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Small Business Resource Center<\/h3>\n

AtoZ Databases<\/a>– A leading source for business and residential data in the United States.<\/p>\n

Lehigh University Small Business Development Center<\/a> – The mission of the Lehigh University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge needed to make smart decisions and prosper.<\/p>\n

Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council<\/a> – A forum for the exchange of ideas and information to grow business through education, sharing of experience and solutions, networking and connections, and recognition.<\/p>\n

Lehigh Valley\u2019s Business Cycle<\/a>\u00a0– LVBC is The Morning Call’s digital news service, provides daily updates on Lehigh Valley business news.<\/p>\n

Lehigh Valley Business –\u00a0<\/a>Lehigh Valley Business is\u00a0the source\u00a0for business news throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley providing in-depth information and advice that is pertinent to the business executive.<\/p>\n

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania – Community FactFinde<\/a>r – Find popular facts (population, income, demographics, etc.) and frequently requested data about your community.<\/p>\n

Northampton County, Pennsylvania – Community FactFinder<\/a> – Find popular facts (population, income, demographics, etc.) and frequently requested data about your community.<\/p>\n

Bethlehem PA Health Bureau<\/a>\u00a0– A listing of plans and resources for the City of Bethlehem’s Health Bureau<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center<\/a> – The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides entrepreneurs with the education, information and tools necessary to build successful businesses.<\/p>\n

Business USA.gov <\/a>– Learn the steps to start a small\u00a0business, get financing help from the government, and more.<\/p>\n

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Value Line – Investment Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal Forms and Information<\/h3>\n

Small Business Administration –\u00a0Business Licenses and Permits<\/a><\/p>\n

Small Business Administration (SBA) Grants<\/a><\/p>\n

Apply for Employer Identification Numbers.\u00a0<\/a>(EIN)<\/a> Form SS-4<\/a><\/p>\n

Form I-9 -Employment Eligibility Verification Form<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. Internal Revenue Service Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. Internal Revenue Service Forms<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. Trademark Electronic Application System<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Basics<\/a><\/p>\n

Patent Forms and applications – U.S. Patent Office<\/a><\/p>\n

Getting started with patents\u00a0<\/a>– FAQs, guides, and instructions about patents.<\/p>\n

Other<\/h3>\n

Express-Times newspaper\u00a0<\/a>– Local newspaper covering the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n

Morning Call newspaper<\/a>– Local newspaper covering the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

Public Agenda Online<\/a>– Political and social issues as expressed through public opinion polls.<\/p>\n

League of Women Voters: Nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government<\/p>\n