Massachusetts: Resources
Boston Business Journal
This online version of the Boston Business Journal provides Massachusetts-specific business news and articles. Additionally, a business events calendar and other business resources are available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Boston U.S. Export Assistance Center
The Massachusetts branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided. Information on internship opportunities is also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 1, 2011
International Business Plan Workbook
This international business plan workbook (PDF) is provided by the Massachusetts Export Center.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Massachusetts Alliance for International Business
This page provides a step-by-step guide on the basics of getting started exporting. Other useful international trade resources are available from this site, such as consulate contacts, events, and an informative international FAQs section.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Massachusetts Corporations Division
This site is available to help corporations file various business filings, such as annual reports or UCC filings. Trademarks, corporate, UCC, and corporate rejected filings databases are available to search as well.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment
This site provides information about the advantages of conducting business in Massachusetts, export promotion with analysis of select countries, special and specific country agreements Massachusetts is involved in, and upcoming international trade shows and events.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
The Massachusetts SBDCs provide services and information to help newly forming and existing small businesses. Business advising and training seminars is offered, in addition to answers to the questions most frequently asked by small businesses. Special service areas include veteran services, procurement assistance, and international trade.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
MassEcon: Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon aims to encourage the expansion and retention of business in Massachusetts. On the website, users can find various business resources on specific expertise and regions, a data center to assist companies in conducting research during the site selection process, as well as a news section with relevant business articles and updates.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
United States: Sales Representative and Distributorship contracts in Massachusetts - a Lexwork International exclusive
This document describes how Massachusetts law regulates agreements with a sales representative or distributor. It also outlines the process for handling contracts and the exceptions for freedom of contract, terms in contracts, employment laws and business taxes. Prepared by: Sherin and Lodgen LLP.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 27, 2011