Guide to help startups plan their business
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Start-Up Guide: Plan Your Business

Management | Guide
Last Updated: 02/05/2019

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If you are starting a new business, or considering the purchase of an existing business, it is essential that you carefully assess yourself, your strengths, and your own personal goals.

In this Start-Up Guide, we focus on tools and techniques you can use to create a plan that can help you succeed with your own business.

Here’s What You’ll Learn

  • Understanding What Business Makes Sense for You
  • Preparing a Pitch Document
  • Preparing a Formal Business Plan

* This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up-to-date.

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