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Useful Links
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These links are catagorized as follows:
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Demographic Information
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City of Portland Public Data
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www.portlandmaps.com |
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Portland Public Data is an easy to use database for obtaining City of Portland public information. Census information, zoning maps and building permits are just a few of data bases accessable.
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Doing Business in Portland, Oregon
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www.pdc.us/bus_serv/demographics.asp |
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This site provides access to recent workforce news, labor trends and statistics, economic and demographic data. You can quickly determine whether your business location meets geographic requirements for several PDC business incentive programs by entering an address into the PDC’s GIS Mapping tool. In the “Additional Data” section, the PDC has pulled together information from FedStats on the six counties that comprise the Portland metropolitan area. Under the “Transportation” heading you can find Detailed Traffic Counts by Location.
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U. S. Census Bureau
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www.factfinder.census.gov |
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www.census.gov |
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This site, run by the U. S. Census Bureau, is a source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data. You can start searches at www.census.gov.
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Economic Development Administration
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www.econdata.net |
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This site provides links to socioeconomic data sources, arranged by subject and provider. There are links to government, non-profit and other sources of information and statistics. The links organized by subject and provider, the ten best sites for providing a wide selection of demographic data, and data collections.
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Oregon Employment Department
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www.olmis.org |
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This site gives users access to the Oregon Employment Department information resources.
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Oregon Labor Market Information System Business Information Center
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www.qualityinfo.org/olmisj/BIC?option=2 |
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The Business Information Center provides economic, demographic, and workforce informtion tailored to the needs of your business.
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Federal Statistical Data
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www.fedstats.gov |
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The site provides access to statistical data on topics of your choice. Statistical profiles are available for States, counties, cities, Congressional Districts and Federal judicial districts.
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Multnomah County Library
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www.multcolib.org |
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Select Most Popular Databases and you will be presented with a plethora of selections that can be explored for finding demographic information.
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Portland State Population Research Center
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www.pdx.edu/prc |
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The site includes the Oregon State Data Center, the Oregon Population Estimates Program and various population research projects. The goal of the Center is to provide ready access to census and other information on the population of Oregon.
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Market Research
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Hoover's
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www.hoovers.com/global/corp/index.xhtml |
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Hoover’s delivers comprehensive company, industry, and marketing intelligence. You can view industry directories and search for information on specific companies. The site has information on key decision makers in companies. It also provides information on your best prospects and allows you to build lists based on geography.
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Thomas Global Register
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www.thomasglobal.com |
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The Thomas Global is a directory of 700,000 manufacturers and distributors from 28 countries, classified by 11,000 products and services categories. Its mission is to bring industrial buyers and sellers together on the web to facilitate the purchasing process. For the buyer, Thomas Global fulfills the need for detailed product and company information in the major industrialized countries. For the supplier, Thomas Global can open up foreign markets that are hard to access due to language barriers.
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Dex
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www.dexonline.com |
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The site provides yellow pages information for the Qwest service area. You can enter a business category and location and receive all of the listings for the search criteria. The information would be helpful in identifying your local competitors.
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Retail Association Directory
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www.retailindustry.about.com/od/organizations/ |
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Retail industry trade associations, merchant groups, and organizations. Useful for networking, retail industry research, career enhancement and more.
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Retail Statistical Information
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www.retailindustry.about.com/cs/statistics/l/bldata.htm |
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This site is a handy reference guide for finding retail statistics, sales and research data quickly.
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Retail Research Reference
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www.retailindustry.about.com/cs/reference/index.htm |
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This sit provides retail company research data and reference information. Research retailers, competitors, find retail industry data and source contact information for buyers, executives, stores and tennants.
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Retail Information Directory
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www.retailindustry.about.com/od/abouttheretailindustry/l/blretail.htm |
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This site is a one-stop guide to the retail industry, includes links to current news, consumer and industry research, sales statistics, top industry publications and associations and more.
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Starting a Business
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SBA Startup Basics
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www.sba.gov/starting_business/startup/basics.html |
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This page invites you to take time to explore and evaluate your business and personal goals, then use this information to build a comprehensive and thoughtful business plan.
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City of Portland Information
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www.ci.portland.or.us |
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Information is available for those who operate or are planning on operating a business in the City of Portland along with local area events and statistics.
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Doing Business in Oregon
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www.oregon.gov |
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This site provides links to services, forms, regulations, data resources and other information you need for doing buiness in Oregon.
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The Official Link to the U.S. Government
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www.business.gov |
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Business.gov guides you through the maze of government rules and regulations and provides access to services and resources to help you start, grow, and succeed in business.
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Start a Business
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www.filinginoregon.com/business/starting_a_business.htm |
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This page provides the steps necessary to start your business. While there is no one, single source for business requirements, these steps have been developed to assist you in starting your business.
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Starting a Business and Keeping Records
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www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p583.pdf |
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This publication provides basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business. It also provides information on keeping records and illustrates a record keeping system.
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IRS - Starting a Business
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www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99336,00.html |
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This page provides links to basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business. It also provides information to assist in making basic business decisions.
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Starting a Business in Oregon
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egov.oregon.gov/DOR/BUS/starting.shtml |
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This page covers topics such as the Oregon Business Guide, forms and instructions, publications, electronic funds transfer, etc.
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Frequently Asked Questions When Starting a New Business
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egov.sos.state.or.us/br/!PKG_BC1_WEB_INTERVIEW.DISPLAY_FAQp_display_message=Y? |
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The page provides a list of the most frequently asked questions by those starting a new business.
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Articles of Incorporation Information
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www.filinginoregon.com/business/incfaq.htm |
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This page provides many of the most commonly asked questions people have about incorporating.
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Franchising
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American Association of Franchisees and Dealers
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www.aafd.org |
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The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers is a national trade association that helps franchisees build market power, creates legislative support and provides legal and financial support. The site lists accredited franchisors and has a section on buying a franchise.
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American Franchisee Association
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www.franchisee.org |
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The American Franchisee Association is a national trade association of franchisees and dealers that works to improve the franchising industry, while protecting its members' economic investments in their businesses. This site includes sections on networking, business and legal resources, and information on purchasing a franchise.
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Federal Trade Commission
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www.ftc.gov/bcp/franchise/netfran.htm |
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The Federal Trade Commission has an online section on franchises and business opportunities. The site features franchise and business opportunity FAQs, business opportunity fraud alerts, federal and state business opportunity rights and laws and information on the FTC Franchise Rule.
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Trade Associations and Chambers of Commerce
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Greater Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce
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www.hillchamber.org |
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Meet new people, see new businesses, get your finger on the pulse of Hillsboro! The Chamber hosts a monthly Business Forum, a monthly Business Exchange, and weekly Focus on Business events, just to name a few.
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Oregon Restaurant Association
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www.ora.org |
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The Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) is the leading business association for the restaurant industry in Oregon.
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Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) - Portland Chapter
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www.oregonpdca.org |
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The Portland Chapter of PDCA consists of painting contractors and Associate and Affiliate members (suppliers to the contractors). The group meets to discuss issues relevant to the painting business and listen to speakers on topics concerning technical, regulatory, educational and business management strategies. The group is an educational resource for painting contractors who strive to be both professional craftsmen and successful business people.
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Legal and Insurance Matters
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MyCorporation.com
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www.mycorporation.com |
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This site is a source for online incorporation packages targeting small to mid-sized businesses and entrepreneurs.
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MyCorporation.com - Trademark Information
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www.mycorporation.com/tm.htm |
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The site describes trademarks, service marks and copyrights. In addition, the site provides access to free trademark searches, filing registration applications, and monitoring your trademark for potential infringements.
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Nolo.com
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www.nolo.com |
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This site is desinged to help people handle their everyday legal matters. It has a good explanation of Limited Liability Company business organization. It also has a good discussion of the purpose and content of an LLC operating agreement.
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Oregon Restaurant Association
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www.ora.org |
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The Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) is the leading business association for the restaurant industry in Oregon.
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www.ora.org/education/education_fhonline.htm |
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The Oregon Restaurant Education Foundation offers food handler training and certification that is approve by the Department of Human Services and valid statewide.
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www.ora.org/education/education_training_ASE.htm |
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The Oregon Restaurant Education Foundation is an OLCC-certified provider for alcohol server permit training. The foundation also offers the first renewal course offered online.
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The Construction Contractors Board
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www.ccb.state.or.us |
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The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) is a State agency that protects consumers by regulating construction contracting businesses. Oregon law requires that all types of contractors who perform work on residential and nonresidential structures in Oregon be licensed with the CCB.
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U. S. Patent Office
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www.uspto.gov/main/patents.htm |
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The role of the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office is to grant patents for the protection of inventions and to register trademarks. This site provides detailed information on the patent process.
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www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm |
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This site provides information on trademarks and public search facilities for registering a trademark. The site also provides information on fees, pricing and payments for trademark registrations.
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FreePatentsOnline
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www.freepatentsonline.com/index.html |
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This site is a resource for patent information. Full texts on all U.S. and many European patents are available.
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U.S. Copyright Office
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www.copyright.gov |
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Here you will find all of the key publications, including informational circulars, application forms for copyright registration, links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organizations.
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Oregon Licenses, Permits and Registrations
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licenseinfo.oregon.gov |
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This is the Official State of Oregon website that provides customers a single information source for Oregon licneses, certifications, permits, registrations and related license holder information.
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Report on Personal Property
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www.filinginoregon.com/business/report_personal_property.htm |
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All businesses are required to file a personal property report with the county assessor’s office each year. This page provides a brief summary of what is required.
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Oregon State Bar
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www.osbar.org |
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Home Page
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www.osbar.org/public/ris/ris.html |
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Several public and member services programs make up the Referral and Information Services (RIS). The purpose of RIS is to link people seeking legal assistance with lawyers and programs able to assist them.
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www.osbar.org/public/legallinks.html |
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This page provides information on various popular legal topics and the basics of Oregon Law.
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Legaldocs . . . Legal Documents Online
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www.legaldocs.com/index.htm |
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This site allows you to prepare customized legal documents and legal forms online.
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LegalZoom.com
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www.legalzoom.com/index2.html |
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LegalZoom helps you create reliable legal documents from your home or office.
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The Company Corporation (a SCORE sponsor)
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