Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. Read more
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Helpful Websites
View a list of useful websites for small businesses in Pennsylvania. Read more
Westmoreland County SCORE Resources
From forming a business to buying a franchise, this page provides a wealth of useful resources for Westmoreland County businesses. Read more
Partnership Agreement: 50 Questions to Answer
Thinking of entering into a partnership? Be sure your Agreement answers these 50 questions. Read more
Sample LLC Operating Agreement
The following is an example of a LLC Operating Agreement based on the 50-question checklist. Read more
Buying A Business - Due Diligence Checklist
So you have decided to purchase an existing business. Regardless of how the deal is structured, be sure you know what you are getting into by requiring detailed information from t Read more
Partnership Agreement
This resource provides information on forming a business structure that includes more than one owner, such as a partnership. Read more
Obtaining a Loan
When applying for a loan, you must prepare a written loan proposal. We'll show you how to make your best presentation. Read more
Mutual Non-Disclosure
Use this template to create a mutual non-disclosure agreement. Read more
Facts About SCORE
Marketing Ideas
Marketing is all about satisfying customer needs. Use this list of marketing ideas to help better understand customer needs and ways to satisfy those needs. Read more
Corporation Compared to LLC
Corporation Compared to LLC The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is often a better choice for a business structure than either the C-Corporation or S-Cor Read more