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Here are some helpful links to information on the Web.

The official site of the U.S. Copyright Office, with searchable databases, and information on how to register a copyright, copyright law, and publications.

The official site of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, containing searchable databases, and information on patent and trademark filings, law, inventor support, and publications.

A site operated by the U.S. Small Business Administration, providing support to businesses with links to laws, rules, and regulations, and plain English guides for starting and managing a business.

Home page for the U.S. Small Business Administration, with links to federal and other resources for small businesses.

Internal Revenue Service

The home page for the Internal Revenue Service, with online and downloadable forms and publications.

Official site of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, with information about employer's rights and responsibilities under the federal equal employment opportunity laws.

The business page of the Federal Trade Commission, with a plain English guide to antitrust law, and publications on a variety of topics such as advertising, privacy, investments, etc.

Official site of the Securities and Exchange Commission, with links to information for small businesses, SEC rules and opinions, and searchable database for company filings.

The California Secretary of State business portal, containing information on setting up California business entities, online and downloadable forms, step-by-step guides to setting up a business, and other helpful information for California businesses.

Membership information, news, and an online store for HR and management resources.

Access to Entrepreneur magazine articles on startup companies, home businesses, franchises, etc.

Information and resources for starting, running, and closing a business.