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Early Planning Stage (Printable Documents)
EARLY PLANNING STAGE Start-up License and Tax Requirements The Business Plan The Cash Flow Analysis Evaluating Basic Accounting Programs The Computer and the Ac Read more
Later Planning Stage (Printable Documents)
LATER PLANNING STAGE Pricing your product Choosing a lawyer Insurance A Checklist for Insurance Health Insurance for the Small Business Recordkeeping VI Read more
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How to Really Start Your Own Business SBA Resource Guide Small Business Basics (Business Plan Template) Business Planning Tools for Non-profits Financial Management Workbook Read more
Success: Tip 5 - Globally Savvy or Internationally Challenged?
Google Alerts
Google Alerts is a free service provided by Google to track multiple media outlets: news, blogs, discussions, even YouTube videos and Twitter feeds. Google Alerts can be used in many ways by small businesses and entrepreneurs to monitor the web for critical, relevant news.
What is an FDD?
A franchisor will send you the company’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) once you have filled out an application and indicated serious interest in the franchise. The Read more
Top 10 Bookkeeping Mistakes by Small Businesses
From one-person entities to major corporations, bookkeeping is a significant part of any business endeavor. Read more
Five Sources of Quick Cash
During the current recession, many businesses could use a little more cash…and fast. Here are five quick & practical ways to get the cash you need in a tight credit market. Read more
Balance Sheet Projection Template
Projecting your balance sheet can be quite a complex accounting problem, but that does not mean you need to be a professional accountant to do it or to benefit from the exercise. Read more