This library contains valuable resource documents and tutorials to help entrepreneurs reach their goals.
About SBIR GrantsDescription of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program as outlined by SBA.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Basic Business Plan OutlineA brief outline used to help aspiring entrepreneurs compose a business plan
Source: Collin County SBDC
Financial Worksheets
Useful financial components and worksheets for your business plan
Source: Collin County SBDC
A check list of required papers to be obtained from applicants for SBA-Bank Financing
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
A detailed description of the various forms of business ownership and their respective pros and cons
Source:
www.kcsourcelink.comKey Points to Borrowing MoneyAn outline of the key factors a bank uses to analyze a potential borrower
Source: Collin County SBDC
Questionnaire designed to identify those small business loan applicants that meet SBA's general eligibility criteria
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA Loan DescriptionsInformation on various types of loans sponsored by SBA, their purpose, requirements, and terms
Source: Collin County SBDC
Types of Funding - ExplainedDifferent types of funding to help you identify which funding is best for your business
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Tutorial Video Library
Guide to Starting a Business
This tutorial may be used to help you determine your readiness for starting a small business, provide an overview of basic small business principles, and introduce you to key SBA resources.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
How to Write a Business Plan This tutorial may be used to help you attain a better understanding of the business planning process.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
How to Prepare a Loan Package This tutorial may be used to help you prepare a loan package for a lender and also explains how a lender will evaluate your loan request. At the end, you will be provided with access to resources that can assist you in preparing a loan request.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Marketing 101This tutorial explains to you what marketing is and why it is important, how to conduct marketing research, develop a marketing plan and successful strategies, and provides access to quality resources.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Crime PreventionThis tutorial defines the issues and describes why crime prevention is so critically important to small businesses. It outlines practical steps that can be taken by a small business to prevent potential crimes.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Tech 101In this tutorial, you will learn the value of the Internet and the importance of creating a business website. It ends with a brief description of eCommerce and how it can help your small business.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
A Guide to Winning Federal ContractsThis tutorial provides an overview of the Federal buying market, and explains how and where to find information about government contracting rules. It also describes how to find Federal contract opportunities and sell to the government.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Down-shifting in a Slowing EconomyThe tutorial encourages business owners to stand back from the easel, asses current business operations, and consider new opportunities.
Source: Small Business Administration (SBA)
Visit these Web sites for more resources:
Business.gov
www.business.govThe business link to the U.S. government, it provides information about taxes, regulations, workplace issues and more. The site now has an online community for small businesses.
Minority Business Development Agencywww.mbda.govPart of the Department of Commerce, it fosters minority-owned businesses
Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov/businesses/smallA resource from the IRS for small businesses and the self-employed
Department of Labor
www.dol.gov/osbpThe Department of Labor's small-business resource center.
Entrepreneurship.org