Active Capital (partly free)
Source: Active Capital
A service to help small companies connect with private capital. Includes a including a Mid-Atlantic Resource Center.
Angelsoft
Source: Angelsoft
Provides a way to track down angel investors locally and nationally. Users can click the entrepreneurs tab at the top of the screen to track down angel investors in Maryland.
Business Plan Building: Section by Section
Source: Inc. The Daily Resource for Entrepreneurs
Assists companies with writing their business plan, step-by-step. Covers each aspect of putting together a plan, including how to make the most of your management team and the best ways to create a “selling” document.
Business Plans.com
Source: Palo Alto Software, Inc.
Links to over 100 free sample business plans applicable to all types of industries.
CapitalIQ (Subscription)
Source: Capital IQ, A Division of McGraw Hill
Center for Business Planning
Source: Center for Business Planning
Gives companies tools related to business plans, but also contains links to an angel investor and venture capital directory, and free newsletters.
Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
Source: University of Maryland
Networking opportunities for Maryland area companies. Allows entrepreneurs to connect with accredited angel investors.
Entrepreneur’s Guide to a Biotech Startup
Source: Evelexa BioResources
Downloadable guide with advice for fledgling companies. Contains interviews with professionals specializing in biotech venture creation.
Grants.gov
Source: Grants.gov
Helps users track down all types of grants. Information on “1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.”
Maryland Venture Capital
Source: Gaebler Ventures
Provides a list of key venture capital firms in Maryland.
MoneyTree Database
Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers
A quarterly study of venture capital investment. Provides ways to track down venture capital firms to approach for funding.
Resources for Entrepreneurs
Source: Gaebler Ventures
Hundreds of articles covering entrepreneurial topics ranging from source operational issues to branding.
Small Business Association
Source: U. S. Small Business Administration
Helpful to entrepreneurs from starting their business or wanting assistance managing it. Contains information about writing business plans. Offers not only text but business-related podcasts and videos. Contains a “local resources” tab that can direct users to Maryland resources.
VC Search (partly free)
Source: VCFinance
A great way to track down venture capital firms in the U.S. The searching is free and users can then purchase records. Allows for searches for venture capital companies by state.
Venture Source Database (Subscription)
Source: Dow Jones Financial Information Services
Offers full trackage of over 30,000 companies and also offers a research center. Covers markets in U.S., Europe, Israel and China. Contains company files and also competitive intelligence information.
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