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.
Overwhelmed? Let us know and we'll guide you through this information and put you in touch with professionals who can make it happen.
Overwhelmed? Let us know and we'll guide you through this information and put you in touch with professionals who can make it happen.
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 >>
