Financing Your Business | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download | Pages |
150 | The Reality of Venture Capital (Part 1 of 3) | 10 | |
151 | The Reality of Venture Capital (Part 2 of 3) | 6 | |
152 | The Reality of Venture Capital (Part 3 of 3) | 9 | |
153 | Bankable Deals: A Question & Answer Guide to Trade Finance for U.S. Small Business (Part 1 of 2) – Information about trade financing | 10 | |
154 | Bankable Deals: A Question & Answer Guide to Trade Finance for U.S. Small Business (Part 2 of 2) – Information about trade financing | 10 | |
155 | Financing Options: All You Should Know (Part 1 of 2) – SBA financing programs | 9 | |
156 | Financing Options: All You Should Know (Part 2 of 2) – SBA financing programs | 8 | |
157 | What Do Lenders Really Need to Grant Small Business Loans - Six experts offer their opinions on small business loans | 16 | |
Starting a Business in Wyoming | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
200 | Thinking About Going Into Business? – Answers to questions about starting and operating a business | 10 | |
201 | Checklist for Starting a Business – Overview of major steps critical to planning and starting a business | 8 | |
202 | Starting a Business and Obtaining Financing – Answers to nine commonly asked questions | 4 | |
203 | Business Plan Outline – Suggested format and content of a business plan | 7 | |
204 | Choosing a Legal Structure for Your Business – The pros and cons of four forms of business | 5 | |
206 | Focus on the Facts: How to Start a Small Business – Starting a business | 5 | |
207 | Planning…The Most Important Ingredient – Planning for a successful business | 5 | |
208 | How to Price Your Products and Services – Pricing your products and services | 6 | |
209 | Telephone Systems for Small Business – Choosing the right telephone system for your business | 5 | |
210 | Information…The Key to Success – Information resources for your business | 5 | |
211 | Planning Considerations for Small Service Firms – Selected information important to service industries | 6 | |
212 | Planning Considerations for the Small Retailer – Selected information important to retail operations | 8 | |
213 | Planning Considerations for the Small Construction Firm – Selected information important to construction trades | 7 | |
214 | Planning Considerations for Small Manufacturers – Selected information important to manufacturing operations | 7 | |
216 | Business Feasibility: Personal Factors – Identify personal objectives, skills and financial resources | 7 | |
217 | Business Feasibility: Marketing | 8 | |
218 | Business Feasibility: Management – Identify skills you need to operate your business | 2 | |
219 | Business Feasibility: Money – Identify expected start-up costs and a twelve-month operating budget | 5 | |
220 | Business Feasibility: Money/Worksheets – Identify expected start-up costs and a twelve-month operating budget | 6 | |
221 | Business Feasibility: Making the Decision – Evaluate the feasibility of your business idea | 4 | |
222 | Reflections in the Mirror-An Entrepreneur’s Story – A true account of a successful entrepreneur | 14 | |
223 | Marketing Ingenuity and Invention – Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of new products at an early stage saves time and money | 6 | |
224 | Do-It-Yourself Research for Business Planning – Guidelines for finding information sources and conducting a business research project | 6 | |
Record-Keeping and Managing Business Finances | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
250 | Cash Flow Analysis – Cash flow analysis basics | 4 | |
251 | The Five C's of Credit | 4 | |
252 | Managing Accounts Payable – First in a series of five articles on cash cycle management (Part 1 of 5) | 14 | |
253 | Managing Accounts Payable – Second in a series of five articles on cash cycle management (Part 2 of 5) | 3 | |
254 | Managing Accounts Payable – Third in a series of five articles on cash cycle management (Part 3 of 5) | 2 | |
255 | Managing Accounts Payable – Fourth in a series of five articles on cash cycle management (Part 4 of 5) | 4 | |
256 | Managing Accounts Payable – Fifth in a series of five articles on cash cycle management (Part 5 of 5) | 3 | |
257 | The Importance of Good Record-Keeping – Essentials in record-keeping discussed | 5 | |
258 | Improving Decision Making with Simple Break-Even Analysis – How to use break-even analysis | 14 | |
260 | Convince Us You Can Solve Your Cash Flow Problems (Part 1 of 6) – Background information for case study | 11 | |
261 | Convince Us You Can Solve Your Cash Flow Problems (Part 2 of 6) – Discussions of problems and recommendations to resolve them | 10 | |
262 | Convince Us You Can Solve Your Cash Flow Problems (Part 3 of 6) – Discussion of marketing, managing and cash flow | 14 | |
263 | Convince Us You Can Solve Your Cash Flow Problems (Part 4 of 6) – Financial statements for cash flow case study | 5 | |
264 | Convince Us You Can Solve Your Cash Flow Problems (Part 5 of 6) – List of information for profit planning and financial statements for case study | 4 | |
265 | Convince Us You Can Solve Your Cash Flow Problems (Part 6 of 6) – Solvency indicators and profitability factors tables for study | 2 | |
266 | Little Effort and Large Savings – Improve Sales while increasing efficiency | 2 | |
267 | Three Questions that Net Present Value Analysis Can Help You Answer (Part 1 of 3) – How to use net present value in decision making | 9 | |
268 | Three Questions that Net Present Value Analysis Can Help You Answer (Part 2 of 3) – How to use net present value in decision making | 6 | |
269 | Three Questions that Net Present Value Analysis Can Help You Answer (Part 3 of 3) – How to use net present value in decision making | 10 | |
270 | Record-Keeping in Small Business (Part 1 of 2) – Information on record-keeping for business | 9 | |
271 | Record-Keeping in Small Business (Part 2 of 2) – Information on record-keeping for business | 11 | |
272 | Audit Checklist for the Growing Business (Part 1 of 4) – Essentials for conducting a comprehensive search for existing or potential problems in business | 10 | |
273 | Audit Checklist for the Growing Business (Part 2 of 4) – Managing audit analysis | 7 | |
274 | Audit Checklist for the Growing Business (Part 3 of 4) – Operations audit analysis | 11 | |
275 | Audit Checklist for the Growing Business (Part 4 of 4) – Financial audit analysis | 8 | |
276 | Financial Statements as a Management Tool (Part 1 of 3) – Uses of financial statements to manage business | 9 | |
277 | Financial Statements as a Management Tool (Part 2 of 3) – Uses of financial statements to manage business | 8 | |
280 | Financial Statements as a Management Tool (Part 3 of 3) – Uses of financial statements to manage business | 5 | |
281 | Understanding Financial Statements: What Do They Say About Your Business (Part 1 of 3) – A guide to understanding business financial statements | 8 | |
282 | Understanding Financial Statements: What Do They Say About Your Business (Part 2 of 3) – A guide to understanding business financial statements | 7 | |
283 | Understanding Financial Statements: What Do They Say About Your Business (Part 3 of 3) – Appendices: Sample financial statement | 9 | |
284 | Managing Cash Flow – Learning to deal with and forecast your most critical asset | 10 | |
Taxes | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
301 | Guide to Free Tax Services – Descriptions of IRS publications | 13 | |
302 | Employer Identification Number by Phone – Form and instructions for obtaining employer identification number | 11 | |
303 | Employee or Independent Contractor – Employee versus independent contractor criteria | 9 | |
304 | Federal Tax Due Dates – 1996 CCH tax calendar | 15 | |
Buying or Selling a Business | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
350 | Making the Decision to Buy or Sell a Business – Reasons and factors for business sellers and buyers | 2 | |
351 | Preparing the Business for Sale – Steps in selling a business, includes business presentation package description | 3 | |
353 | Evaluating the Business – Summary of items to be reviewed in evaluating a business | 6 | |
354 | Financing the Purchase – Background on business loans, includes a summary on loan proposal | 3 | |
355 | Pricing the Business – Discussion of four common methods of valuing a business | 6 | |
356 | The Role of Advisors – Short description of common business advisors and their capabilities | 2 | |
357 | Structuring the Buy/Sell Transaction – Comparison of asset versus stock transactions | 3 | |
358 | Negotiations – Summary of standard business negotiation practices | 1 | |
359 | Making and Evaluating Offers – Summary of the offer process, includes list of purchase/sales agreement contents | 3 | |
360 | Closing the Transaction – Types of settlements and description of settlement documents | 3 | |
361 | Is Franchising for You? – Information on things to investigate when considering purchase of a franchise | 4 | |
Research and Development | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
400 | The SBIR and STTR Programs | 3 | |
401 | The Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative | 2 | |
402 | How to get started in the (SBIR/STTR) Program Competition | 2 | |
403 | The WSSI Phase 0 Program | 2 | |
Patents, Trademarks, Copyright | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
451 | Avoiding Patent, Trademark and Copyright Problems – Information on steps to take in avoiding infringement | 7 | |
452 | Trademarks and Business Goodwill – Trademarks explained | 8 | |
453 | U.S. Patent Trademark Depository – Wyoming State Library brochure | 2 | |
455 | Ideas, Inventions, and Innovations (Part 1 of 3) – The innovation process and technical evaluation program | 9 | |
456 | Ideas, Inventions, and Innovations (Part 2 of 3) – The innovation process and technical evaluation program | 5 | |
457 | Ideas, Inventions, and Innovations (Part 3 of 3) – The innovation process and technical evaluation program | 9 | |
Selling to the Government | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
500 | How to Sell Goods and Services to Government Agencies | 7 | |
501 | A Vendor's Guide: How to Do Business with the State of Wyoming | 6 | |
502 | Central Contractor Registration | 8 | |
503 | SBA PRO-Net: A Tool for Small Business | 2 | |
504 | Bid Match Services | 1 | |
505 | Government Procurement Opportunities | 4 | |
506 | Selling to the Federal Government | 5 | |
507 | Past Contract Performance | 3 | |
508 | Wyoming Federal Contracting Officers | 4 | |
509 | Colorado Federal Contracting Officers | 4 | |
Marketing and Advertising | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
550 | Market Designs: Researching Markets for Your Service Business (Part 1 of 6) – Includes market research and market niche information | 4 | |
551 | Market Designs: Researching Markets for Your Service Business (Part 2 of 6) – Includes identifying your competition | 3 | |
552 | Market Designs: Researching Markets for Your Service Business (Part 3 of 6) – Your customer | 2 | |
553 | Market Designs: Researching Markets for Your Service Business (Part 4 of 6) – Your market share | 2 | |
554 | Market Designs: Researching Markets for Your Service Business (Part 5 of 6) – Marketing case studies | 3 | |
555 | Market Designs: Researching Markets for Your Service Business (Part 6 of 6) – Sources of marketing research information | 2 | |
557 | Locating or Relocating Your Manufacturing Business – Factors to consider when locating a business | 6 | |
558 | Choosing a Retail Location (Part 1 of 2) – Retail site location criteria, such as retail compatibility and zoning | 7 | |
559 | Choosing a Retail Location (Part 2 of 2) – Selecting a shopping center location for a retail site | 8 | |
560 | Is There a Market for My Product of Service? – Researching your market | 2 | |
561 | Signs…And the Small Business – How to select a sign for your business | 3 | |
562 | Publicity Do’s and Don’ts – List of do’s and don’ts for publicity | 1 | |
563 | Publicity Techniques for Growing Businesses – Publicity-what it is and how to get it | 13 | |
564 | Competing With the Mass Merchandisers – Article on how small business can compete with mass merchandisers | 12 | |
565 | Market-Driven Pricing – A controversial review of pricing | 11 | |
International Trade | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
600 | Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on Exporting for Wyoming Firms | 7 | |
601 | Advantages of Exporting | 3 | |
602 | Resources for International Trade Assistance | 6 | |
603 | Preparing An Export Price Quotation – Outline for developing an export price quotation | 6 | |
604 | How to Develop an International Business Plan | 18 | |
605 | Export Sales Contract | 7 | |
606 | Pro Forma Invoice and Price Quotations Used with Foreign Companies | 4 | |
607 | Export Potential Checklist – Checklist to help determine a company’s export readiness | 3 | |
608 | Making the Export Decision – Advantages and disadvantages of exporting | 2 | |
609 | Importing Resources | 3 | |
Management Issues | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
700 | Checklist for Developing a Training Program – Step by step list of questions for organizing an employee training program | 8 | |
701 | Credit and Collection – Guidelines for credit and collections in your business | 8 | |
702 | Insurance Checklist for Small Business – A checklist to help you evaluate your insurance program | 8 | |
703 | Challenges in Managing a Family Owned Business – Management problems and the family owned business | 13 | |
704 | Understanding Your Customers – How small companies can prosper from understanding their customers | 11 | |
705 | Training for Small Business – A listing of publications that deal with various aspects of training | 15 | |
706 | Preventing Retail Theft – A description of ways to control shoplifting and employee theft | 9 | |
707 | Preventing Embezzlement – Suggestions to prevent dishonest practices | 9 | |
708 | Reducing Shoplifting Losses – Information on reducing loss from shoplifting | 7 | |
709 | Outwitting Bad Check Passers – Suggestions on keeping bad checks out of the cash register | 9 | |
710 | Business Continuation Planning – Overview of business owner life insurance | 17 | |
711 | Preventing Burglary and Robbery Loss – How to reduce loss from burglary and robbery | 9 | |
712 | Setting Up a Pay System – Concepts for determining competitive pay levels | 9 | |
713 | Developing New Accounts – Systematic approach to finding, getting and keeping customers | 9 | |
714 | Management Checklist for a Family Business – Questions to assist C.E.O.’s in reviewing management of a family owned business | 7 | |
715 | Managing Employee Benefits – Employee benefits as part of a compensation package and managing benefits | 11 | |
716 | Stock Control for Small Stores | 5 | |
717 | Small Business Insurance & Risk Management Guide (Part 1 of 2) – Information on insurance and risk management | 8 | |
718 | Small Business Insurance & Risk Management Guide (Part 2 of 2) – Information on loss exposure and risk management | 6 | |
719 | Small Business Insurance & Risk Management Guide -- Insurance needs checklist | 8 | |
720 | Small Business Insurance & Risk Management Guide – Glossary of insurance terms | 5 | |
721 | Budgeting for the Small Business (Part 1 of 2) – A discussion of budgeting for the small business | 9 | |
722 | Budgeting for the Small Business (Part 2 of 3) – Continuing discussion of budgeting with examples | 11 | |
723 | Budgeting for the Small Business (Part 3 of 3) – Appendix: information resources | 7 | |
724 | Transferring Management in the Family Owned Business (Part 1 of 7) – Introduction, definitions, and issues for the family owned business | 3 | |
725 | Transferring Management in the Family Owned Business (Part 2 of 7) – Business strategic planning in the family owned business | 2 | |
726 | Transferring Management in the Family Owned Business (Part 3 of 7) – Family strategic planning for the family owned business | 4 | |
727 | Transferring Management in the Family Owned Business (Part 4 of 7) – Choosing a successor in a family owned business | 9 | |
728 | Transferring Management in the Family Owned Business (Part 5 of 7) – Estate planning in the family owned business | 6 | |
729 | Transferring Management in the Family Owned Business (Part 6 of 7) – Issues to look at for the family owned business | 3 | |
730 | Transferring Management in the Family Owned Business (Part 7 of 7) – Strategic planning for the family owned business | 4 | |
731 | Strategic Planning for Growth – Guidelines for steps to strategic planning | 3 | |
732 | When Disasters and Small Businesses Collide | 4 | |
Computers in Business | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
750 | Keeping Your PS’s Legal – Software piracy defined | 4 | |
751 | Buying a Computer for a Small Business – Choosing the computer system that is right for your business | 4 | |
753 | Using the Internet to Access the SBA Home Page – Fact sheet on the SBA’s new World Wide Web home page | 2 | |
Home Based Business | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
800 | Home Business Pros and Cons – Advantages and disadvantages of a home-based business | 4 | |
801 | Identifying Skills and Talents – Identifying skills and talents for starting a home-based business | 3 | |
802 | Are You a Good Home Based Business Candidate – Identifying your strengths and weaknesses | 3 | |
803 | Focus on the Facts: How to Start a Home-Based Business – Selected information on starting a home-based business | 5 | |
805 | Taxes and the Home-Based Business – Selected information regarding some of the tax issues facing home-based businesses | 3 | |
807 | Turning Your House Into a Bed & Breakfast – Selected information on turning your house into a bed & breakfast inn | 7 | |
808 | Opening Your Doors: A Guide to Opening and Operating a Bed and Breakfast – Selected information on opening a bed & breakfast | 9 | |
809 | What to Look for in Property – What to look for in property when opening a bed & breakfast | 3 | |
810 | Insurance Information for Bed & Breakfasts – Suggestions when purchasing insurance for your bed & breakfast | 2 | |
811 | Ways to Make Money with Crafts Besides Making Crafts – Ideas for starting various types of businesses | 3 | |
812 | Pricing Crafts – Selected information on setting prices for your crafts | 7 | |
813 | Selling at Craft Fairs – How to sell your items at craft fairs | 6 | |
816 | Sewing for Profit – Selected information on starting a home-based sewing business | 12 | |
817 | Starting an Independent Consulting Service – Selected information on starting an independent consulting practice | 6 | |
Environmental Issues | |||
Document | Title and Description | Download As | Pages |
850 | Checklist for Environmental Requirements of the Medical Service Industry - Do you need a permit? What regulations apply to you? | 3 | |
851 | Checklist for Environmental Requirements of the Oil Field Service Industry - Do you need a permit? What regulations apply to you? | 4 | |
852 | Checklist for Environmental Requirements of the Vehicle Service Industry - Do you need a permit? What regulations apply to you? | 4 | |
853 | Checklist for Environmental Requirements of the Contracting Industry - Do you need a permit? What regulations apply to you? | 4 | |
854 | Checklist for Environmental Requirements of the Dry Cleaning Industry - Do you need a permit? What regulations apply to you? | 4 | |
855 | Checklist for Environmental Requirements of the Lithographic and Screen-printing Industry - Do you need a permit? What regulations apply to you? | 4 | |
856 | Checklist for Environmental Requirements of the Small Mining Operations Industry - Do you need a permit? What regulations apply to you? | 4 | |
857 | What Do I Do With This Gunk in the Barrel? - Instructions on the disposal of hazardous waste | 3 | |
Community Development | |||
Document | Title and Description | Pages | |
901 | Community Development Block Grant Program: Community Development Grant Application | 17 | |
902 | Community Development Block Grant Program: Downtown Development Grant Application | 17 | |
903 | Community Development Block Grant Program: Planning Only Grant Application | 16 | |
904 | Community Development Block Grant Program: Technical Assistance Grant Application | 16 | |
905 | Community Development Block Grant Program: Infrastructure Grant Application | 17 | |
906 | Community Development Block Grant Program: Job Training Grant Application | 16 |