Resources For Your Business Needs
Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating; but you have lots of support. Find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise.
IRS Resources for Business
The IRS provides a great deal of useful information for businesses at various life-cycle stages. Numerous resources are set forth below that will get you started but there is no s Read more
Local Resources
List of SCORE Oxford Hills local resources Read more
Maine SCORE Chapters
The chapters in Maine are listed below. If you are located closer to one of these chapters than to Oxford Hills, please contact one of them for Counseling and other services. Read more
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Branding and Trademarking: Legal Considerations
Cash Flow Template
Guidelines for Preparing the Business Plan
Master the Ins and Outs of Cash Flow
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The Personal Touch Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Customers
You’ve no doubt seen people so absorbed with their smartphones or computers that they appear oblivious to what’s going on around them. Read more
Opening Day Balance Sheet
A projected balance sheet on the day the business opens. Read more
12 Month Cash Flow Projection
Detail cash flow projection by month for 12 months. Read more
4 Essential Tips for New Franchise Owners
Succeeding as a new entrepreneur is more assured if you have the powerful brand recognition of an established company, instead of being a standalone start-up.