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Resources for Starting a New Business?

OhtheVogonityOhtheVogonity Registered User regular
So, I'm in a position where I'm in the early stages of starting a new business. I have expertise in the field, but of course no MBA for all the new tasks one has when you take the next step up and are on top. I have never written a business plan. Would anyone be able to recommend some good websites and/or books? I've not found anything yet that really seems intuitive or helpful via raw Google searches (aside from the advice that yes, you need a business plan).

Since it will inevitably come up, I'm opening a bar, it's with a friend who has already opened a successful bar, but we need to have a ducks nice and tidy because securing a loan is a likely need.

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  • firewaterwordfirewaterword Satchitananda Pais Vasco to San FranciscoRegistered User regular
    Have a look here (http://www.asbdc-us.org/) to see if there's a small business development center in your area. I don't have any experience with them, but the San Francisco one was hugely useful for a friend when he was trying to get one off of the ground. There's also a .gov site (www.sba.gov) but it doesn't seem to want to load right now so...

    Good luck!

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  • DeadfallDeadfall I don't think you realize just how rich he is. In fact, I should put on a monocle.Registered User regular
    Yeah the SBDC has helped me immensely. I was pretty much in your exact situation. And it's free.

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