Resources for starting and growing your business
| Starting Your Business | ||
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| You’ve got a great idea. Now, make a plan to turn it into a great business with help from the Small Business Association. | SCORE – Free Business Consulting SCORE Western Massachusetts provides FREE, confidential counseling to small business entrepreneurs | The Startup Roadmap outlines each step in starting a business with information and resources on the most difficult tasks. It also contains tips for working with your mentor on each topic. |
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| Start Up Business Plan Template | Small Business Resource Guide | Massachusetts Business Resources |
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| Do you want to increase the odds that your business startup will be a success? Download this step-by-step business plan template to lay the groundwork for your new business. Writing a business plan allows you to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can better prepare and handle any challenges. | A wealth of information from Massachusetts Growth Capital Corp. including: hiring and recruiting, education, workplace training, business development and technical assistance, compliance guidance, resources for women owned businesses and veteran owned businesses, and much more. | Mass.gov has compiled everything you need to know about starting and running a business in the state. From business support to laws and regulations, licenses and taxes to permits, this is a great resource for business owners or soon to be business owners. |
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| Southwick Commercial Real Estate | Workforce Resources | Financial Resources |
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| Whether you’re looking for commercial space to buy or rent, or even land to build on, click below for current listings in Southwick. | Most businesses need employees. Click below for resources on finding the most qualified employees for your business. | Lending solutions and resources to grow your business. |
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| MA Business Tax Credits | MA Unemployment Insurance | MA Workplace Posters |
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| Here you will find an alphabetical listing of business tax credits which can affect your financial bottom line. | Employers play an important role in providing these benefits to Massachusetts workers. Employers fund the UI program and serve as a resource for unemployed workers seeking UI benefits. | Employers in Massachusetts are required to post certain posters in the workplace. Some of these include: Wage and Hour Laws, Fair Employment Laws, Parental Leave Act, Unemployment Insurance and more. |
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