Starting Out

• Checklist for Starting a New Business Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Business Plan Guide Microsoft Word Document (.doc)
   

Research

• SC State Library Database for Small Business Research

Financial Aspects

• Applying for a Loan Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Lender Start up Requirements Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Financial Projection Plan Microsoft Excel Document (.xls)

• Funding Sources for Small Businesses Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Tax Liabilities for Businesses Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

  • IRS Small Business Tax Workshop​

• Credit Report Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Payroll/Workers Compensation Microsoft Word Document (.doc)
   

Legal Concerns

• Legal Structures of Businesses Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Patent Protection Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Patents Copyrights and Trademarks Microsoft Word Document (.doc)
   

Marketing Direction

• Hiring a Marketing Firm Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• How to Write a Media Release Microsoft Word Document (.doc)
   

More Information

• South Carolina Business One Stop Microsoft Word Document (.docx)

• SC SBDC General Information Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Business Terms and Definitions Microsoft Word Document (.doc)
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