Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. Read more
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Review your business plan to prepare for a successful 2017!
December is National Write a Business Plan month.
Tips for Commercial Tenants
Commercial tenants face multiple issues and need to be in compliance with laws and codes. The authors cover several significant topics to prepare small business owners for negotiations
Thinking of Starting a Business? Initial Steps
Basic principles of starting a business can be easily overlooked. The author offers a series of blogs related to start-ups and reviews multiple steps from business plan to various costs
Business Licenses and Permits – What Do You Need?
To keep a small company in compliance with local laws can be time-consuming and expensive. To avoid unnecessary stress, SBA prepared a list of information that serves as a guide for small businesses.
The Public Library Has Resources to Check out Your Competition!
Libraries offer a database to marketers and entrepreneurs. Using the example of Appleton Public Library, the author demonstrates various tools to explore and to map businesses.
Research Your Business Purchase and the Closing Checklist (Buying Existing Businesses by SBA Part 2)
How to buy a business? Without a clear understanding of all legal steps of buying existing business, the mistakes are inevitable. The author gives a detailed list of initial and closing stages of buying a business tp avoid serious legal issues in the future. Consider to start with doing a research before anything else.
What is Lean Start-up Methodology and is it a Tool for More Small Business Owners?
If you want to figure out where to take your business, rather than using a traditional business plan, try Lean Start-up Methodology.
Business Model Canvas Gains Popularity
Most entrepreneurs agree that a business plan is an important component in developing and managing a business. Now, with the advent and growing popularity of the business model canvas, the traditional written format is being questioned.
Borrow Money Locally
In their search for sources of borrowed funds, many business owners don’t consider the Outagamie County Revolving Loan Fund, also known as the Outagamie County Prosperity Fund.
Business Plan Change Results in Success
Whistler’s Knoll Vineyard in Hortonville is a case study in coming up with a great business plan, but discovering that the best plan might evolve into an even better plan.