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Develop a comprehesive financial projection spreadsheet, which will include your financial reports such as, Cash Flow Statement, Balance Sheet, Income Statement.
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Local Texas Resources and Other Valuable Links
Below are links to various national, state and local organizations that may be important to helping you connect with the right resource to helping you navigate the areas necessary Read more
How to Craft a Strategic Plan for Your Small Business
When preparing for the future of your business, you should be aware of the importance of strategic plans to help keep your business on track.
Do You Know Your Cash Flow Metric?
82% of small businesses fail because of poor cash flow management skills, so this is probably one of the most important metrics to understand.
Selling to the New B2B Buyer
B2B buyers are changing, creating new challenges for small business owners. Learn how to navigate the changing B2B landscape to increase sales.
4 Essential Tech Tools for Scaling a Small Business
Read about these four common operational problems, and the tech solutions available, for growing companies to consider.
What Really Impacts Your FICO Score?
Small business owners must monitor their FICO scores and take these actions to help build a strong personal credit history.
Liability Insurance for Freelancers
Liability for business-related lawsuits is one of the biggest concerns for small business owners and freelancers. Read how you can protect yourself.
Lobbying in the Nonprofit Sector: 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Organizations
The goals of 501(c)(3) public charities often intersect with the desire to influence legislation (also known as lobbying). Learn how charities can lobby legally.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Be Saving for Retirement
Our latest infographic, “Small Business Retirement: Investing in Your Future” explores the relationship between retirement savings and entrepreneurship.
Business Loan Estimator
This interactive calculator allows you to provide inputs and see a full estimated repayment schedule so that you can plan around your capital needs and cash flow. Read more
Business Health Check
Whether you are starting up for the first time or established and looking to grow, our Business Health Check will help provide practical information and guidance for your business. Read more