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Business Resources for PAs
AAPA's physician assistant career guide Contacts and Contracts features in-depth information on independent contracting, ownership and partnership arrangements. To order, visit AAPA's on-line store. AAPA's Physician Assistant Third-Party Coverage provides a comprehensive summary of third-party coverage policies for physician services provided by PAs and is also available thorough AAPA's on-line store. In addition, the following on-line business resources will be of interest to PAs exploring business options:
How to Start a Small Business
The Small Business Administration has created this award-winning resource for entrepreneurs. The best place to begin your business research and planning.
http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/index.htmlFree Business Counseling
The SCORE Association is a national, nonprofit association with 11,500 volunteer members and 389 chapters throughout the United States. SCORE helps small business owners develop effective business plans and create strategies for growth and provides mentoring and advice on a range of business topics.
http://www.score.orgThe Center for Business Planning
Business planning resources.
http://www.businessplans.org/business.htmlSmall Business Legal Resources
Features useful information on the legal ins and outs of starting a business, including types of corporations, independent contracting and related topics.
http://www.nolo.com/category/sb_home.htmlFinding a Lawyer
Locate attorneys by specialty across the U.S.
http://www.lawyers.comIndependent Contracting Information
http://www.nolo.com/category/ic_home.htmlIRS Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers for Small Business/Self-Employed
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/faqs/index.html#1208/02/01
Last Revised: 8/17/04
