The Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a state-based organization offering a wealth of free and low-cost information, management counseling and educational services designed to support Indiana small business owners and potential entrepreneurs. The mission of the SBDC is to help Indiana business grow and create new jobs within the state.

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This site offers resources for starting a business, relocating your business, obtaining business licenses and permits, and information on job resources and labor law. It also features assistance in business advisory services, business training, networking organizations, local economic development, business advisory services for minorities and women, financial and regulatory assistance.

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INBiz magazine provides information, insights, and business lessons about starting and growing a company from the ground up. Published twice annually by the IEDC, INBiz features articles by Indiana’s business experts and provides crucial information for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses.

• INBiz Magazine (Spring 2007)
• INBiz Magazine (Fall 2007)

Indiana does not have any one single, comprehensive business license. However, all businesses operating in Indiana are subject to regulatory requirements that may involve several state agencies. Businesses that are starting, expanding, hiring employees for the first time, changing ownership or organizational structure, or moving into Indiana will find the answers they need.

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Find it Fast! Know what you're looking for and want to find it fast? Select business topics using an A-Z listing, or by business type such as sole proprietor, corporation, etc. We also provide links to major business subjects, such as Business Expenses, which provides a gateway to all related information on that subject.

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The Secretary of State’s Business Services Division administers all business-related responsibilities for the Secretary of State including registering of new businesses, filing of commercial liens, and issuance of trademarks, notaries public and summonses.

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This site offers a listing of all business tax types with contact phone numbers. Locate tax rates, interest rates, and penalty amounts. Check filing deadlines for any tax type. Look up information for contacting the business section of the Indiana Department of Revenue.

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SmallBizU is for those individuals seeking thought-leadership. Designed specially for entrepreneurs and small businesses, this online university seeks to instill a formal business intelligence--the capacity to solve problems, meet challenges, and create valued products.

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