Title: Use resources in the development of business planning.
Course: Entrepreneurship, Advanced (12053-II) > Section: Starting an Entrepreneurial Business

Use 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
- local agencies (e.g., economic development, partnerships)
- university programs
- trade associations
- professional consultants
- online thought leaders (e.g., Steve Blank, NSF I-Corps)
- Virginia Department of Business Assistance (VDBA)
- AI
- incubators and accelerators.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can new business owners find startup 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?
- What can a mentor do to assist an entrepreneur?