Are you one of the many people out there looking to start a business? Or maybe you have just launched your own start-up company and are always on the lookout for some valuable advice. In either case, you’ve got to check out Ben Parr’s fantastic list of 20 great resources to get your start-up off the ground. You can find all kinds of great information here on how to start a business from scratch. Here are some of the highlights:

–Start-up kits, launch kits and other useful toolkits to help you understand what’s involved when you start a business.

–Advice on where and how to find inspiration for your business idea.

–Critical and useful Web apps that can help get your business off the ground.

–Naturally social media and marketing will play a major role; here you’ll find good information on how to use social media when launching a business.

–Finding capital or investment backing when you start a business.

It’s important to understand the scope of how to start a business because there are so many critical areas you need to have answers on in the conception stage. Using this quick reference guide can go a long way towards reaching a successful start-up.

Other great references to check out on how to start a business:

Search Engine Optimization Bible

JK Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2010: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line (J K Lasser’s New Rules for Small Business Taxes)

Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants

Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur

Hug Your Customers: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and Achieve Astounding Results

What kind of resources helped you along the way when you started your business? Please leave a comment here and share.