Business Name
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Missouri Secretary of State
| | If you think you have a great name for your business and don't want anyone else taking it, be sure to reserve it online at the Missouri Secretary of State website.
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Business Plan
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SCORE
| | This template gallery has a variety of templates for business plans both for established businesses and start-ups.
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bPlans
| | Along with a step-by-step plan for writing a business plan, this website has over 500 examples of business plans from nearly every industry.
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| Financing |
Loans
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SBA
| | The SBA offers guaranteed loans provided through local banks. For a list of local banks click here or talk to your local bank.
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SCORE
| | About half way down the SCORE template's page there is a document that outlines what banks are generally looking for when a small business is looking for a loan.
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All Business
| | This article runs through what lenders look for in a business or business plan before granting a loan.
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| MicroLoans |
| SBA | | As with the guaranteed loans through the SBA, the MicroLoan program is provided through a local company. Unfortunately, the only company on this link that is working with Northeast Missouri at the time is RMI. However, if you're looking for under $35,000, this may be worth checking into.
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Financial Calculators
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BizStats
| | This site offers free online calculators for a variety of business ratios, including quick ratio, cash turnover, and cost of sales.
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SCORE
| | About three quarters of the way down the template page, SCORE offers a downloadable Excel document that will help you determine how much and how long it takes for your business to break even.
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Small Business Grants
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Grant Information
| | Check out the Grants portion of our website for more information on grants currently being offered to small businesses.
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Business Location - zoning, permits, and licenses
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Local Resources
| | Check out your county under this link to find the local resources you need to get any information on zoning, permits, and licenses.
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Missouri Business
| | The single point of entry for business registration, filings, licenses, and permits for doing business in the State of Missouri.
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Business Legal Structure
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SBA
| | The page offers the pros and cons on the different legal structures business are able to choose from.
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IRS
| | The IRS offers information on the needed forms to fill out when choosing your business legal structure.
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| Taxes |
IRS
| | Includes a variety of information that businesses, especially small businesses, need to know when opening their doors. This includes information on the Federal Employee Identification Number.
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MO Department of Revenue
| | In order to sell merchandise you will need to click on the link and fill out Form #2643 to obtain your State Tax Identification Number.
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| Business Insurance |
DIFP
| | The Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, & Professional Registration offers help on with insurance regulations, links to insurance providers, and workers compensation.
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Missouri Labor
| | Offers information and forms for unemployment insurance.
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