Helpful Small Business Links

  • Small Business Administration - www.sba.gov - This website can help you find local resources, register your business, find licenses and permits, find grants and loans, and take advantage of government incentives.
  • Oregon Secretary of State - www.filinginoregon.com - Search business names and register your own, file your annual report online, find a notary, download or print business forms and find general information about starting a business in Oregon.
  • How To Start a Business in Oregon - Guide from the Secretary of State https://sos.oregon.gov/business/pages/starting-business.aspx
  • Tools for Business Success - https://www.resources4business.info/Clackamas/ - a list of resources put together by Clackamas County including tax incentives and employer assistance, taking your business to the next step, marketing and selling tips, etc.
  • Get started with Quickbooks! Small business accounting software made easy - if you aren't sure which version to use, I can help point you in the right direction and assist with set up and training. Depending on current deals, you may receive 30 days free or 50% off for 3 months...Click here!
  • Free website builder - www.weebly.com - I have found this to be one of the easiest websites for amateur website building.
  • Grant Writing for Small Business Resources - https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/small-business-grants  
  • Free tools from Shopify, geared toward retail and online retail businesses.  Includes creating QR codes, a logo for your business, business card maker, gift certificate template, free stock photos, and barcode generator.  Click here! Under Resources, choose Free Tools or Free Stock Photos
  • Online Backup Service from iDrive - set your computer(s) or devices to back up to the cloud automatically or manually.  Military grade security.  Free version (up to 5GB) or business plan with 2TB+ storage for unlimited devices, never lose those pictures or documents again!  Checkout iDrive here​
  • Guide to Writing a Business Plan from the SBA - https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan
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Lisa M. Brown - Small Business Bookkeeping Services - Oregon - (503) 548-3038 - [email protected]
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