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NEW BUSINESS START UP KIT
Our Small Business Start-Up Kit contains reference guides, how-to checklists and resource booklets with valuable information essential to starting a new business. Order yours today!
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BUSINESS PLAN
Developing a solid Business Plan is your roadmap to success. This article outlines the steps for writing and developing a business plan when starting a new business.
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BUSINESS ENTITIES
One of the first executive decisions you'll make is deciding what organizational structure is best for your business. Do you know which type of Ownership Entity is right for your business?
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FINANCING PROGRAMS
Obtaining the capital to start and maintain a business is important. Find out if any of these Financing Programs are available to you.
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SBA FINANCING PROGRAMS
The SBA provides a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses, including 7(a), 504 and disaster assistance loans. Within this section, we’ll review eligibility requirements, SBA loan programs, surety bonds, the role of SBA, equity capital topics, special purpose loans, SBA partner topics and 7(a) lender programs. Though the SBA does not provide grants to help you start a business, included is information on organizations and sites that can assist you in locating special purpose grants.
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LICENSING
Most businesses require a license from the State of Maryland. Determine if your particular business activities require one.
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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Central Region encourages local businesses to partake in procurement opportunities. Browse through a listing of agencies that offer these special opportunities.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications allow business owners to appreciate special benefits and access to a wide array of resources. The SBDC can assist in preparing your business to meet with these agencies.
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TRAINING WORKSHOPS
View Central Region SBDC training workshops currently offered to aspiring entrepeneurs.
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LOAN APPLICATION PROCESS
Critical questions will be asked for you to answer, informing you about general information of the Loan Application Process .
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SHARED LIBRARIES
The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network maintains a shared library of Small Business Resources . Find out where this valuable information can be obtained.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Links to business, state and federal organizations that offer valuable resources .
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