Business Toolkit Table of Contents
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1. Self Assess
Information on doing a self assessment before starting a business and why it is an important first step.
2. DO THE MARKET RESEARCH
Is Your Business Idea Feasible? - Information to help you determine the feasibility of your business idea.
Researching Your Markets - Information on how to research your market and where to get information from.
Marketing Your Business - Information on market research for your business.
Connections - Information about local transportation and connection routes (roads, airports, ect.)
Researching Your Markets - Information on how to research your market and where to get information from.
Marketing Your Business - Information on market research for your business.
Connections - Information about local transportation and connection routes (roads, airports, ect.)
3.CONSULT EXPERTS
Information on consulting experts and how it can benefit your business.
4. MAKE THE PLAN
One Year Time Line for Entrepreneurs - Lays out an easy to follow step by step timeline for the first year of running a business
The Business Plan - Information on what a business plan is and how to create one for your business.
Financing Information - Information about how and where to get financing for your business and info on area banks.
The Business Plan - Information on what a business plan is and how to create one for your business.
Financing Information - Information about how and where to get financing for your business and info on area banks.
5. Do The Paperwork
Legal aspects of staring a business - Information on the various legal structures a business can have, laws and regulations related to running a business and operating in the local area.
Tax Information - Information about taxes related to running a business at the local, state, and federal levels.
Utilities - Information on local utilities and providers.
Labor and Safety Regulations - Information about the legal regulations regarding safety and labor standards. Where to find employees for your business.
Tax Information - Information about taxes related to running a business at the local, state, and federal levels.
Utilities - Information on local utilities and providers.
Labor and Safety Regulations - Information about the legal regulations regarding safety and labor standards. Where to find employees for your business.
6. Launch
Information on what to do after launching your business, such as ribbon cuttings and joining a chamber of commerce.
Marketing & Advertising Your Business
Marketing & Advertising Your Business
7. Continue Learning
Resource Directory - Lists useful information such as market profiles, the small business administration, etc.
Educational Opportunities - Lists information on where to learn more about business and gaining skills training.
Other Resources - Lists other types of useful information such as newspapers, government websites, statistics, etc.
Glossary of Terms - Definitions of business and legal terms related to business.
Educational Opportunities - Lists information on where to learn more about business and gaining skills training.
Other Resources - Lists other types of useful information such as newspapers, government websites, statistics, etc.
Glossary of Terms - Definitions of business and legal terms related to business.
8. ENJOY THE CHALLENGE
Information on enjoying the challenges of starting/running a business and how to celebrate and recognize your successes.