Starting a Business

Starting your own business can be exciting, yet intimidating at the same time. From writing a business plan to learning about license and registration requirements, there are many technical resources available to help your entrepreneurial dream become a reality. By collaboratively working with you to achieve your goals we hope to make your first year and the years that follow a success. We are here to help you make your business be all it can be. Please check on the articles we have selected with you in mind.

Reference Guide to Starting a New Business in Missouri

SCORE - A nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
www.SCORE.org

MO Small Business Development Centers - Starting a Business in MO
www.missouribusiness.net/startup/index.asp

Small Business Administration - A one-stop shop providing information on all aspects of starting a business including writing a business plan, obtaining financing, securing employees, traversing legal hurdles and developing a marketing strategy, plus obtain a free Small Business Startup Guide.
www.sba.gov/starting_business/index.html

Entrepreneur.com - Provides a wealth of information for people starting a business including:

How to Start a Business: www.entrepreneur.com/howto/startyourbiz.html

Steps to Starting a Business: www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/startupbasics/article202106.html

Free Startup Kits for various industries: www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit/0,4763,,00.html

Low-cost startup ideas:
www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit

Inc.com - Provides free "How-to Guides" on a variety of business topics such as Pricing, Setting up a new office, E-commerce starter kits, and Cash management.
www.inc.com/resources/startup/

Missouri Business Resource Center - Provides business counseling, training and many online resources that help both existing and start-up business.
www.smallbusinesslearning.net

Internal Revenue Service - What new business owners need to know about running your business from the Internal Revenue Service along with needed tools and forms.
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99336,00.html

Entrepreneurship in Missouri
oseda.missouri.edu/meric/index.shtml

All Business - Shares practical information on starting a business including forms, agreements, and step-by-step packages.
www.allbusiness.com

MERIC - Mo Economic Research and Information Center
www.ded.mo.gov/researchandplanning

Small Business Administration - Frequently Asked Questions about Women's Business Ownership
web.sba.gov/faqs

Missouri Women's Business Center - Will help women build financially sound businesses across each stage of business development---start up, management and expansion.
www.missouriwbc.com/

US Small Business Administration - Women - The SBA is a very strong advocate for women entrepreneurs, see the many programs and services to help women succeed.
www.sbaonline.sba.gov/financing/special/women.html

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Statistics in all stages of business.
www.bls.gov