New Ground Publications

If you're searching for guidebooks to help small business owners, books that help entrepreneurs roll up their sleeves and get down to business, you've come to the right resource. The Tennessee Small Business Development Center Network is happy to provide you with access to eight New Ground Publications, designed to help you better understand and run your business.

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Click image to download	The Plan: A Step-by-Step Business Plan Workbook Business Planning is the most important step towards starting or growing a small business. This guide will help you: Turn your ideas into income Sharpen Your Focus Avoid Common Pitfalls Learn what Lenders are Looking For
Click image to download	Buying & Selling a Small Business Buying or selling a small business can be a complicated process. This guide will help you: Determining a Reasonable Offer Determining a Business's Worth Projecting Project Success Managing a Purchase & Sale
Click image to download	Small Business Owner's Guide to Buying Commercial Real Estate Taking the step to buy commercial real estate is a big one. This guide will help you: Build your Team "Get Real" with your Purchase Land a Lender and a Loan Get your Business Plan for the purchase together
Click image to download	Understanding Where You Stand: A Simple Guide to Your Company's Financial Statements. Financial Statements can be confusing, but are an important part of your business's financial picture. This guide will help you: Calculate current and future financial needs Figure out what you own/owe Learn to base management decisions on all of the information
Click image to download	Managing Cash:  The Small Business Owner's Guide to Financial Control Cash control is a crucial skill for every small business owner. This guide will help you: Maximize your cash flow Plan for unexpected expenses Manage your money, don't let your money manage you
Click image to download	Your Place in the Marketplace: A Simple Guide to Your Small Business Marketing Plan Anyone can market their business, doing it the RIGHT way takes research and savvy. This guide will help you: Pinpoint your Place in the Marketplace Size up the competition Connect with your customers Name your price Strategize to capitalize
Click image to download	Understanding Commercial Lending: The Question & Answer Guide If you need a loan for your business, look no further! This guide will help you: Gain industry insights Find your perfect lending partner Look it up! In our dictionary of lending terms
Click image to download	The Small Business Report Card: Is Your Business Making the Grade? How does your business add up? This guide will help you: Put your business to the test Crunch your numbers with our study guide Grade your business against industry norms Optimize your profits