BUSINESS LINKS

Our Business Resource Guide is available, for free, to all. The Business Resource Guide is full of information ranging from the necessary steps in starting your business to local financing sources and much, much more.

Useful links for businesses
Business Plan:
A business plan precisely defines your business, identifies your goals, and serves as your firm's resume. The basic components include a current and pro forma balance sheet, an income statement, and a cash flow analysis. It helps you allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make good business decisions. Because it provides specific and organized information about your company and how you will repay borrowed money, a good business plan is a crucial part of any loan application. Additionally, it informs sales personnel, suppliers, and others about your operations and goals.

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http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/planning/basic.html

Business Structures:
When beginning a business, you must decide what form of business entity to establish. Your form of business determines which income tax return form you have to file.  The most common forms of business are the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and S corporation.  A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a relatively new business structure allowed by state statute.  Legal and tax considerations enter into selecting a business structure.

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http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98359,00.html

Cash flow Management:
Business analysts report that poor management is the main reason for business failure. Poor cash management is probably the most frequent stumbling block for entrepreneurs. Understanding the basic concepts of cash flow will help you plan for the unforeseen eventualities that nearly every business faces.

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http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/financing/cashmanagement.html

Financial Management:

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• Franchising
• Home Based Business
• Industry Benchmarks
• Industry Sector Research
• Leasing Retail Premises
• Marketing
• Taxation