Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating; but you have lots of support. Find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Browse these tools, then contact your SCORE mentor to get help putting your ideas into action.
Business Start-Up
- So You Want to be an Entrepreneur
- Considerations Before Starting a Business
- Starting a Business in New Jersey
- 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
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 ***NEEDS Revisions for NJ****
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
- Closing or Transferring a Non-Profit Business
Government Contracting
Tax Planning
International Trade
Internet Safety
Legal
- Non-Disclosure Agreement Template
- Intellectual Property - Overview
- Intellectual Property - Provisional Patent Information
- Business Structures - Comparisons of Forms
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
- Understanding Your FICO Score
- Crowdfunding - IndieGoGo Checklist
- SCORE Financial Projections Template
Sales, Marketing & PR
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Northeastern NJ Useful Links
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The Small Business Guide to Cybersecurity
Learn about the biggest cybersecurity risks facing small businesses, the 3 most common cyberthreats, how to secure your business, and how to respond to a breach. Read more
Record of License and Permit Process Template
Use this template to keep track of federal, state and local licenses and permits your business needs, requirements, and progress towards receiving them. Read more
How to Get Your Freelance Business Taken Seriously
Some prospective customers have had negative experiences with independent contractors. Here are 5 tips for turning wary prospects into long-time customers.
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How Small Manufacturing Businesses Drive the U.S. Economy
SCORE's latest infographic, “Manufacturing & Small Business,” investigates how small businesses fit into the vast world of manufacturing.
4 Ways Small Businesses Can Save Money on Healthcare
Healthcare policies have not only changed for the better, but companies also have more flexibility in how they implement those policies now.