Orange County SCORE Resources | SCORE

Orange County SCORE has compiled the following resources that we think will be valuable for anyone running or starting a business. Developing Your Business Plan
	SBA Learning Center
	Basics of launching a business
	Financial ratios and business statistics by industry
	Orange County city demographics
	Average wages in Orange County by occupation
	Selecting a legal structure for your business
	Advantages/disadvantages of the different business structures
	State of CA information on business structures (FAQs, forms)
	Partnership agreement checklist

Seeking Capital from the Bank & Others
	Financing basics
	Finding capital overview
	20 tips for finding money now
	Financing for the small business
	Financing eligibility & SBA loan programs
	Questions the banker will ask
	How to prepare a loan package
	Check your credit (fee-based service)
	Other sources of funds
	Micro loan program ($500 - $2,500) for businesses without bank credit
	Venture capital primer
	Early stage funding for technology companies

Launching Your Start-Up Business
	Permit, license & registration requirements by business type
	Obtain a federal employer identification number (EIN)
	Register your fictitious business name with Orange County
	Obtain a state seller's permit
	State of California business tax information
	CA environmental permits & other special licenses
	Filing a corporation, LLC or partnership with State of California
	Top ten legal mistakes and how to prevent them
	Questions to ask before signing a lease for space

Buying a Business
	Checklist for buying a business

Managing & Growing Your Business
	Marketing plans to target profits
	Key financial ratios
	Patent and Trademark Office - US Dept of Commerce
	US Copyright office
	Federal employment law assistance
	California Dept of Industrial Relations

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