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What Should My Business Plan Include? What goes into a business plan? It’s a good question — and one that anyone thinking about\ starting a small business should ask. The body of... Read more

Do You Need a Business Plan? Many Americans dream of going into business for themselves. About one million a year actually do it. Unfortunately, for most, the dream will become a... Read more

SMALL MINORITY & DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND 8(a) BUSINESS CERTIFICATION To become 8 (a) certified a small business must first be registered with the Small... Read more

State of Tennessee handbooks on operating a child care facility are available at: Lawson McGhee Library, 500 Church Street, Knoxville, TN Department of Human Services, 531 Henley... Read more

If you are selling a business, obtain a copy of the SCORE handout Buying A Small Business to learn what buyers of your business are going to be demanding from you, the seller. How... Read more

Advice for Authors SCORE is often approached by individuals who want to write a book, as well as by authors who have already written a work that they want to sell. Here is some... Read more

Leasing Space for Your Business Before looking for commercial property to lease or sublease for your business, it’s essential to develop a checklist of all the things the property... Read more

Similarities Between For Profit and Not For Profit Businesses “For Profit” and “Not for Profit” (or non-profit) businesses are similar in many ways. Both are generally... Read more

The formation of a single-member LLC and the formation of a single-member PLLC are permissible under the Revised LLC Act in Tennessee (T.C.A. §48- 249-501c). In fact, all 50... Read more

Clients living in Tennessee cities need to determine if they need a city business license in addition to obtaining a license from the county in which their business is located.... Read more

From the Tennessee Department of Employment Security This handbooks covers:  Applying for an Employer Account Number Liability   Who are employees?  Premium and taxes (Including... Read more

There are three natural and essential phases to go through when trying to decide whether to form a business. You might refer to them as: (In the business world they are called)... Read more