Publications
- Side Hustle to SolorpreneurDownload the report from Entrepreneur magazine.
Strategic Partnership Officer
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There are many resources available to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Rhode Island, itself, has many organizations that offer free counseling, workshops, referrals, networking opportunities, etc. Before you pay a consultant or purchase a book or software, check out the links below to get started. Use your network to gain knowledge and expertise. Ask questions, research, try out ideas and move forward. Business model not working? Flexibility is key - pivot and try again! Reach out to the folks below and ask for help. It's what they do.
- Center Recommended Resources DocumentThe resources in this semi-comprehensive list can also be found below. There are too many to list, so if you don't find what you need, send us an email with your interest. Download the file for easy access.
- Ascent - Learning platform for women entrepreneurs"Ascent is divided into major topics called Journeys, developed by experts in women's entrepreneurship. Choose any journey to start, skip the ones you already know. Within each Journey, you'll find Excursions with the tools you need to master a topic. Each excursion includes a time estimate for completion. You're the boss of when and how to apply these tools to your business."
- E for AllNew to RI in 2022. Workshops, pitch events, co-working space, counseling and more.
- Innovate Newport
Co-working space, business resources, workshops, networking events and more. - RI Small Business Development CenterHosted by the University of RI, the RI SBDC offers free consulting, workshops, and other programs for entrepreneurs.
- RI Small Business Resouurce Guide
2020 RI Small Business Administration. The people may change but the content and resources remain a must for all entrepreneurs.
- The Startup Roadmap
"The SCORE Startup Roadmap, sponsored by FedEx, outlines every step in starting a business. Work with your mentor to help you reach your goal smoothly." This is an online self-paced course with 12 chapters that cover each area of a business plan.
MGT 490 & Other Courses
- Legal Entity Presentation to BP classesHandout from Cristina M. Offenberg, Esq. from Silva, Thomas, Martland & Offenberg, Ltd.
- Jen Corcoran Business Plan AdviceJen Corcoran,BP panelist and Center for Business Outreach speaker offers advice for presentations, finance section, and lessons learned.
- State of the Restaurant IndustryHudson Riehle, Sr. VP, Research & Knowledge Group, Washington D.C. spoke to our Econometrics class regarding the hospitality/tourism impact study for this semester.
- Grow Your Business in RI's Foodie-conomyCreated by J Stelmaszyk, Director of Food Strategy at Commerce RI. (www.commerceri.com)
- A Beginner's Guide to Starting Your Own BusinessA Dell Technologies workbook for entrepreneurs, from Entrepreneur.com (9/2023).
https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business
How To Guides, Tools, Templates, & More
Start Up and Growth Planning Tools
How to Start a Restaurant (or food truck) in RI https://openarestaurant.commerceri.com/en/
SEED = Southeastern Economic Development Corporation business plan template. Financial templates and workshops available. SEED provides funding for startups who have been denied bank loans.
Free sample business plans - online template.
Management Help - Virtual Database (all things business-related)
Women in Business (loan resources): https://www.count-me-in.org/
Legal resources: Nolo and SBA breakdown of structures and RI Secretary of State for startups, nonprofits, etc.
Kaufman Foundation (resources) https://www.entrepreneurship.org/develop-ideas