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Department
of Commerce - Export Assistance Center
| Description: |
For over 20 years the U.S. Commercial
Service of the U.S.
Department of Commerce has successfully worked with small
and medium sized producers of U.S. goods and services to
export around the world. Through the Export Assistance
Center, Vermont companies can access international experts in
over 151 U.S. Embassies, Consulates and Trade Centers around the
world. The U.S. Commercial Service is the best
source of customized solutions for U.S. business to compete
and win in the global marketplace. |
| Address: |
National Life Building, 6th Floor
Montpelier, VT 05620 |
| Phone: |
(802) 828-4508 |
| Fax: |
(802) 828-3258 |
| Contact Name: |
Susan
Murray |
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| U.S.
Internal
Revenue Service |
| Description: |
Helping You Meet Your
Business Tax Responsibilities Small Business Resource
Guide (Publication 3207)
The Small Business Resource Guide, CD-ROM provides critical tax
information to small businesses including forms, instructions,
and publications. The CD also provides valuable business
information from a variety of government agencies, non-profit
organizations, and educational institutions. The CD contains
essential startup information needed by new small businesses in
order to be successful. The design of the CD makes finding
information easy and quick and incorporates file formats and
browsers which can be run on virtually any desktop or laptop
computer. To order go to
www.irs.gov. Click on Business, then Small
Business/Self-employed, then forms & publications.
The Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed
(Publication 1518)
The Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed is
filled with useful information on general business taxes, IRS
and SSA customer assistance, electronic filing and paying
options, retirement plans, business publications and forms,
common tax filing dates, and Federal legal holidays. You can
view the online version at
www.irs.gov. Click on Business then scroll down to Small
Business Products.
Small Business Tax Workshops:
Learn Online
No time in your business day for a “live” workshop? Then visit
the IRS Online classroom at
www.irs.gov/smallbiz
at your convenience. A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop has 9
streaming video lessons on topics ranging from the basics of
organizing and recordkeeping to more complex issues like hiring
employees or contractors, managing your payroll and filing
payroll taxes. View them all or select the lessons that meet
your immediate needs. This online workshop includes a Help
lesson that provides the latest information on tax issues that
may affect you and your small business.
Learn Offline
Got a minute? Go to
www.irs.gov/smallbiz (or call 800-829-3676) and order (FREE)
Publication 1066C, A Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop DVD for
an interactive offline workshop that works on most DVD players
and computers. The Small Business Workshop DVD contains subject
matter ranging from the basics of how to run a business to more
advanced topics such as business use of home, setting up a
retirement plan, and employment taxes.
www.irs.gov/smallbiz
Let’s face it, the tax code is complex! The IRS’ Small Business
and Self-Employed website is a one stop resource for the small
business or self-employed. You can learn how the tax code treats
different business structures, apply for an Employer
Identification Number, make tax payments or even watch a
streaming video of a small business workshop!
Electronic Federal Tax Payments (EFTPS)
https://www.eftps.com/eftps
Businesses and individuals can use the Electronic Federal Tax
Payment System to pay all their federal taxes electronically, 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, via the phone, personal computer
(PC) software or the Internet. Visit the EFTPS web site for all
the latest information! Or visit the Department of Treasury’s
Financial Management Services web page on EFTPS.
e-News for Small Businesses
e-News for Small Businesses is a free electronic mail service
designed to provide tax information for small business owners
and self- employed individuals. Sign-up and you will receive
information about important tax updates, what’s new for small
business on the IRS webmail, tips to assist small businesses
with tax compliance, and IRS news releases.
Small Business Tax Workshops
Small business workshops are designed to help the small business
owner understand and fulfill their Federal Tax responsibilities.
Workshops are sponsored and presented by IRS partners who are
Federal Tax specialists. Workshop topics vary from a general
overview of taxes to more specific topics such as recordkeeping
and retirement plans. Although most are free, some workshops
have fees associated with them. Any fees charged for a workshop
are paid to the sponsoring organization, not the IRS. |
| Address: |
199 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401 |
| Phone: |
(800) 829-1040 (Individuals)
(800) 829-4933 (Businesses)
(802) 859-9308 |
| Website: |
www.irs.gov (Click on Business, then Small Business Events) |
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| U.S.
Department of Labor |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of Labor operates
a toll-free Information
Service that provides live operator assistance and a universal
access point to all of DOL’s programs, services and personnel.
The service offers help in more than 140 languages to callers
with questions about job loss, business closures, pay and leave, workplace safety and health, pension and health
benefits, and workplace injuries.
Live operator assistance is available Monday-Friday, 8 am to
8 pm Eastern time.
Remember, federal wage and hour laws differ from Vermont
State law. You should also contact the U.S. Department of
Labor regarding your rights
and obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. DOL’s Wage and Hour Division has a local office which
investigates concerns relating to rights and obligations under
the
Fair Labor Standards Act. |
| Address: |
USDOL - Manchester District Office
1750 Elm Street, Suite 111
Manchester, NH 03104-2907 |
| Phone: |
(866) 487-9243 |
| Contact Name: |
George Rioux, Wage and Hour Division,
District Director |
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| U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA) |
| Description: |
The U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA) was created in
1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to
aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business
concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and
to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships
with public and private organizations, SBA
delivers its services to people throughout the United States,
Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
The District Office is located in the capital city of
Montpelier. The SBA Vermont District Office provides financial
services to the small business community throughout Vermont. |
| Address: |
87 State Street, Room 205
Montpelier, VT 05602 |
| Phone: |
(802) 828-4422 |
| Fax: |
(802) 828-4485 |
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| US
Patent and Trademark Office |
| Description: |
A patent protects an invention. A
trademark is a word,
phrase, symbol or design that identifies and distinguishes
the source of the goods of one party from those of others.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reviews
patents and trademark applications for federal registration
and determines whether an applicant meets the requirements
for federal registration. Contact the Patent Office for
forms and information on the application process.
In Vermont, the Patent and Trademark Depository Library is
in the
Bailey-Howe Library,
University of Vermont. The telephone number is (802) 656-2542.
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| Address: |
Commissioner for Patents
PO Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 |
| Phone: |
(800) 786-9199 |
| Email: |
usptoinfo@uspto.gov |
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| US
Census |
| Description: |
The Census office is a valuable
resource for data on the
general population and the businesses in a given area which businesses can use in support of market analyses, feasibility
studies and business plans. |
| Address: |
US Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road
Washington, DC 20233 |
| Email: |
econ@census.gov |
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Catamount Health |
| Description: |
Catamount Health is a new health
insurance plan that became available for enrollment on October
1, 2007 and is offered in cooperation with the state of Vermont,
by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health Care. It
provides comprehensive, quality health coverage at a reasonable
cost no matter how much you earn. You may also get help paying
your premiums based on your income. The Vermont Campaign
for Health Care Security Education Fund
Excellent resources for business owners and employees on
accessing the State of Vermont’s comprehensive health care plan,
Catamount Health. |
| Phone: |
(802) 343-1705
(866) 482-4723 |
| Contact Name: |
Heather Riemer, Business Outreach
Director |
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