Resources and Corresponding Links

We maintain a library of business information at our chapter office. We also maintain a list of links that our clients find informative. (Please note that these links may route you to external sites. In order to return to this site you may click on the BACK button on the upper left of the screen).

General Information:

Small Business Administration

http://sba.gov/

Small Business Administration- Government Business Opportunities

http://sba.gov/businessop/index.html

SCORE- Counselors to America’s Small Business

http://www.score.org/

Small Business Power Links http://www.score.org/small_biz_power_links.html

PVCC Workforce Services http://www.ed2go.com/piedmont/

SBA Loan Program http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/sbaloantopics/7a/index.html

Community Calendar. http://www.cvillecalendar.com

Starting a Business:

Forms of Business Ownership http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/start/chooseastructure/index.html

Business in Virginia http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal/business_3844/index.html

Incorporating in Virginia http://www.legalzoom.com/incorporate/Virginia.htm

Business Registration Guide http://www.scc.virginia.gov/division/clk/forms/brg.pdf

Financial Information:

Beginners Guide to Financial Statements

http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/begfinstmtguide.htm

Financing Basics http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/start/financestartup/index.html

Taxation http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/manage/paytaxes/index.html

Bank Loan Request http://www.score.org/downloads/BankLoanRequestforSmallBusiness.doc

An Audio Visual Presentation of Why a Cash Flow is Important -

http://www.va-interactive.com/bankofamerica/resourcecenter/workshops/cashflow/cashflow.html

The Essentials of Cash Flow - http://www.investopedia.com/articles/01/110701.asp

How to Better Manage Your Cash Flow -

http://www.entrepreneur.com/money/moneymanagement/managingcashflow/article66008.html

Cash Flow Template - http://www.score.org/downloads/12_Month_Cashflow_Form_Rev_5-07.xls

Business Plans:

Business Plans http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/plan/writeabusinessplan/index.html

Business Plan for a Start Up http://www.score.org/downloads/Business%20Plan%20for%20a%20Startup%20Business_Dec.doc

Detailed Templates for Your Business

http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html

Business Tool Box http://www.score.org/business_toolbox.html

Laying Out Your Business Plan http://www.paloalto.com/ps/bp/demo/sba/index.html?slide

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