A plan in your head is good. A plan on paper is even better. Here are some articles that will help familiarize you with concepts and tools for business planning. Note that while a business plan is a must-have for securing a bank loan, other tools such as Lean Canvas will help you create all the elements of a business plan in a more visual format. Learn which one is best for you and your company.
- 10 Steps to Start Your Business (Small Business Administration)
- Business Plan Tool (Small Business Administration)
- Choose a Business Structure (Small Business Administration)
- Learn About the Startup Canvas and Lean Canvas (Strategyzer)
- 7 Steps for Establishing the Right Business Model (Entrepreneur Magazine)
Service Providers Who Offer Business Planning Services
Accelerate DFW FoundationWe connect dedicated entrepreneurs in the DFW area to the resources they need to develop, launch & grow their business. We build relationships that generate tangible outcomes. North Texas Entrepreneur Education and Training CenterA business resource organization located in Hurst, TX, with a focus of educating, training and developing early stage Entrepreneurs on establishing a solid foundation for their business. SCORE Fort Worth Chapter 0120SCORE Fort Worth – Helping Small Businesses Succeed! The mission of the Fort Worth SCORE Chapter is to provide free business counseling, mentoring, and coaching to existing and emerging businesses in Fort Worth and other North Texas cities. Tarrant County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)The Mission of the Tarrant Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is to accelerate the North Texas economy by helping entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses.
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