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One Page Business Plans: Simple and Highly Effective
Learn how to write a complete business plan in the equivalent of 29 tweets (or less) on a single page using keywords and short phrases. Read more
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Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. 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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5-27-21 SCORE Fox Valley Roundtable In Conjunction With NaperLaunch
May 27, 2021, 9:30am CDT
YOU ARE NOT IN THIS ALONE: Learn who you can talk to in order to validate you are doing the right things in starting a business, or managing an existing business Read more
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5-25-21 SCORE Fox Valley NaperLaunch Business Startup Roundtable
May 25, 2021, 6:30pm CDT
This Business Roundtable is for Entrepreneurs who want to start a business. These interactive Q... Read more
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5-12-21 SCORE Fox Valley Roundtable In Conjunction With The Plainfield Library
May 12, 2021, 6:30pm CDT
Risk management for small business Read more
Checklist
Preparing for your SCORE Appointment
Preparing for your appointment is optional, but if you do a little beforehand it greatly enhances the effectiveness of your mentoring session and you maximize the mentor’s ability... 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