend a site be added to this page, please send a message with the site address to kdaniels@arcapital.com.



Extensive, well organized, and frequently updated directory of articles and resources for entrepreneurs, edited by Scott Allen.

http://entrepreneurs.about.com/

The Kauffman Foundation's online resource for entrepreneurs.

http://www.eventuring.org/

A large, well organized collection of entrepreneurial resources and advice, including business forms, news, and blogs. Geared towards smaller businesses.

http://www.allbusiness.com/

Traditional news and analysis, participatory journalism (blogging), and a social network for senior executives, technologists, and investors from a broad selection of industries.

http://www.alwayson-network.com/

Online edition of the publication for founders, investors, and service providers of early stage innovative technology based companies.

http://www.americanventuremagazine.com/

Total know-how for small business.

http://www.toolkit.cch.com/

A large collection of resources for entrepreneurs.

http://www.businessownersideacafe.com/

Plenty of excellent entrepreneurial resources.

http://edwardlowe.org/

An online matchmaking site for entrepreneurs. If you are starting a business and need to find a compatible co-founder, give this service a try.

http://www.entremate.com/

Entrepreneurial resources.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/

Great articles, events, and research for entrepreneurs.

http://www.hbs.edu/entrepreneurship/

An extensive directory of entrepreneurial resources.

http://www.entreworld.org/

Entrepreneurial resources, including frequently updated original content.

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/

Entrepreneurial resources, including frequently updated original content.

http://www.inc.com/

A large directory of business resources.

http://www.strictlybusinesssites.com/

All kinds of resources for startups and small businesses.

http://www.sba.gov/

An outstanding collection of entrepreneurial education resources, including video clips (of thought leaders like John Doerr and Guy Kawasaki), podcasts, and presentations.

http://edcorner.stanford.edu/

A large, well organized collection of articles on entrepreneurship, marketing, legal, financial, and related issues.

http://www.tannedfeet.com/

The Gauntlet is an online service that tests you and your business to see if you're ready for investment. The Gauntlet works like a virtual investor. It challenges you to answer all of the critical questions investors will ask and explains why they ask them. There is a modest fee for running the tests and receiving your report. Although we have not tried it out, it certainly appears worthwhile.

http://www.the-gauntlet.com/?affil=cayc

The Go Big Network is an online community that connects entrepreneurs, investors, and other individuals that play a role in the startup business world.

http://www.gobignetwork.com/

No nonsense tips and advice for entrepreneurs.

http://www.vcfodder.com/

A wide selection of articles and other entrepreneur resources.

http://www.zeromillion.com/entrepreneurship/

The MIT Enterprise Forum has connected technology entrepreneurs and has produced educational programs to fuel ideas and innovation worldwide. Participation and membership is open to all - MIT graduates as well as other technology business leaders, venture capitalists, industry experts, and emerging entrepreneurs.

http://enterpriseforum.mit.edu/mindshare/planning/