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Market Research
	University of Tennessee Libraries http://www.utk.edu/libraries/	Includes links to free Medline searches (under Medical Libraries) as well as other research resources, both online and at the university.
	For Advice, Call Your Lawyer, Accountant, Doctor, or Stockbroker For the Facts, Call Your Information Broker! http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/info_broker.htm	Article by Susan Suggs, an Oak Ridge professional researcher.
Funding Sources
	Angel Capital Electronic Network https://ace-net.sr.unh.edu/	Technology 2020 has been selected as Tennessee's Network Operator for ACE-Net. Companies located in Tennessee requiring cash to launch a healthy business may submit their goals and needs via the web to the SBA's Angel Capital Electronic Network. ACE-Net is a nationwide Internet-based listing service that provides information to angel investors on small, dynamic, growing businesses seeking $250,000 to $5 million in equity financing.
	Venture Alliance, LLC http://www.venture-alliance.com/	A Knoxville, Tennessee company which provides venture capital to support small business start-ups with high growth potential.
	CROET Loan Fund http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/croet.htm	The goal is to generate investment and employment that will reduce the effects of the Federal defense industry downsizing on the regional economy.
	Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Business Funding http://www.tva.gov/econdev/econfund.htm	Capital investments and loan funds available through TVA investment programs.
Financial Measurement & Incentive Systems
	What Does it Take to Create Corporate Value? http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/corp_val.htm	Article provided by University of Tennessee's New Venture Finance Professor Michael Ehrhardt
Accounting Support
	The Tax Treatment of Business Start-up Expenses http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/taxes.htm	Article provided by Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain of Knoxville.
Legal Support
	Intellectual Property Protection http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/intellect_prop.htm	Article provided by Knoxville, Tennessee lawyer Michael Sellers.
Sales and Marketing
	Sales and Personnel [FrontPage Save Results Component] http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/Selecting Personnel.htm [FrontPage Save Results Component] http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/Revenue Stream.htm [FrontPage Save Results Component] http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/Sales Management.htm [FrontPage Save Results Component] http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/Training.htm [FrontPage Save Results Component] http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/SFA.htm	Articles pertaining to sales, marketing, and personnel advice for a small business.
Engineering Support
	Regulations and Environmental Permitting in the State of Tennessee http://www.tech2020.org/vbrc/articles/permit.htm	Article provided by Performance Development Corporation
Operations Support
	University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services http://www.cis.utk.edu/	CIS helps companies implement new production techniques or business practices, expanding markets or complying with regulations. CIS services are available to companies located in the state of Tennessee and many are free of charge.
	Tennessee Manufacturing Research Center http://www.tntech.edu/www/ acad/mrc/welcome.htm	The Center for Manufacturing Research was created in 1984 by the Tennessee General Assembly to help manufacturers improve their manufacturing productivity, while also helping students to obtain a better education in manufacturing-related disciplines