Business Plans & Startup Assistance Resources

The Fair Market Value of a Business may be estimated by inputting data from current Profit and Loss Statements and the Balances Sheet to the Excel spreadsheet program below. Read more

Not all franchisers are created equal. Some are scrupulous, and others are not. Some give lots of training and support and are easy to work with, and others don’t. Read more

Your invoices may be the most important documents in your business; without them, you won't be paid. Your invoices should always include the following information: Read more

From one-person entities to major corporations, bookkeeping is a significant part of any business endeavor. Read more

The Startup Success Virtual Conference offered 9 webinars, one-on-one mentoring sessions, networking chat rooms, exhibitor booths, prizes and resources. Read more

In the last chapter of the Roadmap, you’ll prepare for your grand opening and learn important steps to keep your business running smoothly in its first year. Read more

In chapter 11 of the Startup Roadmap, you’ll think through the costs and benefits of hiring workers, either employees, independent contractors or both. Read more

Choosing your startup company’s brick-and-mortar location is a crucial decision. Watch chapter 10 of the Startup Roadmap for tips. Read more

Are you confused on how to price, sell and distribute your products or services for your startup? Watch chapter 9 of the Startup Roadmap for tips. Read more

Chapter 8 of the SCORE Startup Roadmap details how to market your business and find your first customers. Read more

In chapter 7 of the SCORE Startup Roadmap, you’ll establish your administrative and operational structure and processes. Read more

In this sixth chapter of the Startup Roadmap, you’ll take the first, exciting steps toward making your business plan a reality. Read more