Getting Started
A successful business doesn't grow itself. It takes time, energy, patience and a great deal of pre-planning. The links below are good. general reference-points for entrepreneurs interested in starting a business in Rhode Island's East Bay - Warren, Barrington and Bristol.
Rhode Island Department of state: Starting a Business in Rhode Island:
http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-portal/business-basics
Rhode Island Department of state: Starting a Business in Rhode Island:
http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-portal/business-basics
Excerpt: Starting a BUsiness
Tips & advice for entrepreneurs from business planning expert Tim Berry.
This chapter is an excerpt from Tim Berry’s classic business planning manual, Hurdle: The Book on Business Planning. Hurdle focuses on developing a business plan for a specific business event, such as starting up a new business, or seeking outside funding. Learn more >>
This chapter is an excerpt from Tim Berry’s classic business planning manual, Hurdle: The Book on Business Planning. Hurdle focuses on developing a business plan for a specific business event, such as starting up a new business, or seeking outside funding. Learn more >>
SBA Webinar: Creating a BUsiness Plan
In this webinar for the U.S. Small Business Administration, business planning expert Tim Berry helps entrepreneurs and small businesses better understand how to create a business plan. Watch Video >>
Sample Business Plans
What is a business plan and how does it guide you to success? Browse more than 500 business plan examples at BPlans.com. Learn more >>
Cost of doing business
Figure out the dollars and cents of getting your business off the ground with this start-up costs estimator. Learn more >>
The Ultimate start-up checklist
The My Own Business Institute at Santa Clara University has compiled an extensive check-list for would-be-business owners. Get started >>
Business terms glossary
Did you know that harvesting - in business terms - referrs to selling a business or product line, as when a company sells a product line or division or a family sells a business? BPlans.com has all the definitions you need to know to navigate business jargon. A suggestion, bookmark the page. Learn more >>
Franchises
Owning a franchise may prove more beneficial than starting a business from scratch. Read about the ups and downs of operating a franchise, and whether it's a good investment for you. Learn more >>
