Resources for starting and growing your business

Starting Your Business in SouthwickBusiness Advice – SCOREStart Up Roadmap
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 Western Massachusetts provides FREE, confidential counseling to small business entrepreneurs at 7 locations in the area. Get free advice from local experts to help start or grow your small business.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 TemplateSmall Business Resource GuideMassachusetts Business Resources
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 EstateWorkforce ResourcesFinancial Resources
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 CreditsMA Unemployment InsuranceMA Workplace Posters
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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