Resources

Business Planning

Business Plan Outline.doc

A simple, one page outline that you can utilize to complete a rough draft of your business plan. For assistance with having your plan reviewed, please contact your local Inland Empire SBDC office.

Financial Projections Template.xls

A linked worksheet that will allow you to complete the Financials section of your Business Plan. It can also be used standalone to create financial projections.
For assistance with completing the financial projections, please contact your local Inland Empire SBDC office.

Citigroup Small Business Guides

These guides contain a wealth of information on starting and running your business and also include activities, worksheets, self-assessments, glossaries, and valuable additional resources for you to consult along the way.

Business Plan Resources.doc

A listing of various websites that provide information and statistics that you can use in your business planning process.

Succeeding Online

A list of online resources from our very successful E-Commerce for Small Business workshop.

Marketing

Competitive Position.doc

A simple tool to assess your company’s strengths and its competitive position within its marketplace.

Major Media Types.doc

A comparison of the advantages and limitations of the major media types available to market your business.

Organization Types.doc

A comparison of the various legal forms of organization you may choose for your business.

Licenses and Permits.doc

A listing of contact information and websites for various government agencies and other organizations you may need to work with to operate a business in the Inland Empire.