Yahoo! Launches Small Business Resource Center

Yahoo! Inc., a leading global Internet company, today announced the launch of the Yahoo! Small Business Resource Center (http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources), a new comprehensive online resource center designed to help entrepreneurs succeed by offering approximately 1,000 articles on key business issues around topics such as marketing, legal and human resources.

"The new Yahoo! Small Business Resource Center provides information and resources that will help entrepreneurs with every aspect of their business, with a particular focus on how to leverage the Internet to be successful online," said Rich Riley, vice president and general manager, Yahoo! Small Business.

The new site features approximately 1,000 articles of business-related content created by Yahoo! and additional content from established, respected small business news sources and information sites including Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur.com, AllBusiness.com, BuyerZone.com and Nolo.

Research by leading market research and advocacy organizations indicates that busy small business owners want easy access to clear, concise information that can help them better manage their business.

"Small business owners wear many hats and often make important decisions quickly. In providing succinct, credible information that entrepreneurs need, Yahoo! is extending its significant mindshare with this key market segment," said Steve Hilton, senior analyst, Small & Medium Business Strategies, Yankee Group.

With over 25 million small businesses in operation in the United States, according to the Small Business Administration, key vendors and suppliers are looking for opportunities to reach this large market segment.

Yahoo! Small Business (smallbusiness.yahoo.com) is a leading provider of essential online small business services and content.

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