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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National Small Business Week Virtual Conference
The National Small Business Virtual Conference will offer webinars, one-on-one mentoring sessions, networking chat rooms, exhibitor booths and resources. Read more
April 2: A 3-Step Approach to Intentional Social Media Marketing
Walk away with a clear, and easy to implement strategy for getting intentional—and seeing better results from your social media marketing efforts—right now. Read more
March 10: Why Diversity and Inclusion Need to Be Small Business Priorities
Diversity and inclusion are priorities that small business owners need to embrace for better retention rates, stronger workforce performance and more. Read more
March 3: Is Your Networking Not Working? Drastic Steps to Get Known, Connected and Paid
Whether you are connecting online or face-to-face, there are must-do’s in order to create lasting relationships to grow your business. Read more
Startup Success Virtual Conference
The Startup Success Virtual Conference offered 9 webinars, one-on-one mentoring sessions, networking chat rooms, exhibitor booths, prizes and resources. Read more
The Startup Roadmap: Chapter 12 - Open for Business
In the last chapter of the Roadmap, you’ll prepare for your grand opening and learn important steps to keep your business running smoothly in its first year. Read more
The Startup Roadmap: Chapter 11 - Staffing Your Business
In chapter 11 of the Startup Roadmap, you’ll think through the costs and benefits of hiring workers, either employees, independent contractors or both. Read more
The Startup Roadmap: Chapter 10 - Setting Up Your Physical Location
Choosing your startup company’s brick-and-mortar location is a crucial decision. Watch chapter 10 of the Startup Roadmap for tips. Read more
The Startup Roadmap: Chapter 9 - Pricing, Sales, and Distribution
Are you confused on how to price, sell and distribute your products or services for your startup? Watch chapter 9 of the Startup Roadmap for tips. Read more