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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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Personal Financial Statement
This Excel spreadsheet is a template for creating a personal financial statement. 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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Selling your Business
Steps to take and considerations when selling your small business. Read more
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Buying a Small Business
The advantages to purchasing an existing business- plus steps to take during the process. Read more
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Understanding Credit Scoring
Credit worthiness is evaluated by lending institutions with the assistance of credit scoring. Read more
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The ABCs of Borrowing (through traditional lenders)
This article describes types of lending available through traditional sources, and what lenders will be evaluating. Read more
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Choosing the Right Bank
What to know in choosing a financial institution. What to look for and what services are offered. Read more
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Financial Management
The importance and role of financial management in a business. Read more