Business Tools

The following tools and publications are available to assist you in the development of your small business.

If you would like additional assistance, please contact the Northeast Regional Office and request a meeting with a business counselor. You can contact our office by e-mail or phone us at 978-542-6343.

	Starting a Business in Massachusetts (you will be redirected to the Mass.gov website)
	Business Planning Guide
	Elements of a Strong Business Plan
	Financial Planning Worksheet - This is a basic Excel spreadsheet you can use to assemble your expected financing, revenue and expense data. It does not have full formulas. It can be used to provide SBDC counselors with information to develop financial projections for your Business Plan.
	SBDC Request for Counseling (pdf, 314KB)