Federal Taxes     IRS multi media center in English and Spanish Podcasts and other multimedia briefings in English and Spanish.     IRS Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop An interactive resource helps small business owners learn about their federal tax rights and responsibilities. Consists of nine stand-alone lessons. Access useful online references that enhances the learning experience by viewing references and the video lessons simultaneously.     IRS webinars for small business IRS features small business webinars and phone forums.     Small Business IRS Tax Center Small business and self-employed IRS Tax Center.   Franchise Information     American Association of Franchise Dealers (AAFD) The AAFD promotes fair and equitable franchising and dealer practices.     Franchise Consultants Contact our franchise experts for free information and for one-on-one guidance if you are considering franchise ownership. Learn about the many choices available and how to select the right one for you.     Franchise Registry Explains how to register with the Franchise Registry and its benefits   Government     cfda.gov The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) contains detailed program descriptions for Federal assistance programs.     Export Assistance The U.S. Export Assistance Center (Dept. of Commerce) provides expert counseling and advice to exporting firms.     fedbizopps.gov Search for active federal business opportunities.     Federal Government Specialty Codes (NAICS) Get the latest information on plans for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) revisions, as well as access to various reference files and tools.     Federal Gov't Central Contract Registration (CCR) Details for registering to do business with the U.S. Federal Government.     grants.gov Health and Human Services helps you find and apply for federal grants.     GSA Federal Procurement A wealth of information about working with the U.S. Federal government.     Legal and Regulatory Issues Discuss, share and get insight from fellow business owners as well as industry and government experts     Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Get the latest safety and health information from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.     Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed in your business.     Small Business Size Standards SBA standards for small business     Veterans' Assistance with business development Describes how to identify small business program availability for veterans and their dependents.     Women in Business The SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) offers training and counseling to women entrepreneurs.   Legal Resources     Maryland Intellectual Property Legal Resource Center (MIPLRC) Mission Established in 2002 to educate law students, entrepreneurs, and the community about the legal aspects of intellectual property. As part of its mission, the MIPLRC also provides free legal services on intellectual property and related matters to emerging technology companies and explores relevant legal, ethical and policy issues in the high technology and intellectual property areas.   Reading Room     SCORE Reading Room Visit the National SCORE Reading Room for articles on business planning, disaster assistance, e-business, finance and capital, human resources, leadership, legal, marketing and PR, office management, sales and customer service.   Small Business Web Sites     Asian Women in Business Supports corporate and professional Asian women.     bigstep.com Use bigstep.com's free service to create and manage a professional e-business web site to sell and market your business online.     bplans.com Learn how to write a business plan.     Business Legal Forms Legal forms available from the net.     Business Owners Toolkit Offers small business tax information, a small office/home office guidebook and more.     Business Templates An online gallery of templates that meet the needs for users who have a rudimentary understanding of business and financial planning.     businessplans.org The Center for Business Planning helps you plan, document, and evaluate all aspects of your business strategy.     Buying a Business Connects business buyers and sellers.     D.C. Government Business Resource Center How to do business in Washington, DC with information related to taxes, regulatory issues, training, market information and events.     Free Web Hosting Learn about free web hosting.     Garage Technology Ventures A venture capital investment bank for emerging technology companies.     Legal Advice Articles, Q&As and other information related to legal topics.     Loans for Women Business Owners The Women's Venture Fund help women entrepreneurs start, build and grow their own businesses with courses, counseling, credit and more.     Marketing Experts Ask Marketing Experts about how to create an online marketing environment.     National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Premiere trade association that represents the venture capital industry.     Selling a Business SellerWorks can help you find more buyers, close more sales, and get higher prices. Placing an ad is free of charge.     Small Business Resource U. S. Chamber of Commerce.     SUNBELT Business Advisors Network The largest office network of business brokerages in the world. Bringing buyers and sellers together in a confidential and professional environment. Help in buying or selling a business or buying a franchise.     Web Hosting Learn about hosting a web site for your business.