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Invest in the basics

You’re off to a great start–but you should build a stronger foundation before you look for outside funding. If you have a relationship with a bank already, talk to them to see what options you have at this stage.

What you should know

Starting a new venture takes a little money, but you may not need as much funding as you think! Consider a low-cost option like creating a minimum viable product to prove your concept. You may also find our small business webinar series helpful. Our experts cover everything from operations to sales to marketing.

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Tools to Invest in the Basics

Create Your Company with our Business Plan Builder Templates

2 min read

Create Your Company with our Business Plan Builder Templates

Why you need a business plan and how to get started.
8 Types of Alternative Financing

6 min read

8 Types of Alternative Financing

Tips on CDFI loans, crowdfunding and other alternative financing and capital methods for small businesses.
Legal and Tax Considerations for Your New Business

8 min read

Legal and Tax Considerations for Your New Business

Setting up an LLC, creating contracts and more.
    Financial Tools for Your First Year in Business

    7 min read

    Financial Tools for Your First Year in Business

    Help preparing your small business finances in the first year
    Market Research for Small Businesses

    6 min read

    Market Research for Small Businesses

    A behavioral science expert offers an approach to market research that goes beyond demographics
    Creating a Minimum Viable Product

    7 min read

    Creating a Minimum Viable Product

    Explore low-cost startup strategies to reach your customers ASAP.

      Explore Resources

      Tools to Invest in the Basics

      Create Your Company with our Business Plan Builder Templates

      2 min read

      Create Your Company with our Business Plan Builder Templates

      Why you need a business plan and how to get started.
      8 Types of Alternative Financing

      6 min read

      8 Types of Alternative Financing

      Tips on CDFI loans, crowdfunding and other alternative financing and capital methods for small businesses.
      Legal and Tax Considerations for Your New Business

      8 min read

      Legal and Tax Considerations for Your New Business

      Setting up an LLC, creating contracts and more.
      Financial Tools for Your First Year in Business

      7 min read

      Financial Tools for Your First Year in Business

      Help preparing your small business finances in the first year
      Market Research for Small Businesses

      6 min read

      Market Research for Small Businesses

      A behavioral science expert offers an approach to market research that goes beyond demographics
      Creating a Minimum Viable Product

      7 min read

      Creating a Minimum Viable Product

      Explore low-cost startup strategies to reach your customers ASAP.

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