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Small Business Management Guide

Careful planning is fundamental to success.  This Small Business Planner from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) includes information and resources that will help you at every stage of the business lifecycle.

The Small Business Management Guide covers topics like business planning, starting the business, managing it, and exiting.

Small Business Planner Table of Contents

• Plan Your Business
  • Get Ready
  • Write a Business Plan
• Start Your Business
  • Find a Mentor
  • Finance Start-Up
  • Buy a Business
  • Buy a Franchise
  • Name Your Business
  • Choose a Structure
  • Protect Your Ideas
  • Get Licenses and Permits
  • Pick a Location
  • Lease Equipment
• Manage Your Business
  • Lead
  • Make Decisions
  • Manage Employees
  • Market and Price
  • Market and Sell
  • Understand Fair Practice
  • Pay Taxes
  • Get Insurance
  • Handle Legal Concerns
  • Forecast
  • Advocate and Stay Informed
  • Use Technology
  • Finance Growth
• Getting Out
  • Plan Your Exit
  • Sell Your Business
  • Transfer Ownership
  • Liquidate Assets
  • File Bankruptcy
  • Close Officially
  • SBA Disclaimer of Endorsement
  • SBA Disclaimer of Liability

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