What Kind of Business is for me?
The Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Centers offer a step-by-step guide to evaluating your business idea.
· Evaluating Your Business Idea
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a checklist to start and run a business.
· Click here to get started.
Business Planning
· A good way to start your business is to complete a feasibility or business plan.
· Often this planning is necessary to receive funding through banks or others.
· There are a variety of ways to complete the plan. You can:
o Do it on your own
o Take a class
o Meet with a counselor
The SBA provides a good outline for building your business plan.
· Click here for sample business plans
FastTrac program will help you head down the right path and answer:
1. Is my business viable?
2. How do I create a practical plan that leads me toward my goals?
These programs include:
· FastTrac NewVenture
· FastTrac TechVenture
· First Step FastTrac (Also in Spanish)
Not sure which one is right for you?
Contact MOSourceLink and a network navigator will help you decide.
p: 866.870.6500
e: info@mosourcelink.com
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