Business Basics: A Guide For New Businesses in Oklahoma (2947 KB) Author: Susan Urbach, Director of Central Oklahoma SBDC
This guide will introduce you to the most important aspects of starting a business in Oklahoma. Several of the topics covered include: legal structures, tax ID, sales tax, insurance needs, and many others. Many new business seminars use this as their text.
10-Tips-For-Buying-A-Small-Business (351 KB) Author: Merger Network
This booklet, produced by the research team of the Merger Network, discusses their key findings and advice for those considering purchasing a business.
How to Form a Subchapter S Corp
This document covers the steps to the legal formation of a Subchapter S Corporation. This is a checklist that will lead you through filing procedures. The explanation of these items are found in our Business Basics and New Business Seminars.
Business Registration (617 KB) Author: Oklahoma Tax Commission
This is the Oklahoma Tax Commission's Business Registration Application to establish a new business or register an existing business in Oklahoma.
How to Get A Tax ID Number (167KB)
This is a checksheet. Full explanation is found in the Business Basics book and taught in our new business seminars.
Rules for Vendors
Rules, liability information, forms - If you need a permit, this is the guidebook for sales tax.
Accounting Basics (142 KB) Author: EasyPC Training
This 13 page book will help you understand the basics of accounting. Topics covered include owner's equity, ledger accounts, profit and loss, and other general topics.
Why You Should Consider Using a CPA University of Central Oklahoma's Small Business Development Partners Jim Denton and Andy Cromer with John Arledge & Associates talk about the importance of a small business having a CPA partner.
The Business Plan (1178 KB) Author: Susan Urbach, Director of Central Oklahoma SBDC
This book will show you how to develop a business plan that can be used to accompany your loan applications. A detailed example is included.
How to Apply for a Business Loan (142 KB) Author: Susan Urbach, Director of Central Oklahoma SBDC
This gives a short explaination of what lenders are looking for and answers some of the most common questions you may have.
Venture Capital Guide (34 KB) Author: Small Business Administration (SBA)
An introduction to venture capital and how to obtain it.
Blank Projection Sheet (22 KB) Excel file Author: Susan Urbach, Director of Central Oklahoma SBDC
This will help you start to put your projections together and determine your estimated money needs.
Personal History - SBA Form 912 (25 KB) Author: Small Business Administration (SBA)
This is a form used by the SBA to collection information about your background history and criminal record.
Oklahoma Capital Review (5805 KB) Author: Oklahoma Department of Commerce
This publication highlights potential financing sources available to Oklahoma companies.
SBIR Handbook (73 KB) Author: Office of Technology, Small Business Administration (SBA)
A book about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs and how to qualify and apply. This is most helpful for those applying for research grants.
Women-Owned Business Certification
The State of Oklahoma does certify women-owned businesses. This document includes the application form in order to become a certified Woman-Owned business in Oklahoma, and it includes information about the advantages of doing so.
Certified Women Owned Business Directory
This is a listing provided from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce of Women Owned Businesses that have been certified by Commerce.
Affidavit of Exempt Status Under the Worker's Compensation Act
As an owner, you are not required to carry worker's comp insurance on yourself. This certificate can be completed and given to a company that you are doing work for to certify that you as an owner, do not need worker's comp.
10 Reports Every Webmaster Lives For Author: WebTrends
A guide to improving the effectiveness or your website. It contains information about looking at statistics and reports to help you better manage your internet presence.
Inventor's Packet
This packet is designed for the person with a new invention or intellectual property who wants to get started in protecting it and getting it to market.
Strategies for an Economic Recovery
This handy checklist will help you discover ways to help your business save, profit, and survive as the economy makes a slow recovery.
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