Got a Business Idea? Then, Plan Ahead

November 11, 2009

Make a Smart Start with Your Business Idea

Small businesses start with great ideas. If you have a great idea and 2010 is your year to start a small business, then plan ahead.

Now is the time to jot down your vision of where you want to be in five years. Starting a business? What kind of sales, profits, market niche and employees do you see ahead. Paint a picture of the future.

To get started, meet with a SCORE mentor and talk about your ideas for a business. In person, ask for a copy of the workbook “How To Really Start and Structure Your Business.” This free workbook by SCORE and The Company Corporation is a great resource to help you think through a small business start.

Free for Your Business

Find SCORE and make an appointment to meet a mentor in person.
Try the online workshop on putting together your Business Plan.
Take the entrepreneur readiness quiz.

If this is the beginning of your journey, don’t go it alone. Start out by surrounding yourself with trusted advisors. SCORE advice is free and confidential. Take this opportunity to make an appointment to meet with a mentor in person. Find SCORE near you.

Christine Banning, SCORE
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Filed under: Planning, Starting

Tags: entreprenerur, mentoring, SCORE mentoring, small business, start-up, start-up advice