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SCORE is a Resource Partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SBDC (Small Business Development Center) at Indian River State College.
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The following is a basic resource list our counselors have put together. We hope that you will find it useful and that it assists you in finding some answers to your questions. If we can be of any further help please call our office at 772 489-0548. We wish you the best of luck. IRS Tax Center The Internal Revenue Service maintains an extensive amount of information on its website. This page of selected links to small business information on the IRS site is provided by the Treasure Coast Chapter of SCORE in cooperation with the IRS.
SBA
South Florida Small Business Resource This is the 2010
version of the SBA's annual magazine providing a very informative listing of
the resources available to small businesses in South Florida. Start Up: and click on "starting your business". This web site will give you a step by step guide to all the factors in starting your business.The On-Line Women's Business Center is part of the SBA web site and has numerous resources aimed specifically at helping women in business.http://www.toolkit.cch.com/BOToC.asp and click on "Starting Your Business". This web site is from the Commerce Clearing House and contains a discussion of the various forms of business structures, with pros and cons.Business Plan: Click the link on the left to take a straight forward short course in preparing your Business Plan. Once you are done, you'll have a better idea of whether you want to proceed with or delay your idea. If you decide you need a more comprehensive business plan, then you can download the business plan template, which covers a range of business issues in more depth.www.sba.gov/starting/indexbusplans.html This site gives a "step by step" guide to writing a business plan. This site has a series of sample plans for various types of businesses is available for download/viewing in Word, text, and Adobe PDF formats. Look under heading section "C" behind the Online Library/Publications buttons. This is a business planning resource that includes free samples of business plans plus other valuable information.http://www.businessplans.org/ This site offers an abundance of free sample plans, tools, and articles helpful to the business planning process. Loan Information: This web site represents several firms that provide financial services to small business. You are able to file an online application, providing personal information along with data on your business and your need for the loan. Assuming good credit, you can get an answer the same day for loans up to $50,000. On this site you have access to over 100 lending institutions, which compete to offer you the best terms. It will collect financial data from you and sort through the database to select firms most likely to be a good match for your needs. You may select to apply directly to these firms or request that they contact you.
www.sba.gov/hotlist/busplan.html This site gives you over 30 links to resources for your marketing program.Local Resources:
Financial / Accounting / Computer Bookkeeping: IRS Tax Center The Internal Revenue Service maintains an extensive amount of information on its website. This page of selected links to small business information on the IRS site is provided by the Treasure Coast Chapter of SCORE in cooperation with the IRS. SCORE is one of the few sources of economical workshops on basic bookkeeping, QuickBooks and the accounting background you will need for your business plan. Basic bookkeeping and accounting information can also be on/from this SBA Web page http://app1.sba.gov/sbtn/registration/index.cfm?CourseId=19 The Small Business Resource Guide CD-ROM is an interactive CD containing all the business tax forms, instructions and publications to successfully manage a business. In addition, the CD provides a wide variety of web links to various government agencies, business associations and IRS organizations. The improved subscription option feature provides an opportunity to join the SB/SE Mail List and receive valuable information that impacts small business owners. To request a copy of this CD online, visit the SB/SE Website at: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=101169,00.html. Licenses and Permits: Forms, Permits and Licenses. For assistance with regional, County, State and Federal permits, please visit the State of Florida web site at: http://www.myflorida.com/portal/BusinessPatents and Trademarks: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has everything you need to know about protecting your intellectual property at their website: http://www.uspto.gov/main/profiles/newuser.htm Legal Information: www.BusinessLaw.gov is an excellent repository of legal and regulatory information for America's small businesses that is maintained by the Small Business Administration. www.nolo.com. This award winning site has an extensive array of information and boilerplate
legal documents for business and personal situations. To schedule your appointment at any of our six locations, Click Here, or call our Ft. Pierce office at 772 489-0548. |
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