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One Page Business Plans: Simple and Highly Effective
This webinar will teach you a simple way to create a plan that helps others understand the business you are building and why. Read more
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Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
Writing a business plan is an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can prepare for success. Read more
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5 Reasons Your Startup Needs a Business Plan
Doing some pre-startup homework and crafting a business plan now will make your life post-startup so much easier. Read more
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Preparing for your SCORE Appointment
How to prepare for your initial meeting with your mentor. Read more
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Strategic Thinking
Slide presentation outlining key considerations in strategic thinking for your business. Read more
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NITEC Forum Guideline
Developed by the Northern Illinois Technology Enterprise Center, Entrepreneurs should use this outline when seeking investor funding. Read more
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Your Balance Sheet
Description and definition of each of the elements of a balance sheet. Read more
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Profit and Loss Statement Projections
The value of profit and loss projections, with a line-by-line description of its components. Read more
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Selecting the Legal Structure for your Business
This article describes the various options for legally structuring your business, along with key questions to help guide your decision. Read more
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Legal Structure in a Nutshell
Here's an easy-to-understand overview of various options for legally strucutring your business. Read more
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Tips for Inventors
Got a great, new idea? Be sure to review our tips for inventors. Read more
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Map of Start-up Activities
A brief reference for what needs to be done as a start-up. Read more
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Guide to Starting a Business in Fox Valley
One-page checklist of steps and resources to starting a business in our area. Read more