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Business Start-Up
- So You Want to be an Entrepreneur
- Considerations Before Starting a Business
- Starting a Business in San Diego County
- Starting a Home-Based Business in San Diego County
- Regulations, Licenses and Permits Overview
- Business Licenses and Fictitious Name Filing - San Diego County
- Relevant Government Agencies
- Business Start-Up - Information Resources
- Insurance Considerations for Small Business
- Costing, Pricing, Break-Even - 3-Step Start-up Formula
- Advisory Board - How to Form
Business Planning
- Business Plan for a Start-up
- Business Plan for an Established Business
- Business Plan Handbook
- Business Plan Sample
- Business Plans - Common Flaws
- Insurance Considerations for Small Business
High Tech Startup
Franchising
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Business
- Grow Your Business thru Acquisition
- Position a Business for Sale
- Your Business is Worth What?
- Buy / Sell Business Websites
Non-Profits
- Business Plan for Non-Profit
- Non-Profit Organizations - Answers to Five Basic Questions
- Forming a Non-Profit Corporation - Quick Answers
- Planning Tools for Non-Profits
- Non-Profit Transactions Requiring either Notice or Attorney General Approval
- Closing or Transferring a Non-Profit Business
Government Contracting
- How to do Business with the Government
- Guide to Doing Business with the Federal Government and Federal Procurement Directory
- What is SAM?
Tax Planning
International Trade
Internet Safety
Legal
- Non-Disclosure Agreement Template
- Intellectual Property - Overview
- Intellectual Property - Provisional Patent Information
- Business Structures - Comparisons of Forms
- Free Legal Service
Financing
- SBA Loan Programs Chart
- Loans for Start-up and Existing Businesses
- CDC Small Business Finance Programs
- CDC Small Business Finance 3-Step Loan Process
- SBA Loan Fact Sheet
- Public Lender List
- City of San Diego Small Business Loan Program Fact Sheet
- San Diego Loan Programs
- Angel and Venture Capital Investors
- Understanding Your FICO Score
- Accion San Diego Overview
- Accion San Diego Loan Application
- Accion San Diego Loan Checklist
- Crowdfunding - IndieGoGo Checklist
- SCORE Financial Projections Template
Sales, Marketing & PR
- Guide to Doing Business with the Government and Federal Procurement Directory
- Trade Show Marketing
- Text Message Marketing
Human Resources
- Employment Determination Guide - EDD
- Employment Compliance Tools - CalBizCentral
- Human Resources Administration
- Employee vs Independent Contractor
- A Roadmap for AB 5:
California’s New Law on Worker Classification - CalChamber - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- Health Care Reform Update
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Article
Crowd Funding Information
Basic definition of crowd funding plus information about some sources of crowd funding. Read more
Article
Advisory Board - How to Form
An advisory board is an informal group. In general, a three to five person board will likely meet your needs. Read more
Article
Understanding Your FICO Score
This document explains the importance of your credit score, the method used in its calculation, how it's used and how to obtain a copy. Read more
Article
List of Startup Resources
We’ve scoured the internet to find the websites and tools that will help you get your business off the ground. Bookmark this list of startup resources. Read more
Template
Product and Service Description Worksheet
Developing product and service descriptions doesn’t have to be daunting. SCORE’s worksheet can help you write compelling copy that converts. Read more
eGuide
Where’s the Money? 10 Types of Small Business Financing and How to Qualify
This guide will help you understand ten popular types of financing available to small businesses and which ones are appropriate for your business now. Read more
Article
Religious Nonprofit Organizations and Churches
Understanding differences between the terms “churches” and “religious organizations” is important for religious groups seeking 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status. Read more
Template
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
Template
Personal Financial Statement Template
Has a lender or investor asked you for a personal financial statement? Use this free, downloadable template to document your assets, liabilities and net worth. Read more