An organization that represents 'angel' investors (similar to venture capital investors, angels are distinct in that they put their own money up for the investment)
"ECND is an effort of local, state and federal resource providers who offer access to over twenty financing programs and a network of organizations who offer counseling, training, and assistance to North Dakota's start-up and existing entrepreneurs."
Procurement and vendor opportunities with the government (not typically open to everyone, but if you're interested in finding out what government contract work exists, this is one place to check)
From their website, "Y Combinator is a new kind of venture firm specializing in funding early stage startups. We help startups through what is for many the hardest step, from idea to company."
Intended to be a federal portal for small business information of all kinds (starting a business, expansion of a business, accessing business financing, etc.).
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor is a not-for-profit academic research consortium that has as its goal making high quality information on global entrepreneurial activity readily available to as wide an audience as possible
A federal government website set up to promote trade between US companies and other nations. Especially useful for their Data and Analysis as well as their Business Counseling and Matchmaking programs
Free services for North Dakotans interested in creating a small business; services include assistance developing a business plan, looking at finances, and offering loans for North Dakota small businesses
This website covers business planning, licensing, registering your business name, sales tax requirements, protecting your business and other state requirements
