Today, there is a wealth of information on the Internet for entrepreneurs. You'll find sample business plans, the forms and applications you'll need, and in some cases, free counseling. Take full advantage of these resources. Each link will open in a new window.
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The Idaho Small Business Development Center (Idaho SBDC) is a university-based organization offering a wealth of free and low-cost information designed to educate and support Idaho small business owners and managers, inventors, and potential entrepreneurs. |
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SCORE is an organization of volunteer businessmen and women who provide counseling and mentoring to small business people. Their website has numerous planning resources. |
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This is the starting point for the Federal Government’s Small Business Administration’s online guide to starting a small business. From this page links carry you into different phases of business planning, including financing, managing, business opportunities and disaster recovery. |
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Here’s the starting point for Idaho’s extensive internet resources for entrepreneurs. You’ll find advice, and when you’re ready, you can fill out all the necessary forms online. The website collects the necessary data and routes it to the relevant government offices, saving you a lot of duplication of effort. |
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This is another comprehensive resource from the Idaho Small Business Development Center. |
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A number of occupations require state licensing. The Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses manages most of these programs. If your business includes any of these occupations, check here for details on licensure. |