State and Local
1. Business One-Stop Shop https://www.pa.gov/guides/starting-a-business/ - Provides resources for PA businesses small and
large.
2. Pennsylvania Workforce Development https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/Pages/default.aspx
Business resources regarding the workforce in Pennsylvania.
National
1. Consumer Expenditure Survey https://www.bls.gov/cex/ - U.S. BLS provides data consumer buying habits.
2. Consumer Product Safety Commission https://www.cpsc.gov/ - Provides detailed information on consumer safety
regulations and product safety guidelines for business.
3. Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/advertising-faqs-guide-small-usiness
Advertising FAQ’s - A Guide for Small Businesses
4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Economy at a Glance https://www.bls.gov/eag/ - Information about regional, state, and
metropolitan area economies.
5. U.S. Census Bureau https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ - Provides demographic data/profiles for U.S. people and the economy by
state, county or place.
6. U.S. Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/stay-legally-compliant
Resources to keep a business compliant with state and federal business laws. Legal responsibilities will depend on your
business and location.