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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
- 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
eGuide
Is an SBA Loan Right for You? The Quick Guide
If you’re starting or growing your small business, you should learn about loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a funding option. Read more
Article
Bank Loan Request for Small Business
Do you want to improve your chances of getting a business bank loan? Use these tips on how to write a compelling bank loan request letter. Read more
Template
Distribution Channel Assessment Worksheet
Conduct a distribution channel assessment to gauge whether your products are getting to your target customers in the most effective way. Read more
Article
Top 10 Bookkeeping Mistakes by Small Businesses
Bookkeeping errors have the potential to derail an otherwise healthy business and create financial chaos. Here are the 10 most common mistakes to avoid. Read more
Article
Federal Employer Identification Number: Everything You Need to Know
Understand exactly what a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN or EIN) is, why you need one, and how to acquire one for your small business. Read more
eGuide
21 Steps to Starting a Retail Store
If you’re ready for the exciting world of retailing, download this ebook to learn 21 steps to prepare your store for success. Read more