Entrepreneurship and Management

Resources for Starting and Managing a Business

A collection of entrepreneurial and business tools and resources to help you successfully start and manage your own business.

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses.
• U.S. SBA - Baltimore, MD District - Information about starting, financing, and expanding your business within Maryland
• Maryland Department Commerce - Various assistance tools for doing business within Maryland
• SBDC Research Network National Information Clearinghouse - A treasure trove for entrepreneurs, including a list of U.S. small-business development centers and links to many other internet resources
• America's Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) Resources - Links to websites that offer information, services and/or products for small business
• SCORE - 13,000+ volunteer, knowledgeable and experienced businesspeople nationwide provide resources, templates, tools, training and mentoring to small business
• One Stop Shop for Business Assistance - Free information for business assistance provided by the University of Maryland
• Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship - Facilitates, supports, and encourages entrepreneurship and new enterprise growth in the Mid-Atlantic region through outreach, education, and research
• Entrepreneurial Edge - Information, research and educational experiences that support entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system
• Entrepreneur Magazine News - Resources, links and other information for entrepreneurs
• Inc. Online - Articles, discussion groups, resources and more
• Franchise Handbook - Franchising opportunities, features, tips, and links
• Maryland's Entrepreneurship/Business Ecosystem Hub Platform
• UMD Resources for Veteran Founders | University of Maryland Innovation Gateway
• UMD Resources for Black Founders
• UMD Resources for Women Founders