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COVID-19 Resources
The following links provide access to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) resources and information: Read more
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SCORE Philadelphia Local Resources
The following links provide access to helpful software and information regarding legal entities, statutes, business income taxes, licenses, permits, ordinances, regulations and... Read more
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SCORE Philadelphia Microlenders
The following links provide access to microlenders in the Philadelphia area.
Entrepreneur Works
Loans up to $50,000 for existing businesses, $15,000 for start-ups
400 Market... Read more
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Business Resource & Innovation Center (BRIC)
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Business Resource & Innovation Center (BRIC) is an excellent source of information and assistance for entrepreneurs and nonprofits at every... Read more
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Legal Services
The following links provide access to legal clinics and pro-bono legal firms that can provide helpful information regarding legal services and questions.
Philadelphia LawWorks - ... Read more
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Non-Profit Resources
The following documents and links provide some insights and directions for forming a non-profit business.
Internal Revenue Service
Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
How to... Read more
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Business Registration in Pennsylvania
The following links to the Pennsylvania Department of State website provide information about business registration in the state
Guide to Business Registration (PDF)
Business Name... Read more
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Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification
Many federal, state, and local government agencies have special programs established to provide contracts for businesses certified as one of the following:Minority Business... Read more