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Resources

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Our resource hub gives you complete access to the tools and information you need for ongoing business support, networking, and development.

We’ve teamed up with external partners and experts to gather the business resources you need to support your goals, all in one place.

Internal Resources

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Start-Up

Start-up Checklist Cashflow Template Business Plan Template Business Plan Checklist
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Succession Planning

Succession Planning Options Pros + Cons Succession Plan Template Succession Planning Readiness Assessment
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External Resources

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Design Thinking

Concept Disruptiveness Test Innovation Audit Questionnaire Build-it Break-it Fix-it Empathy User Interview Guide Customer Journey Map
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Business Model

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Go-To-Market

Go-To-Market Roadmap Pitching Checklist Pitching Canvas

On-Demand Learning

These micromodules focus on the fundamentals of starting a business.

Coming Soon!
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Articles

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Plan Your Succession
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Selling Your Business
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Closing Your Business
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Innovation
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Sustainability
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Technology

Industry Insights Tool

Understanding your industry’s performance and emerging trends are important for planning and guiding your business. Use this tool to analyze industry-specific indicators, such as trends and financial performance benchmarks to evaluate your market’s viability and write an effective plan to achieve your business goals.