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The main branch of the Memphis Public Library offers amazing resources for startup businesses.
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Not sure what kind of Tennessee licenses, taxes, and regulations are for your specific kind of business? Wondering about protecting your intellectual property?
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A variety of entity types are available to those who seek to start a new business. The appropriate type depends entirely on the business's needs.
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Browse local resources for help finding information on Tennessee legal services and business certifications.
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Not sure about how to report Federal Income Tax, Tennessee Sales Taxes and other taxes for your business?
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Find resources from SCORE Memphis and more on starting a non-profit; plus learn about non-profit requirements from the State of Tennessee.
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Browse local resources for help finding information on Tennessee accounting services and funding sources.
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Ready to start your dream business? The Simple Steps for Starting Your Business courses can help you determine if starting a business is right for you.
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The Startup Roadmap outlines each step in starting a business with detailed information and resources. And with SCORE, you don’t have to do it alone.
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In this module of the Startup Roadmap, you’ll create a business plan that maps out a detailed blueprint for getting to your goal of owning a business.
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Learn how to write a complete business plan in the equivalent of 29 tweets (or less) on a single page using keywords and short phrases.
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Did you miss one of SCORE Memphis's live business webinars? These valuable resources are available to watch on-demand at your convenience.
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A business plan serves as a roadmap for your business venture. In this webinar, you learn the key elements of a business plan and construct your roadmap for success.
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Download this financial projections template to calculate your small business expenses, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, break-even analysis & more.
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Download our easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing, and management templates to help you plan for a new business or grow your existing business.
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The SCORE Startup Roadmap is the perfect tool to start the journey to your new business.