Entrepreneurship: Management
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For help with researching the organizational structure, human resources, and other aspects of management, try the following resources. You also might get some help by checking similar sample business plans. For tips on locating sample plans, check the Business Plans tab of this guide.
Business Structure
- Choose a Business StructureManaged by the Oregon Office of the Secretary of State.
- Choose Your Business StructureFrom the U.S. Small Business Administration
Licensing
- State Licensing RequirementsFrom the Oregon Secretary of State.
- State Licenses & PermitsFrom the U.S. Small Business Administration
Equipment & Material Purchasing
- THOMAS.NETDirectory of suppliers and products.
- Alibaba.comFind manufacturers, suppliers, and importers/exporters.
- Kompass.com"Global B2B directory."
- McRAE's BLUE BOOKIndustrial directory for North America.
Salaries & Benefits
- Salary FinderProvides wage information on over 800 occupations. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Pay and Benefits (by BLS)Collection of surveys from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Small Businesses Health InsuranceFrom Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace.
- Hire & Manage EmployeesPayroll, employee benefits, etc. By the Small Business Administration.
Facilities and Site Location
- How to Find the Right Location for Your StoreArticle from the popular small business magazine Entrepreneur.
- Oregon Prospector (by Business Oregon)Find buildings, sites, businesses, and communities in Oregon.
- Small Business LiaisonsFrom Development Services, City of Portland.