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Start-Up Toolkit
This section has resources to assist you in starting a business. To begin, select an item from the list below.
General Resources:
- State Guide: Obtaining Licenses & Permits
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Starting Your Business
- Local SBA Offices
- State Guide: Chambers of Commerce
- National Federation of Independent Businesses
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs:
- Minority Business Development Agency
- National Minority Business Council
- SBA: Minorities
- SBA: Native Americans
- SCORE: Resources for Minority Business Owners
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs:
Resources for Veterans:
Sample Business Plans:
- 60+ Sample Plans (Palo Alto Software)
- For Small Retailers (SBA) [PDF]
- For Small Service Firms (SBA) [PDF]
- For Small Construction Firms (SBA) [PDF]
- For Small Manufacturers (SBA) [PDF]
Licenses & Permits:
Business Start-Up Packages for Purchase:
Tax Resources:
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