Grow an Existing Business

Entrepreneurial Pathways

A training series to complement and prepare small business owners for future success and training opportunities like the South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator.

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Moving Forward

• Business Plan Guide Microsoft Word Document (.doc)
   

Research

• University of South Carolina Libraries Database for Small Business Research

• The Darla Moore School’s Springs Business Library-Resources for accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and international business
   

Financial Aspects

• Applying for a Loan Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Lender Start up Requirements Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Financial Projection Plan Microsoft Excel Document (.xls)

• Funding Sources for Small Businesses Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Equity Funding Sources Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Tax Liabilities for Businesses Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Credit Report Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Payroll/Workers Compensation Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

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Legal Aspects

• Legal Structures of Businesses Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Patent Protection Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Patents Copyrights and Trademarks Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

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Marketing Direction

• Hiring a Marketing Firm Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• How to Write a Media Release Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

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Closing Shop

• Is it time to sell your business? Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Selling a Business Microsoft Word Document (.doc)
   

More Information

• South Carolina Business One Stop Microsoft Word Document (.docx)

• SC SBDC General Information Microsoft Word Document (.doc)

• Business Terms and Definitions Microsoft Word Document (.doc)