Resources
This is a list of resources that provide additional information about starting and running a small business or nonprofit.
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In addition to the legal topics, I included some general small business and nonprofit resources that might be helpful. As a small business owner, I am continually researching, reading, and discovering additional resources. I will update this page as I find new and helpful resources to share.
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If you have a resource not listed here you would like to share, please send it to me at: info@legaladvocacyheadquarters.com. I will add it to this page and give you credit for the assist!
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Illinois Statutes and Administrative Code
Federal Resources
As a small business owner, you've got a lot on your plate. You need to find information quickly and easily so we have created a one-stop shop of resources tailored just for small businesses! Here you will find answers to common questions about your responsibilities under the federal employment discrimination laws. You will also find tips on preventing discrimination and how to deal with issues when they do arise in your business, plus a whole lot more!​
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for small business owners.
​There is no fee to apply for an EIN when completing the application online from the IRS website. Form 2553 from the IRS. Since an S corporation is primarily a tax structure, I recommend talking to a certified public accountant to make sure you file the proper paperwork and follow the required formalities.
Intellectual Property
Overtime Facts
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Department of Labor (Overtime pay fact sheets)
SIU Small Business Resources
​“From start-up coaching, business planning, peer-to-peer connections, and expert advisors to flexible co-working memberships, business space options, and student programs…if we don’t have it, we’ll do our best to find it. Getting started is as simple as letting us know how we can help.”
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“The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University provides no-cost, confidential, one-on-one business advising services, training opportunities, and business resources for small businesses in southern Illinois.”
Veteran Owned Small Business Information
Certification Program for Veteran Owned Business
The NVBDC is the nation’s leading third-party authority for certification of veteran owned businesses of all sizes and the corporations wanting to engage them.
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NaVOBA is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed and led by Corporate America. NaVOBA’s mission is to create corporate contracting opportunities for America’s Veteran’s and Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprises (VBEs/SDVBEs) through certification, advocacy, outreach, recognition and education.
Misc. Educational Resources
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World and host of The Profit on CNBC. “Ideas. Information. Inspiration. With a head for numbers and a heart for giving back, Marcus has created his BUSINESS LEARNING CENTER with lessons that are FREE for ALL. Do your business a favor and start learning today!”​
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Thousands of Free online courses with Certificates and Diplomas; Get career guidance and boost your resume. No enrollment or subscription fees.
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Learn finance and managerial accounting from the ground up with a series of no-cost online courses from MIT Open Courseware. Pick and choose the coursework that benefits your SMB the most or work through the entire curriculum, up to and including graduate-level courses.
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DIY Business Services
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