Resources

  • Edward Tufte
    Provides an in-depth look at information design; how to present complex data to make it easily understood. Also provides great tips on how to make effective presentations.
  • Inc. Magazine
    A wonderful publication specifically for small businesses. They have very informative articles, and a low annual subscription cost.
  • Market Wire
    Provides a way to distribute press releases (for a fee) that reach all the major news sources. Also a good way to see how other press releases are written, and what’s being sent out.
  • PR Newswire
    An alternative to Market Wire.
  • Small Business Association (SBA)
    Has great how-to information for marketing and communications.
  • U.S. Census Bureau
    A great place to get demographic information by zip code.

Specifically for Non-Profits

  • GuideStar
    Online listing of all non-profits registered with the state, used by funders to research organizations. This is a good site with which to research other non-profits, and to see how you're being presented.
  • Non-Profit Quarterly Newsletter
    A very informative newsletter for non-profits.
  • Raising More Money
    A for-profit organization that offers do-it-yourself training and resources for fund raising.
  • Tech Soup
    Provides free and low-cost software and technical assistance to non-profits.

Check with your local colleges for marketing, design, and Web coding interns. Students looking for projects to do will often provide services free-of-charge.