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SME Toolkit
This site provides a comprehensive toolkit for assisting the
entrepreneur in his/her efforts to build their business. Such
topics as accounting and finance, business planning, human
resources, international business, legal and insurance,
marketing and sales, operations, and technology are included.
In terms of accounting and finance, specific guidelines are
provided in regard to bookkeeping and cash flow management,
budgeting and forecasting, credit and collections, financial
management and reporting, finding financing, and payroll.
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SCORE
SCORE is a comprehensive small business assistance site which
features interactive mentoring of aspiring entrepreneurs who
are United States citizens by retired executives and business
owners. Score has a plethora of online resources to help the
entrepreneur finance their own business, including start-up
financing, getting a loan, tax tips, business columns, business
quizzes, and finance options.
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Unites States Government
This is the official business link to the United States government.
The link includes the ability to search for loans and grants provided
by the United States government. The site also includes comprehensive
guidelines for assisting the entrepreneur regarding a wide variety of
small business concerns, including financing one’s business. The site
specifically provides guidelines for financing your business, managing
your finances, and insuring your business.
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Small Business Administration
The Small Business Association provides guidelines and free online
workshops on a wide range of topics related to starting and maintaining
a small business. In terms of guidelines related to finance, information
provided by the SBA includes general financing and accounting as well as
loan and funding information. There is also information on how to prepare
a loan package.
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Consumer Reports
This Consumer Reports article explains how entrepreneurs can tap a
variety of resources to finance their new businesses.
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