The Virtual Business Resource Center provides assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs on all aspects of business start-up, development and growth. Our goal is to expand awareness of East Tennessee's business support as well as be a gateway to the best small business sites on the World Wide Web.

Visitor’s Guide

Business Planning Support
Includes market research sites, sample business plans and recommended table of contents.

Do-It-Yourself Managment
On-line resources help fill positions in a small business management team. Web sites are linked by area of specialty (Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Information Technology, Legal,...).

East Tennessee Support Organizations
Contains links to support organizations and training programs in East Tennessee. Send specific questions to representatives in your area.

Funding Sources
East Tennessee capital sources are included as well as preparation input.

Online Magazines and Newspapers
Links to the best entrepreneurial and business periodicals.

Government Sites for Small Businesses
U.S. and Tennessee government support sites including legal explanations and demographic information.

International Business Support
Sites that enable a small business to think and act globally. Practical answers to export and partnering options are explored.

Women and Minority Owned Business Support
Find solutions to your unique qualifications. Learn from others who have succeeded in less than supportive environments.

Home-based Business Support
Find networking opportunities as well as advice from these sites dedicated to the growing home office trend.

Other Small Business Support
Some great multi-purpose sites focused on helping small businesses grow.

New Venture Q & A
E-mail questions to Technology 2020 and representatives throughout East Tennessee for specific answers.

Support Sites for All Business
Includes zip code searches, map sites and much more.