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| The
General Accounting Office (GAO) provides links to
US government financial reports, GAO tax and legal reports,
recent testimony and information about FraudNET, a program
for reporting abuse of government funds. |
| The
Internal Revenue Service provides a wealth of information
on current and back-year tax forms. In addition, they
have a daily news section that provides up-to-date tax
information relevant for both personal and business interests. |
| Social
Security Online features an Employer's Kit, allows
you to file W-2 Reports online, and other online services. |
| Tax
and Accounting Sites Directory is a pointer source
for tax information. To differentiate itself from other
sites, taxsites.com groups other tax websites into categories:
federal tax law, state taxes, tax forms. Also includes
Canadian tax forms. |
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| MyTechnologyLawyer.com
provides all kinds of technology legal assistance, from
consultation to arbitration to
legal forms to The
MyTechnologyLawyer Radio Show. |
| Directory
of Data Modeling Resources:
Conceptual Data Modeling, Logical Data Modeling, and Physical
Data Modeling. |
| Wilshire
Conferences
website offers conference materials, interview notes and
articles regarding the IT industry. |
| MeasureUp
provides testing software for practice technical certification
tests for Microsoft, Sun, Oracle, and more, plus certification
information and industry news. |
| DM
Review
(Data Management Review), is a publication offering articles
on business
strategy, business intelligence, analytics, data warehousing
and CRM across all major industries. |
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| CNN
World Time provides immediate time and date for cities
around the world. Please note: this site requires the
ShockWave plugin. |
| Time
Services Department of the Department of the Navy
is the United States' official timekeeper and at this
site you can find out the official time. You can also
view an official Time Zone Conversion chart. |
| Time
Zone Converter allows you to convert the time zone,
time, and date from one date and location to another. |
| Time
Zone Converter from The Time Zone allows you to select
city/country and provides you with the date and time of
that location It also allows you to convert time between
two locations. |
| The
World Clock provides you with the current local time
around the world on one single page. You can sort the
table by country and time zone. |
| World
Time Zone displays current times and dates all over
the globe, and provides a Sun Map that tells you where
it's daylight and where it's night. |
| The
World Clock
displays a visual map of the world's time. |
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| Barnes
& Noble University offers over 100 online classes
taught by authors and other experts, with new classes
offered every month. Some of the classes are free. |
| MSN's
Encarta eLearning Center
offers online degree and certificate programs in Technology
and Computing, Business and Finance, Science and Engineering,
Arts and Humanities, Education, Health and Medicine. |
| BusinessTrainingMedia.com
provides all kinds of training solutions for almost any
business need. |
| CareerOneStop's
Training and Education Center allows you to assess your
skills, determine your training needs for specific occupations,
how those skills are measured, and helps you locate the
training you need. |
| University
of Phoenix
offers flexible degree programs. |
| Help
Desk Institute
offers Help Desk and Support professionals conferences,
certification and training. |
| How
Stuff Works
is a good general resource on how things work, from products
to finance to science, this is a great resource when you
need information and knowledge. |
| Pink
Elephant
offers IT Service Management Best Practices conferences,
education and training. |
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| Babel
Fish
offers free instant translations. Be aware that these
instant services provide literal and rough translations,
and are almost never exact. |
| Google's
Language Tools
also provides instant free translations and site searches
for specific language web pages. |
| FreeTranslations.com
provides free instant translations or human translations,
for a fee. When accuracy and nuance count, human translations
are a requirement. |
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| Bureau
of Transportation Statistics (BTS) providesUS and
International transportation statistics, access to the
Journal of Transportation and Statistics, and search the
National Transportation Library. Be sure to check out
the International Transportation section of the site for
reports on North American and other geographic statistics. |
| Mexican
Institute of Transport (IMT) provides information
on transportation in Mexico. Publications, statistics
and links for further information is available on the
site. While this link is an English interface, much of
the site is in Spanish. |
| Organisation
for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): Transport
reports on transportation issues in its 30 member countries
internationally. You can find information on market segments
such as aviation, maritime, and road transport. |
| Transport
Canada site links you to policies, publications and
statistics on transportation in Canada. The publications
site provides reports from Transport Canada, including
annual transportation reports and links to other publication
sites. |
| The
Transport Web is a portal to a variety of transportation
information and sites on the Internet. Find links to transportation
databases, magazines, official sites, software guides
and further transportation links. |
| US
Department of Transportation (DOT) site is the official
gateway to US transportation information. While there
is some information available from this site, the Bureau
of Transportation Statistics (BTS) site provides more
data on transportation in the US. |
| Yahoo!
Directory: Transportation points you in the right
direction for whatever transportation information you
might need: aviation, trucking, highways, government agencies,
statistics, news and media. |
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| Office
of Travel and Tourism Industries provides travel and
tourism information: market and feasibility data, competitive
intelligence, strategic planning, etc. |
| Destination
Spa Group
offers Travel Professionals' Resource Pages for Spa Vacations. |
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| TrendWatching.com
provides information on the latest consumer trends, new
products, and forecasts of things to come. Free newsletter. |
| SpringWise.com
reports on new business ideas, ventures, trends and innovations.
Free newsletter. |
| BrainSurgery.co
offers a section on future trends dealing with articles
on artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, etc. |
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| National
Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is dedicated to
defining, serving, and representing the interests of the
venture capital and private equity industries. You can
view news, industry statistics, legislative information,
event details, and a list of publications (free to members). |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PWC) is famous for their venture capital surveys
and best practices information. You can view some best
practices information and current and past survey results
for free. Full access is only available to participants
of the surveys. |
| VentureExpert
is a collection of databases of private equity information,
including 20,000 portfolio companies, 34,000 executives,
4,500 private equity firms, 7,000 private equity funds,
and 120,000 company investments. You can view venture
capital news for free on this site as well as sample reports.
To obtain access to the databases, you must be a subscriber. |
| VentureOne
is a research company specializing in the VC industry.
Its "Venture Source" product: "provides
information on more than 7,800 companies, hundreds of
venture-investment firms, 18,000 financing transactions,
and 50,000 key executives." |
| Wall
Street Journal Start-up is a resource designed for
small-business professionals and entrepreneurs. It can
assist you in creating a business plan, researching potential
market opportunities and stay on top of the trends that
can affect your business. Resources include an online
business plan tool, franchise opportuntiy data, venture
capital firm database, and a business venture listing
(businesses for sale etc.). You can search most of the
data for free and will be alerted when there is a charge. |
| Galantes
Venture Capital and Private Equity Directory |
| Babson
College, Horn Library access to Galantes Venture Capital
and Private Equity directory. |
| Private
Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO) was created in
1970 to assist in the financing of U.S. exports through
the mobilization of private capital as a supplement to
the financing available from commercial banks and other
lenders. |
| Overseas
Private Investment Corporation - OPIC's mission is
"to mobilize and facilitate the participation of
United States private capital and skills in the economic
and social development of less developed countries and
areas, and countries in transition from nonmarket to market
economies ..." |
| Ex-Im
Bank provides guarantees of working capital loans
for U.S. exporters, guarantees the repayment of loans
or makes loans to foreign purchasers of U.S. goods and
services, and provides credit insurance against non-payment
by foreign buyers. |
| USAID
is an independent federal government agency that receives
overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of
State. The agency works to support long-term and equitable
economic growth and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives. |
| Emerging
Venture Network - EVN's mission is to stimulate the
growth of high-impact companies led by emerging entrepreneurs
by providing access to education, training and venture
resources. |
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| WebMagic's
Firesale - Domain name sales, inquiries. |
| Digital
Web Magazine intended for professional web designers. |
| Small
Biz Planet
offers consulting, marketing and software development
services specifically for your website. |
| ChannelSeven.com
is a source for internet marketing and advertising. |
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| Fairy
Tale Wedding Shop
offers medieval style dresses. |
| Island
Wedding Shop
offers beach theme wedding and party favors, accessories
for any wedding, plus an Idea
Gallery and Forum. |
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| Bizwomen
is a website for business women who are interested in
joining an online business community that addresses women's
business and personal issues. Links include business resources,
business opportunities, Internet technology, marketing,
women-oriented sites on the web, and travel sites. Also
included are documents that cover writing a business plan,
developing a marketing strategy, and financing a business. |
| Women's
Wire covers news, profiles, and resource lists related
to women online. The coverage is international in scope
and although the business information is light in comparison
to bizwomen, the site does have some useful advice and
insights that can help both men and women. |
| TheJobFairy.com
is a website geared toward women in Information Technology.
They offer resume assistance for technical positions,
tell you about the latest skills, provide access to women's
groups, have pertinent articles, a humor section, links
to salary surveys, and links to over 500 job sites. All
free! |
| National
Organization of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) vision
is to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social
and political spheres of power worldwide. |
| BlueSuitMom.com
seeks to provide work and family resources to balance
the lives of executive working mothers and their employers.
They offer advice on parenting, career advancement, balancing
work and family, meal planning and family health and fitness. |
| Bizy
Moms
offers classes, business ideas, and resources for home
businesses, and advice on how to avoid scams. Free newsletter. |
| Business
and Professional Women/USA
promotes equity for all women in the workplace through
advocacy, education and information. |
| University
of Chicago Women's Business Group |
| American
Business Women's Association |
| African
Women's Networking Group |
| Pittsburgh
Women's Networking Group |
| The
American Association of University Women
is a national organization that promotes education and
equity for all women and girls. |
American
Association of Women Radiologists
was founded in 1982 to offer its members
educational programs and networking capabilities that
will enhance personal and professional lives of women
radiologists. |
| The
American Medical Women's Association
is an organization which functions at the local, national,
and international level to advance women in medicine and
improve women's health. They achieve this by providing
and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise,
mentoring, and strategic alliances. |
| Association
of Women in Surgery
- To inspire, encourage, and enable women surgeons to
realize their professional and personal goals. |
| Women
in Health Care Management
provides a forum for professional women to network, share
information, meet their peers and keep abreast of developments
in the health care field. WHCM work in all health care
settings, from acute care hospitals to HMO's, consulting
firms, private non-profits, and long-term care facilities.
They work at many levels, from junior supervisory positions
to senior management roles. |
The
Society of Women Engineers
works to stimulate women to achieve full potential in
careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of
the engineering profession as a positive force in improving
the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
SWE offers building skills useful in your career: There
are opportunities to plan meetings, organize career guidance
events, hone your public speaking skills, and even plan
a National Conference. SWE offers many opportunities to
make contacts at large and small companies. |
| American
Society of Women Accountants
- The mission of ASWA is to enable women in all accounting
and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional
and economic potential and to contribute to the future
development of their profession. The majority of members
have attained professional certifications such as CPA,
CMA, CIA, and CFP. |
| American
Woman's Society of CPA's
(AWSCPA) purpose is to help members achieve their full
potential and to actively promote equity within the profession.
AWSCPA is the only organization devoted exclusively to
the support and professional development of women CPAs.
This organization has many local affiliates. |
| Financial
Women International
- professional growth, information sharing, peer networking,
mentoring, leadership development, and career advancement.
Membership is open to professionals from all sectors of
the financial services industry, including commercial
banks, savings and loan institutions, credit unions, credit
providers, consulting firms, etc. |
| The
Financial Women's Association of New York
(FWA) is one of the nation's most dynamic, non-profit
professional organizations. Supported by a diverse membership
of more than 1,100 women and men, the FWA helps members
advance their careers and enhance their personal development
through special events and networking opportunities. |
| Association
for Women in Computing
- AWC's purpose is to provide opportunities for professional
growth through networking and through programs on technical
and career-oriented topics. AWC encourages high standards
of competence and promotes a professional attitude among
its members. AWC members include all kinds of computing
professionals, such as programmers, system analysts, operators,
technical communicators, Internet and World Wide Web specialists,
trainers, engineers, consultants and home hobbyists. |
| Association
of Professional Insurance Women
provides unparalleled opportunities for professional development
and networking to help women advance their careers. |
| The
National Association of Insurance Women
is dedicated to the professional development of its members
through educational programs and networking opportunities.
Open to both men and women who are employed in the insurance
or risk management industries, NAIW's diverse membership
provides: mentors, role models and information, which
insurance professionals need to succeed and the motivation
and support to help accomplish career goals. |
| Women
in Insurance & Financial Services
supports and encourages relationships and activities that
enhance the success of women in the insurance and financial
services industry. |
| The
Association of Women in Communications
(AWC) is a professional organization that champions the
advancement of women across all communication disciplines
by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning
its members at the forefront of the evolving communications
era. |
| Women
in Publishing
aims to promote the status of women working in publishing
and related trades by helping them to develop their careers.
Through WiP there are opportunities to learn more about
your area of work, share information and expertise, give
and receive support, and partake in practical training
for career and personal development. |
| Women
Executives in State Government
(WESG) is a national non-profit membership organization
committed to excellence in state government — through
innovation, creative public-private partnerships, and
the development of future leaders. WESG members are statewide
elected officials (Governors, Lt. Governors, Attorneys
General, State Treasurers, etc.) and top-appointed officials
(cabinet secretaries, regulatory commissioners, agency
directors, Governors' senior staff, etc.) in the executive
branch of state government. |
| The
National Association of Professional Mortgage Women
(NAPMW) is the premier network of individuals within the
mortgage community that promotes professional and personal
development for women through educational and leadership
opportunities. |
| The
Women's Council of Realtors
is a community of real estate professionals creating career
opportunities, promoting success strategies and inspiring
leadership and individual achievement. |
| The
Association for Women Geoscientists
exists to promote the professional development of its
members, to provide geoscience outreach to girls, and
to encourage women to become geoscientists. |
| Association
for Women in Science
is dedicated to receiving equity and full participation
for women in science, technology, engineering and math.
AWIS is the largest multidisciplinary science organization
for women in the United States. |
| Families
and Work Institute
is a non-profit organization that addresses the changing
nature of work and family life. We are committed to finding
research-based strategies that foster mutually supportive
connections among workplaces, families, and communities. |
| Organization
of Women in International Trade
(OWIT), a non-profit professional organization designed
to promote women doing business in international trade
by providing networking and educational opportunities.
Our members include women and men doing business in all
facets of international trade including finance, public
relations, government, freight forwarding, international
law, agriculture, sales and marketing, import/export,
logistics, and transportation. |
| The
American Business Women's Association
(ABWA) works to bring together businesswomen of diverse
occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help
themselves and others grow personally and professionally
through leadership, education, networking support, and
national recognition. ABWA offers options for every phase
of your career. |
