Why this blog...

I've have a dream of starting my own business. While I'm in the process, I thought I'd share what I'm learning and doing on this blog. Hopefully this will help focus my thinking, garner some advice from others, and maybe make it easier for someone else who wants to start their own business.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Sources for free business forms

There are a few places that offer business forms for free which saves entrepreneurs time and money.

Entrepreneur's FormNet - Many of the forms are free, but any labeled as 'Premium' are provided from a secondary site, Docstoc, for a fee.

Free Business Forms from Suite101 (and sample letters) 

Top 10 Places for Free Business Forms Online from Home Business Wiz

IRS Small Business Forms and Publications - All tax related.  Forms for business structures.

Microsoft

Office Depot

Small Business Administration

The Small Business Development Center for your area will have free forms on site.  At least the one near me  here in Oregon does.  Since they are convenient to me I can pick up any forms I need (or even better a CD full of them) whenever I go over to the office.

State governments provide a number of forms for small business so it pays to check your state's official site and search for 'small business' or related topics such as incorporation, licenses, state taxes, trade names, etc.

Other possible sources:
  • Check your city's web site or city hall for forms related to your business, especially for licenses and taxes.
  • Check professional associations related to your business, they may offer free forms online related to your business. For example, the National Press Photographers Association offers forms related to photography.
  • Local public libraries, especially large well funded ones where staff have time to create lists of links.  But many will also purchase books that may contain blank business forms.  When in doubt chat with your local reference librarian about what if available at your local library.  An example is the New York Public Library's site.

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