Small Business Resources
Find the tools and small business resources you need to succeed as a small business owner. Here you’ll find practical advice on everything you’ll need grow your business and achieve your goals.
Whether you are just starting out or been in business for a long time, staying ahead of the game means always learning.
Here are some free small business resources and information to help you.
Business Start-Up Checklist
Starting a business involves lots of moving parts. It varies from industry to industry, but there are a lot of things to remember to do when you are first starting. Here is a checklist that will help you explore the things you want to get done. Some will apply to you, and some will not. There might be others that are specific to your industry that you should add.
Estimating Your Start-Up Costs
Having the most accurate costs for starting your business is an important step for any small business owner as they are planning to their business. This resource will help get you started.
Business Insurance
What you start with and what you currently need can change over time. This resource will help you find the right insurance for your small business and the questions to ask your agent or broker.
Capture Your Marketing Message
Your marketing strategy starts with your marketing message. Your Mission and Vision Statement and Elevator Pitch will help you create a consistent marketing message to your target market. This resource helps you craft each of those.
Capture Your Marketing Message
Grant Funding
Funding for a small business- especially a start-up, is often a challenge. Grants that don’t have to be repaid is everyone’s first choice. BUT- they are not always easy to find. This resource will help you find grant opportunities to see if they are right for you and your business.
Lean Plan Business Plan
You might not think you need a business plan for your small business, but the fact is that you do! This simple one-page business plan will guide you, step-by-step, through the process to bring structure and clarity to your business idea and to make sure you have not forgotten something.
Your Legal Identity
Your legal identity is one of the first things you will have to decide as a small business owner. Your business may change and require you to make a change in your legal identity. This resource list gives a brief overview of each of each entity to get you started and how to get the help you need to choose the right one.
Grand Opening Planner
You started your business so now it is time to plan a party and let everyone know. Use this handy checklist to make sure you think of everything!
Creative Event Ideas to Drive Traffic
The challenge is always there for the small business owner’s time and how to best use it to attract customers to your business.
“Is it better to pay attention to the customers I already have, or focus on reaching new customers?” That is often the question.
Check out this resource for some ideas and tips.
Creative Event Ideas to Drive Traffic
The Power of Customer Testimonials
Discover the power of authentic customer testimonials. Boost trust, credibility, and sales with compelling testimonials. Learn how to gather and use then effectively.
Come back often to find new resources here to help you grow as an entrepreneur and as a small business!
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