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Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
Writing a business plan is an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can prepare for success. Read more
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Start-Up 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
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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. Read more
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Before you Start Your Business
One of the fundamental requirements for starting a business is a business plan. Read more
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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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Business Licenses
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
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Handbook For Employers
From the Tennessee Department of Employment Security
This handbooks covers:
Applying for an Employer Account Number Liability
Who are employees? Read more
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The Three Phases Of Forming A Business
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
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Your Business License
Tennessee law requires businesses to have a business license issued by local government, except Read more
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Export Assistance
East Tennessee International Commercial Council Telephone: (865) 974-6110
International Trade Center Telephone: (865) 632-2990 Read more
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TEN MISTAKES TO AVOID
Since one mistake is usually enough to bring down a business, do your best to avoid these ten mistakes. Read more