Title: (Optional) Describe resources used by entrepreneurs for business planning.
Course: Entrepreneurship, Advanced (12053-II) > Section: Starting an Entrepreneurial Business

Description should include various resources entrepreneurs might use to create components of a business plan, such as

- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
- SCORE (formerly Service Corps of Retired Executives)
- chambers of commerce
- university programs
- trade associations
- professional consultants
- online thought leaders (e.g., SteveBlank.com, NSF I-Corps)
- Virginia Department of Business Assistance (VDBA).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can new business owners find start-up support?
- Why is it important to consider outside resources in planning a business?
- Who would you need to consult for your business?
- How can a SCORE representative assist in business development?
- What are the benefits of networking?
- What is the purpose of a business advisory board?