Resources for Entrepreneurs

The following is a list of sites useful to entrepreneurs. Check back frequently for new additions.

**NEW** VentureArchetypes' list of 150+ Top VC Blogs—we are compiling a comprehensive list of blogs written by VCs, which can be very helpful to 'get inside their minds' (particularly if you are pitching these particular folks).

Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurial Leadership—a site dedicated to all things entrepreneurial. Highly recommended. Find the Kauffman Foundation site here and the excellent resource site here.

Wall Street Journal's Startup.com—articles, news, and resources. Excellent site, though it tends to have a "small business" focus (vs. a high-growth startup focus).

U.S. Small Business Administration—extensive resources for starting, managing, and financing your business, run by the SBA.

United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship—an affiliate of the International Council for Small Business. Conferences, news and resources.

Young Entrepreneurs' Organization—Networking and resources for business owners under 40.

Startup Venture Toolbox—Excellent collection of tools, resources, and documents focused on helping entrepreneurs take their company from idea to exit.

Inc. Magazine—Online version of the well-regarded small business-focused magazine.

BusinessWeek Online Small Business Center—Decent articles, but heavy on the pop-up ads.

Venturewire—VC news and information. Most of the site requires a paid subscription, but the Daily Alert is free and useful to see who's getting funded.

National Venture Capital Association—VC trade organization.

VentureBlog—Blog written by members of August Capital.

WorkIT—Listing of events in the SF Bay Area, mainly geared towards tech startups.

IBF Conferences—Hosts events such as the Venture Investing Conference and the Early Stage Venture Investing Conference, as well as industry-specific events.

Harvard Business School Working Knowledge—articles and "thought leadership" on various business topics.

McKinsey Quarterly—more "thought leadership" from this top consulting firm.

Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs—tech-focused networking organization. Hosts frequent events.

SiliconValley.com—"Inside the tech economy," created by the San Jose Mercury News. Good source of tech articles.

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