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Small Business Plans

This topic guide lists sources which will assist researchers in developing small business plans.

The guide focuses on suggested strategies and best places to begin research efforts. For information & assistance in using any of the sources, please contact library staff:

• In person, at the MCOB Library Service Desk
• By phone @ 251-414-8067
• By email @ dlharrington@usouthal.edu

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Getting Started	Alabama Virtual Library	Sample Plans
Franchise Info	Market Analysis	Customer Analysis
Competitive Analysis	Financing Options

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Financing Options

Business Plans Handbook
MCOB Reference HD 62.7 .B865 v. 1,2,5-6,9

"Each volume provides a collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America." Provides sample pro forma balance sheet, income statement, and cash flows for specific businesses.

CCH Business Owner's Toolkit: Getting Financing for Your Business

Entrepreneur.com: Financial Management

SBA.gov/financing [Alabama District Local Resources]

Small Business Knowledge Base: Financial Management

WSJ.com: StartUp Journal: Financing

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Fundraising:

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Chronicle of Philanthropy

Fed Biz Opps

First.gov: Nonprofit Resources

Foundation Center
*requires free registration before use

Grants.gov

Internet Nonprofit Center: Resources for Fundraising Online

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Last Updated: 6/29/07 DLH