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Library Databases and Information With your library card, you can access online databases for consumer research, competitive analysis, and marketing plan development. Visit the Central Library Reference Desk at 40 E. Anapamu St. Interactive Mapping Tool Use this Web-based tool to create custom maps with properties, streets, zoning, aerial photos, and other geographic information. Locate Your Business on Google Maps Resources are available to help your business have a presence on Google maps. Organizations Providing ...
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  Determining Your Business Structure Starting a business is a difficult decision at best. While there is no single source that outlines all required procedures, this page has been developed to assist you in starting your business. Business Licenses To conduct business in Santa Barbara, you must obtain a business license and pay an annual business tax. A City business license is required prior to conducting any business activity in the City. Business Improvement Districts ...
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Santa Barbara is known for its high standards, aesthetics, and environmental leadership. Local businesses play a significant role in ensuring Santa Barbara’s uniqueness and quality of life. Each business takes steps to protect the safety of its customers and employees. This site provides essential information to help you understand City regulations and services available for your business needs. Together with instructional videos, you can find answers to frequently asked questions and learn activities that require ...
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Finance Advice Business Blogs   1. Evergreen Small Business Money, money, money. You want to make and keep more of it and Stephen L. Nelson, a Seattle-based CPA, wants to help you achieve that goal. Evergreen Small Business blog is all about the technical and financial aspects of your business with blog posts on everything from Obamacare, payroll taxes, and QuickBooks troubleshooting. Check out his advice on tax loopholes for small business. 2. Patriot Software: Payroll Blog Patriot Software, started ...
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The Complete, 12-Step Guide to Starting a Business There are no limits on who can become a great entrepreneur. You don't necessarily need a college degree, a bunch of money in the bank or even business experience to start something that could become the next major success. However, what you do need is a strong plan and the drive to see it through. If you're on Entrepreneur, odds are you already have the drive, but, you ...
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New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs | Coursera New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs | Coursera New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs from University of Maryland, College Park. This course is for aspiring or active entrepreneurs who wants to understand how to secure funding for their company. This course will demystify key ... New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs | Coursera   How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without ...
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  Download: How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price Course   Download: 10 Secrets Business Sellers Will Never Tell You   Download: Guide To Buying A Small Business   Download: Strategies For Successfully Buying Or Selling A Business   Download: The Process Of Buying A Business   Download: Guide to Buying an Online Business   Download: Advanced Guide to Buying an Online Business    
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Here is a comprehensive list of tools and resources for startups and small businesses to utilize when taking an idea from concept to profitability. Ad Promotion Linkedin Ads Facebook Ads Google Ads   Analytics Google Analytics KISSmetrics Mixpanel Chartbeat Clicky GoSquared Mint   CRM Zoho Batchbook   Customer service Get Satisfaction UserVoice   Email Marketing Mail Chimp Constant Contact Emma Mad Mimi   Event Management Eventbrite Meetup BigTent   Finding and Posting Startup Jobs AngelList ...
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MOBI Business Plan Template Once you decide to go into business, it’s natural to feel a sense of urgency to start selling. Yet, the most overlooked step to starting a successful business is creating a business plan. Your business plan provides a map of the future. It is a key tool in discovery, process, and strategic planning. By creating a business plan, you are writing the narrative of your small business and will be able ...
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The popular original course is designed for the entrepreneur who wants to start a business. Compromised of 15 sessions, cover the coursework at your own pace and learn the essentials. The content is clearly explained and has an emphasis on learning how to write a business plan. We welcome you to take some time to explore and learn about the Starting a Business course and great resources offered in our curriculum.  All of the sessions of the course are available to ...
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