Business Planning Tool Kit

Tool Kit

Business Plan Tools

• A Sample Business Plan Outline
• Sample Business Plan: Hard Luck Café
• A Guide to Writing a BP for the Small Business Owner

Environmental Management

• A Business Guide to U.S. EPA Climate Partnership Programs
  • The programs profiled in this guide can serve as critical components of your company’s climate strategy. This guide will help you find programs that best address the specific climate risks and opportunities for your firm. Companies can join these programs one at a time or as a package as part of a more comprehensive climate strategy.
• Universal Waste – Flourescent Light Bulbs – Don't Throw Them Away — Recycle Them
• DES's "Making Your Business Greener Workbook"
• Are You Ready For Reach?

Disaster Preparedness

• 2007 NH Flood Information
• NH SBDC's Disaster Preparedness Info for Businesses

Financial Management

• Cash Flow Projections

Marketing & Sales

• Marketing Plan Outline

Starting a Business

• A Guide to Writing a Business Plan
• Business Start Up Fact Sheet
• Evaluating Your Business Ideas
• Financial Data – Breakeeven Analysis
• Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers
• Guide to Different Forms of Business Organization
• How to Hire Your First Employee
• Independent Contractors Fact Sheet
• List of Helpful Websites (Small Business Resources, Government Agencies, Non-Profits, etc.)
• Local Land Use Law: The Basics for Small Business Owners
• Marketing Plan Outline
• Monthly Cash Flow Projections
• NH State Taxes at a Glance
• Profit and Loss Income Statement
• Sample Business Plan Outline
• Sample Small Business Balance Sheet & Balance Sheet Explanation
• Seeking a Business Loan: What you need to know.
• Sources and Uses of Funds Sheet (For potential lender/investor)
• Starting Your Business Checklist
• State of Incorporation: Where you form your business makes a difference.
• SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)

Sustainability in a Challenging Economy

• SBA's Assessment and Strategies for How to Survive in a Slow Economy.
• A Guide to Restructuring Debt
• Tips for Controlling Your Cash Flow