Databases for Business Planning
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Gale Business: Entrepreneurship This link opens in a new window
Sample business plans, articles, overviews, directories, business topics and types, "how-to" documents.
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PrivCo This link opens in a new window
Business and financial data on major, non-publicly traded corporations: family owned, private equity owned, venture backed, and international unlisted companies. Company financials, M&A deals, valuations, venture capital funding, private equity deals, etc.
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Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Current and historical census data and demographic information: US Census, American Community Survey, religious membership, carbon emissions data, etc. Customizable maps, charts, and reports.
Local Resources for Entrepreneurship
The Nashville and Tennessee areas have excellent resources for entrepreneurs:
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2022 Annual Report: Nashville Capital NetworkYearly overview of the Nashville Venture Capital marketplace.
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EO (Entrepreneur Organization)Membership organization designed to help business owners from around the world. Pullout program for startups & mid-level companies.
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Jumpstart FoundryAccelerates the growth of fledgling tech-oriented businesses in the Southeast.
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Launch Tennessee: ReportsWhite papers and annual reports of interest to the Tennessee entrepreneur community.
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Nashville Capital NetworkSupport organization for early-stage companies.
Print Resources for Business Planning
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Business Plans Handbook: A Compilation of Actual Business Plans Developed by Small Businesses throughout North America
Call Number: REF HD 62.7 .B865A basic resource made up almost entirely of actual service, product, high tech, non-profit, food, virtual reality and other sample business plans. -
How to Write a Business Plan
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The startup owner's manual : the step-by-step guide for building a great company
Call Number: HD62.5 .B576
Websites for Business Planning
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Business Plans Handbook OnlineGives sample business plans; data in plans is not accurate but gives a good template to follow.
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Edward Lowe FoundationGeared to the business information needs of second stage entrepreneur's. Includes YourEconomy, as well as the Entrepreneur's Resource Center.
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SBDCnetA national information clearinghouse set up to serve the Small Business Development Centers nationwide, this website and clearinghouse provide more sample business plans, information on franchises, e-commerce, procurement, home businesses, inventions, etc
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SCORENonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground; supported by the Small Business Association.
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Small Business AdministrationAn excellent resource for information on starting and running a business aimed at both the beginner and current small business owner. Click on the tab for “Small Business Planner” tab to find guides to writing a business plan and sample plans.
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The Wall Street Journal--Small BusinessThis source includes an online step-by-step guide to developing a mini-plan and provides sample plans, start-up cost and cost-flow-calculators and other resources. Most information is free.
