Small Business Toolbox
Time Required
It will take approximately 2-4 hours to read the material and complete
the activities.
Author of the Course
This course was developed by Dr. Kathy Werking, professor of communication
and owner of a craft business, SoapWerks & Werking Studio. Kathy leads
workshops on marketing arts and crafts and hospitality training. She is
a member of the team that developed the KAHT program.
What You Will Learn By Taking This Course
This course lists web-based resources for small business owners.
YOU WILL…
• be provided with small business resources that can be accessed
through the internet.
YOU WILL LEARN TO…
• Access web-based resources for writing a business plan.
• Access web-based resources for writing a marketing plan.
• Price your products for the wholesale and retail craft market.
• Obtain information on many important topics for small business
owners.
General Resources for Small Business Owners
This is the home of the Home-Based Business Owners Association. You may
obtain a 30 day guest pass and access the many resources listed here.
www.hboa.com/
The National Association for the Self-Employed hosts this website. Its
focus is on micro-businesses and has information on health insurance and
taxes as well as small business advice. www.nase.org
This website is the United States Small Business Administration’s
Resource Center. Excellent tools are available for writing business plans
and marketing plans. Starting Your Business, an on-line entrepreneurial
course is available for starting a new business. Financing Your Business
features information on the numerous SBA loan programs. Online Library
provides answers to almost any question concerning small business. Forms
needed for business are also available.www.sba.gov/
This site provides information on health insurance, a public relations
toolkit, and working tips. www.womanowned.com
This is the site for the Women’s Enterprise Institute at Midway
College, Midway, KY. This organization helps women develop and run their
own businesses and hosts classes and conferences for women entrepreneurs.
www.weimidway.org