Independent store operating library

IRS small-business resources

Check federal small-business tax guidance with a qualified adviser when needed.

Independent store operating library: Check jurisdiction and the responsible office before applying a rule to your own record.

CPSC business guidance

Find manufacturer and seller product-safety guidance.

Independent store operating library: Check jurisdiction and the responsible office before applying a rule to your own record.

Federal Trade Commission consumer advice

Read federal consumer-protection and scam guidance.

Independent store operating library: Check jurisdiction and the responsible office before applying a rule to your own record.

America's SBDC

Find the Small Business Development Center network.

Independent store operating library: Use the finder to locate the responsible provider; confirm availability and eligibility with that provider.

Home Furnishings Association

Find retailer-focused home-furnishings association resources.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.

National Retail Federation

Find retail industry research and professional resources.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.

EEOC

Find federal workplace discrimination guidance and filing information.

Independent store operating library: Check jurisdiction and the responsible office before applying a rule to your own record.

Amazon seller education

Read marketplace-provided seller education and check current fees separately.

Independent store operating library: Follow the provider’s current learning material and note any version or paid-service requirements.

American Home Furnishings Alliance

Find residential furniture industry information and member resources.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.

Article US

Research the brand's U.S.-market furniture assortment and service terms.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

Ashley

Research this furniture retailer's assortment and public store information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

Burrow

Research modular furniture product and service information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

City Home

Research the retailer's furniture assortment and public business information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

FRED economic data

Explore economic series and check the series' original source.

Independent store operating library: Read the dataset definition, reporting period and limitations before comparing numbers.

High Point Market exhibitor directory

Research furniture market exhibitors; consult individual businesses for terms.

Independent store operating library: Use the finder to locate the responsible provider; confirm availability and eligibility with that provider.

IKEA US

Research a furniture retailer's assortment and published business information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

International Casual Furnishings Association

Find outdoor-furnishings industry association resources.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.

International Sleep Products Association

Find mattress and sleep-products industry resources, not clinical sleep advice.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.

Joybird

Research direct-to-consumer furniture positioning and product information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

Las Vegas Market

Find the market's exhibitor and official schedule entry points.

Independent store operating library: Use the finder to locate the responsible provider; confirm availability and eligibility with that provider.

West Elm

Research furniture and design assortment through the retailer's own site.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

CPSC recalls

Check published consumer-product recall notices.

Independent store operating library: Read the dataset definition, reporting period and limitations before comparing numbers.

USPTO trademark resources

Start trademark research and verify filing information.

Independent store operating library: Check jurisdiction and the responsible office before applying a rule to your own record.

American Society of Interior Designers

Find interior-design professional resources.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.

Association of National Advertisers

Find marketing industry practice and professional resources.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.

Coaster Fine Furniture

Research furniture supplier products and public dealer information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

Herman Miller

Research furniture specifications and manufacturer guidance, not medical outcomes.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

Hooker Furnishings

Research furniture manufacturer brands and corporate information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

HubSpot solutions partner program

Review the vendor's published partnership model and qualification terms.

Independent store operating library: Review the published program’s eligibility and obligations directly; acceptance is not guaranteed.

International Interior Design Association

Find commercial interior-design professional resources.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.

Mailchimp resources

Read vendor-provided email and marketing education.

Independent store operating library: Follow the provider’s current learning material and note any version or paid-service requirements.

Salesforce partner program

Review published partner programs; participation is not assured.

Independent store operating library: Review the published program’s eligibility and obligations directly; acceptance is not guaranteed.

Salesforce Trailhead

Find Salesforce's CRM learning resources.

Independent store operating library: Follow the provider’s current learning material and note any version or paid-service requirements.

Steelcase

Research workplace furniture specifications and planning information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

Universal Furniture

Research manufacturer product and public dealer information.

Independent store operating library: Compare the published offering, service coverage and written terms; no price or stock is assumed.

Statistics Canada

Find Canadian economic and industry statistics.

Independent store operating library: Read the dataset definition, reporting period and limitations before comparing numbers.

Competition Bureau Canada

Research competition, deceptive-marketing and business-compliance guidance from the Canadian agency; Canadian rules do not govern U.S. cases.

Independent store operating library: Check jurisdiction and the responsible office before applying a rule to your own record.

Business Development Bank of Canada

Find Canadian business education and financing information; eligibility varies.

Independent store operating library: Follow the provider’s current learning material and note any version or paid-service requirements.

Canadian consumer affairs office directory

Locate federal, provincial and territorial consumer-affairs offices in the Canadian government directory. Confirm jurisdiction and remit.

Independent store operating library: Check jurisdiction and the responsible office before applying a rule to your own record.

Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance

Find Canadian home-furnishings industry resources.

Independent store operating library: Use professional guidance to structure questions; membership is not proof of an individual provider’s quality.