Links

Institutions/Organizations
Internal Revenue Service
California Franchise Tax Board
California Employment Development Department
FedWorld: The site of the US Dept. of Commerce
Securities and Exchange Commission
National Association of Enrolled Agents

Small Business
Startup.WSJ.com: Dow Jones presents an excellent start-up/small business site. There are sections on franchise opportunities and drafting a business plan online.
OnVia.com: This site offers products, advice,and services to entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially on services that can be outsourced online.
Learn The Net: This site introduces easy-going e-commerce. (Click "Do e-Business" in the left panel.)

Software/Internet
Adobe Systems: As an Internet surfer, you'll often need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Now it supports Far East Asian languages.
Intuit: The site of "Quicken" accounting-software company
Alwil Software: An anti-virus software company's page. The company offers full-version trials on its product lines, specifically, Avast! Home Edition is free to use without expiration.