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Dear Texas Small Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs,
Did you know December is National Write a Business Plan Month? Writing a business plan is one of the first and most important steps in starting any new business. It determines how you structure and run your company and is essential in the financing process. For National Write a Business Plan Month, we're sharing a list of resources and guides to help you kickstart your business planning process:
- Watch this helpful FAQ video: How important is a business plan?
- This Governor's Small Business Webinar playback offers expert advice on crafting a business plan and answers frequently asked questions.
- The Governor's Small Business Handbook offers a helpful guide and topics to consider when writing a business plan (starting on page 6).
- The U.S. Small Business Administration offers online templates for creating a business plan and guidance on selecting a plan format.
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SCORE offers a step-by-step business plan template and one-on-one assistance from experienced mentors to help review and refine your plan.
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) offer small business owners and entrepreneurs free face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics — like creating a business plan and finding financing to exploring new markets, increasing sales and improving productivity and profitability.
Once you have completed your sound business plan and are ready to take the next steps, visit our Start a Business in Texas webpage guide or visit our Small Business Assistance webpage for a centralized point of the multiple tools, resources and guides available to you.
Please don't hesitate to contact the Small Business Assistance team if you have any questions. We are always available for friendly assistance as you continue to craft your small business success story.
— Jarvis Brewer, Small Business Advocate, Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office
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