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The SBA Business Smart Toolkit is a ready-to-use workshop toolkit developed jointly by National Association for Government Guaranteed Lenders and SBA. The workshop lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit ready. The information is laid out simply in three modules.

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How to Really Start Your Own Business SBA Resource Guide Small Business Basics (Business Plan Template) Business Planning Tools for Non-profits Financial Management Workbook

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• Census Data By ZIP Code
• Business Plan Overview
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• The Business Plan Process - Brief SBA Presentation
• Starting Your Business in Illinois Handbook

 

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At least in our territory, bankers are not interested in the extensive business plans discussed in most books or how-to's. Instead they just want the facts. First, they'll look at your 1-2 page executive summary and then your 12-month cash flow statement with key underlying assumptions. If that's attractive, they'll read the rest of its dozen or so pages. Here's a good example...

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Starting a nonprofit doesn’t necessarily mean you can quit your day job right away, but like any small business owner, you could eventually earn enough from your nonprofit to justify a full-time salary for you and your staff.

Ready to start your dream business? The Simple Steps for Starting Your Business courses can help you determine if starting a business is right for you.

Without financial self-sufficiency, non-profit organizations cannot choose their direction or concentrate on their mission. This guide is about a great American institution and a powerful agent for change: the non-profit charitable organization.

Starting a non-profit can be an extremely rewarding entrepreneurial experience. A non-profit gives you the ability to give back to your community and really make a difference unlike any other industry. But starting a charity or nonprofit organization is just like starting a for-profit business. And just like starting a for-profit business, there are steps that you need to take to ensure that you are successful.  Here are some tips to consider before you start and some points on generally how to start a business.

Have a Plan and Do Your Homework

When starting a non-profit organization you

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