SME Toolkit

Free Small Business Information

IBM offers the Small Business Toolkit, us.smetoolkit.org, a complimentary, online resource with an array of features providing expert advice for starting, growing or maintaining a small business. The tools include daily expert advice by Jim Blasingame, the #1 ranked small business expert on the Internet. A blog called Deborah's Biz Basics sponsored by BuzGate.org provides a forum for women to discuss business issues and get advice. And a small business video learning series is available covering topics such as incorporating, bookkeeping, managing credit and avoiding burnout. Complimentary, individual counseling is also available via MicroMentor.

The Small Business Toolkit was launched by IBM and the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank and especially designed for Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American and Women-owned businesses. It also contains thousands of how-to articles, free Web software, press release distribution offerings and directory listing, financial calculators, business readiness quizzes, HR and more. The majority of the toolkit is also available in Spanish. Recent additions to the Small Business Toolkit include a podcast providing advice on the impact of the economic stimulus package for small businesses and a feature detailing free help.

Click here to download the SME Toolkit US brochure for more information or visit us.smetoolkit.org to register