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Federal Government Agencies Directory Best of the Net
If you need to find a U.S. federal government agency, this directory from the LSU libraries, is the place to start. It lists agencies and their sub-agencies in all branches of the federal government and has hyperlinks to most of them.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Data
From this site you can select standard reports or tailor specific reports for demographic data that may help your business, or your client's business.

Business LINC
From the US Small Business Administration, a mentor network, intermediaries, and case studies to help small business.

Employee or Independent Contractor?
This State of Missouri site details the 20 tests the IRS uses to determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor. It also explains their significance.

Employment Law Guide
The US Department of Labor publishes the Employment Law Guide. The Guide helps you find out which requirements apply to your business and provides links to requirements so you can develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies.

FedWorld Index
FedWorld offers a comprehensive central access point for searching, locating, ordering and acquiring US government information.

FirstStep Employment Law Advisor
This new US Department of Labor web site is designed to help employers determine which laws apply to their business. It also provides links to compliance information.

Government Information Sharing Project (US)
This project by Oregon State University was developed to provide WWW access to a variety of federal statistical information in demographics, economics and education. It gives data down to the county level in easy to use formats.

Recommendations for Managing Consumer Complaints
From US dept of Commerce, responsive business approaches to meeting consumer complaints

Small Business Startup Kit
From the US Small Business Administration, tips on getting started, finding financing, regulations, and resources.

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