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eGuide
E-Book: Start or Grow Your Small Business in Tennessee
Congratulations on your decision to start a new business and welcome to the world of entrepreneurship!
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Library of Business Articles Resource Page
Click the button above to go to the Library of Business Articles page. Read more
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Ten Second Elevator Speech
If you can’t tell me what you do in 15 seconds, I’m not buying, I’m not investingand I’m not interested. Read more
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Cash Form 8300
IRS Form 8300
Is Your Business Filing the Proper Cash Transaction Forms? Read more
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Cash Flow Sheet
Monthly Cash Flow Projection
A sample template is available here.
Cash on hand at beginning of month: Must be the same as cash on hand at the end of the prior month.
Cash Receipts Read more
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Balance Sheet
Your SCORE or SBDC counselor can help you to understand the terminology used in a Balance Sheet, and to prepare a Balance Sheet for your business. Read more