1. Get the U.S. Small Business Blueprint Guidebook (PDF) (It’s free)

The U.S. Small Business Blueprint is best used with help from the U.S. Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC is a future-ready organization that can assist in all aspects of business where expert guidance is needed. They have a deep knowledge of the fundamental principles of business and how to apply them to your unique situation. (The SBDC is a no-charge service. It’s funded by our tax dollars.)

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2. Free resources for your small business

IRS Recommended Reading for Small Businesses at irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/recommended-reading-for-small-businesses 

U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC): Strategic Plan at commerce.gov/about 

Acquisition.gov at acquisition.gov

CareerOneStop at careeronestop.org

General Services Administration (GSA) at gsa.gov

Grants.gov at grants.gov

Internal Revenue Service at irs.gov

International Trade Administration (ITA) at trade.gov

Manufacturing.gov at manufacturing.gov

Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at mbda.gov

Regulations.gov at regulations.gov

SCORE Association (SCORE) at score.org

U.S. Copyright Office at copyright.gov

U.S. Department of Commerce at commerce.gov

U.S. Economic Development Administration at eda.gov

U.S. Government Contracts at sam.gov

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at uspto.gov

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at sba.gov

U.S. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at americassbdc.org

USAspending.gov at usaspending.gov

USA.gov at USA.gov/business

All U.S. Federal Agencies at usa.gov/federal-agencies

All Resources at verlindaylin.com/about (Click on Resources)

3. Make long-term strategic moves based on the insights and foresight gathered from the important trends and cycles shaping our world

Global Megatrends

Global Trends 2040: A More Contested World (PDF)

U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC): Strategic Plan

Strategic Partnerships and Opportunities