U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. SBA provides a wide variety of services for people looking to start-up or expand their own businesses.  In addition to financing SBA is a great source for info on  business plans, counseling, entrepreneurial workshops, and obtaining patents and trademarks.

Massachusette Alliance for Economic Development  The Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts.

Business.gov  Over 40 different Federal agencies assist or regulate businesses. With so many sources of information, finding what you want can be complicated and time-consuming. Business.gov is one of the E-Government initiatives in the President's Management Agenda. It was developed to provide better customer service for small businesses interacting with the Federal Government.

The Cape Cod Technology Council, Inc.  The Cape Cod Technology Council is an organization of technology-based companies located on Cape Cod – From Plymouth to Provincetown.   The council works to keep technology companies on the cape and encourages new companies to establish their year round businesses on the cape.  Cape Cod Technology Council's  website contains an extensive member directory of local tech companies.  

The Massachusetts Export Center, The Massachusetts Export Center, part of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network, is the state's leading provider of export development services. The Export Center is widely recognized by the local international business community as an important resource for Massachusetts businesses.

Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)  The mission of MOBD is to assist in the creation and preservation of jobs in Massachusetts. Their office provides extensive technical assistance throughout every business development stage. Visit the MOBD Web site for information about the state's business climate, workforce and technical resources, tax incentives and obtaining permits.