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Kansas City SCORE Useful Small Business Websites
On this page you will find Resources and Partners that can help you with making decisions on you business. If you have any questions please call our offices at 816 235-6675. Read more
Kansas City SCORE Local Resources
Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your finger tips. Kansas City SCORE has compiled the following... Read more
Missouri Business Registration Checklist
As you prepare to register your business, please use this checklist to ensure that you have the information needed to successfully complete your registration. Read more
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Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet template for the business plan. SCORE makes no guarantee for this spreadsheet. It is "as is". Read more
Steps to Success - Starting a Business in Kansas
Taking the time up-front to explore and evaluate your business and personal goals can increase the success of your business. This information can then be used to build a... Read more
Missouri Business Registration Checklist
As you prepare to register your business, please use this checklist to ensure that you have the information needed to successfully complete your registration. Read more
Ineligible Borrowers
The vast majority of businesses are eligible for financial assistance from the SBA. However, applicant businesses must operate for profit; be engaged in, or propose to do business... Read more
SBA Patriot Express Lender List
SBA Patriot Express Lenders 4/30/2013 The lenders listed below may have branches located in different cities which may be contacted for information. Read more
Working With Your Banker
Getting the loan depends primarily on three things. 1) Your loan application; 2) Your credit history; and 3) Your banker’s attitude about you. Read more
Financial Statements
One statement cannot diagnose your company’s financial health. Put several statements together and you can make smart financial, investment and management decisions. Read more
Personal Financial Statement Template
Personal Financial Statement Template MS Excel Template Read more
City, State and Federal Requirements
All operating businesses are subject to a number of tax obligations, permit and license requirements, zoning restrictions and other laws at the city, county, state and federal... Read more
Your Place in the Marketplace
Today, smart, targeted, relentless marketing is often the difference between a business that has reached a plateau and one that has reached its potential. Savvy entrepreneurs who... Read more