Your Path to Business Success Starts Here
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a small business owner, we want to help you succeed. Entrepreneurs play a key role in our economy by creating jobs, providing services, and investing capital in the community. Below, we have provided links to various agencies, websites, and templates that will be helpful in your endeavors. If you have any questions or would like to discuss, please contact our office at 256-739-1891 or email.
Templates
A business plan will help you gain clarity, focus, and confidence. As you write down your goals, strategies, and action steps, your business becomes real. Many financial institutions require a written business plan before lending money. Using a template is a great way to organize your thoughts and ideas and make sure you haven’t missed anything.
Financial Resources
When starting a business, one of the biggest challenges faced by most entrepreneurs is a lack of capital. There are many resources to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners in finding the path that works for them. While grants for starting a business are rare, there are many loans geared toward start-ups and small businesses.
SCORE Resources
SCORE hosts free, live webinars every week on tips and strategies presented by business experts and mentors. They also provide access to previously recorded webinars, so you can find the topic that fits your needs. SCORE is a tremendous resource for start-ups and small businesses. Its mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. With the nation’s largest network of volunteers and expert business mentors, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs since 1964.
Marketing / Social Media
Social media is a powerful platform. It helps you connect with your customers, increase awareness about your brand, and boost your leads and sales. Using social media can help you grow your audience on a small budget. Creating an influential social media presence is key to connecting to your audience.