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SCORE'S BUSINESS DOCUMENTS [BRIEFS] cover topics like starting a small business, business incorporation, financial issues, marketing & advertising, taxes, technology and etc. Click on the individual topic below to access.
STARTING UP
- Starting a New Business - SCORE 1.00
- One-Stop Information Centers: Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana - SCORE 1.02
- Library Reference Materials & Services - SCORE 1.04
- Startup Costs of Going Into Business - SCORE 1.05
- Tax Considerations for Startup Businesses - SCORE 1.08
- Market Research - SCORE 1.10
- Two Steps to Finding a Service Provider - SCORE 1.12
ORGANIZATION
- Choosing The Legal Structure of Your Business SCORE 2.00
- Government Contracting-Small Business SCORE 2.05
- Partnership & Operating Agreements SCORE 2.09
- Sales Agreements for Service Businesses SCORE 2.11
BUSINESS PLANS
- Business Plan Outline SCORE 3.01
- Business Plan SCORE 3.02
- Sample Business Plan SCORE 3.11
- The Strategic Plan SCORE 3.12
- The Elevator Pitch SCORE 3.14
- Tools for Initial Business Assessment and Growth SCORE 3.20
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/METRICS
- Your Business Accountant SCORE 4.01
- Personal Financial Statement SBA413
- Projected Financial Statements [use with XL1200] SCORE 4.05
- SCORE Financial Projection Model Excel 1200.xls
- Key Financial Ratios SCORE 4.11
- Breakeven Analysis [use with 4.13.01] SCORE 4.13
- Spreadsheet to Calculate Breakeven Sales Level SCORE 4.13.01
- Business Feasibility Analysis SCORE 4.15
CREDIT
- Granting Credit To A Customer SCORE 4.31
- Sample Credit Application SCORE 4.33
- Successful Accounts Receivable Collections SCORE 4.35
- Credit Score SCORE 4.39
- Small Claims Court SCORE 4.41
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS
- Inventory Accounting and Control SCORE 4.51
- Leasing Versus Buying: Equipment SCORE 4.53
- Leasing versus Buying: Business Location SCORE 4.54
- SWOT Analysis SCORE 4.59
- Retail and Restaurant Site Selection SCORE 4.61
FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS
- Investors SCORE 5.07
- Types Of SBA Loans SCORE 5.11
- Kiva - Small Business Microloans SCORE 5.12
MARKETING & ADVERTISING
- Advertising SCORE 6.00
- Marketing Plans, Strategy & Mix SCORE 6.01
- Sales Forecasting SCORE 6.04
- Customer Service SCORE 6.05
- Media Writing and News Releases SCORE 6.09
- On-line Business Presence SCORE 6.10
- Building a Strong Brand SCORE 06.16
PRICING
- Pricing Procedures for Retail SCORE 7.00
- Pricing your Service SCORE 7.01
- Pricing For Manufacturers SCORE 7.02
LEGAL
- Your Business Attorney SCORE 8.00
- Patents for Small Business SCORE 8.01
- Trademarks, Service Marks and Copyrights SCORE 8.08
INSURANCE
- Insurance SCORE 9.00
TAXES
- Tax Issues for Home Business SCORE 10.00
- Taxes, Licenses & Permits SCORE 10.03
- Employees vs. Independent Contractors SCORE 10.06
- Taxation of Small Businesses SCORE 10.08
FRANCHISING
- Franchising SCORE 11.00
- Financial Evaluation of Franchise Investments SCORE 11.05
BUYING/SELLING A BUSINESS
- Buying a Business SCORE 12.00
- Selling a Business SCORE 12.01
- Contents of an Effective Purchase or Sale Agreement SCORE 12.02
SPECIFIC BUSINESSES
- Starting a Consulting Business SCORE 13.01
- Operating a Consulting Business SCORE 13.02
- Guide to Exporting SCORE 13.03
- Guide to Importing SCORE 13.05
- International Trade Resources SCORE 13.06
- Home Based Business SCORE 13.07
HUMAN RESOURCES
- Employee Safety & Health SCORE 15.01
TECHNOLOGY
- Using Social Media in Business SCORE 20.06
- How to use LinkedIn to advance your Company SCORE 20.08
Disclaimer
Any reference obtained from SCORE briefs to a specific commercial product, process or service does not constitute or imply an endorsement by SCORE or SBA or the United States Government of the product, process, or service or its producer or provider. The views and opinions expressed in any referenced document do not necessarily state or reflect those of the SCORE or SBA or the United States Government.
