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Article
Financing Sources
Many clients believe that banks are a source of funds for a new business, but this is rarely true. Banks require a good business and credit history, along with collateral for the... Read more
Checklist
Partnership Formation Checklist
Every partnership, no mater how large or small, needs a written Partnership Agreement. Agreements reduce the likelihood of future disagreements, and in the rare case one should... Read more
Article
Make No Mistake
Everyone makes mistakes, but you wouldn't believe some of the blunders I've seen in business plans over the years.
Here are some real examples from recent plans I have read:
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Article
How to Choose a Lawyer with Business and Legal Savvy
Here are a few simple suggestions of what to consider when selecting a corporate attorney.
Demand responsiveness.
Good attorneys are responsive to their client’s needs. If you are... Read more
Article
Choose the Best Business Structure
In starting my own business, I had a big decision to make. Should I begin as a sole proprietor, a sub chapter S corporation or a limited liability company? Each offers its... Read more
Article
Protect your business assets — know the rules
Today’s litigious and highly complex business arena often requires more specialization than most small businesses are able to provide on their own. For example, employing part-... Read more
Article
Why Start-ups Fail
Question: I believe I have a sound business idea, have done focus groups and am working on the business plans. But I find the percentage of start-ups that fail very disheartening... Read more
Article
How to Successfully Start or Buy a Business in 2008
Note: While written in 2007, the principles in this article are timeless.
New business trends make 2008 a year of great opportunity. If you want to start or buy a company, there... Read more
Article
Turn Annual Reports into Best-sellers
The Annual Report is too often underutilized in the literature racks of public companies. While thoroughly and sometimes even artfully detailing yearly achievement, it frequently... Read more
Article
Know Your Market Before Developing a Marketing Plan
In creating a marketing plan for your new product or service (i.e. a new thingamajig), assessment of the probable size and dimensions of the customer base you will target for your... Read more
eGuide
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, and Non-Disclosures
The following document is a collection of opinions from knowledgeable SCORE counselors.
By viewing this document, you indicate that you understand that this document is not legal... Read more