The Small Business Administration's Free Online Assistance

Learn how to manage your new business the right way with the SBA. The Small Business Administration will lead you in writing a business plan, getting licensed, leasing equipment, obtaining insurance, paying taxes, finding financial assistance, and just about anything else that can and will present itself as you get yourself up and running.

They even offer information on closing a business. This is a wonderful free resource that we should all bookmark as we venture into the world of self-employment! Good luck!