Links

Business Information - General

• The Acronym Dictionary is a handy reference for easing comprehension of acronyms -- strings of initials, such as SCUBA. Enter an acronym and the dictionary provides an "expansion" of the initials.
  
• Association for Accounting Marketing provides knowledge and support to marketing directors and accountants responsible for marketing within their firms.
  
• Better Business Bureau, a consumer protection organization, keeps abreast of business scams and fraud.
  
• Chambers of Commerce Directory provides contact information on community chambers of commerce nationwide. Each chamber posts general information on the region, an events calendar, and chamber membership information.
  
• KnowX Public Records accesses comprehensive public records information.
  
• Locate Fast is a comprehensive source of people-finder data, including criminal records and background checks.
  
• The MidAtlantic Employers' Association - Founded in 1903, the MidAtlantic Employers' Association is a nonprofit association of more than 650 employers in the MidAtlantic region, including manufacturing and service organizations. MEA acts as a clearing house and catalyst for our members to pool and share information and expertise about human resources management and employee productivity.
  
• Pennsylvania Economy League provides information and support to business, civic, and government leaders in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
  
• Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center, a nonprofit organization, offers resources for entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania.
  
• Philadelphia Area Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners is a nonprofit organization dedicated to informing and educating anti-fraud professionals. The Philadelphia Area Chapter is one of more than 100 chapters recognized by the internationally renowned Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, based in Austin, Texas.
  
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) offers counseling and mentoring to small businesses.
  
• Tax & Accounting Sites is one of the most comprehensive list of links for CPAs on the Internet. Compiled by Dennis Schmidt, associate professor of accounting at the University of Northern Iowa, this site offers links to each state's department of revenue and accounting society, to articles and accounting forum chat groups, and much more.
  
• University of Delaware's Madalyn directory provides useful Web links for business topics.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration, a government agency, provides resources to encourage the growth and health of small businesses.