Online Resources

Some useful Internet links

Local Links

Center for Entrepreneurship

University of Maine - School of Business - Center for Entrepreneurship. The Center for Entrepreneurship offers several non-credit courses, In addition to developing courses, workshops and research projects that respond to the needs of small business, the center coordinates credit and non-credit programs now offered through several USM units. The Center also hosts the Student Business Plan Competition.

Research

U.S. Treasury Service

One of the most frequently visited sites in America. The Internal Revenue Service has more than you would ever want to know regarding taxes.

The Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration web site. This is a great place to request earnings reports or to ask questions about Social Security.

Maine Revenue Services

Maine Revenue Services

US Small Business Administration

US Small Business Administration - your small business resource. Programs and services to help you start, grow, and succeed.

Credit Report

Request your free annual credit report. It's quick, easy, and secure.

News & Information

CNN

Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment, and Video news

New York Times

The New York Times - Breaking News, World News, & Multimedia

Smart Money

Smart Money Magazine

Small Business Marketing- Wall Street Journal

Small Business Marketing, from the Wall Street Journal

Weather

National and Local Weather Forecast, Hurricane, Radar, and Report from Weather.com

Education

Saving for College

SavingforCollege.com - the internet guide for funding college and Section 529 college savings plans.

National Council for Higher Education Loan Programs, Inc. (NCHELP)

National Council for Higher Education (NCHELP)represents a nationwide network of guaranty agencies, secondary markets, lenders, loan servicers, collection agencies, schools, and other organizations involved in the administration and servicing of federal and alternative student loans. NCHELP members promote studen access and choice for postsecondary education and training.

Forms for new employees

W4 form

Form W4 from IRS web site

Form I-9 - employment eligibility verification

Form I-9 - employment eligibility verification

Form W11

Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act Employee Affidavit

Form 8850

Prescreening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit

Fun

Movie Reviews

IMDb - the Internet Movie Database.