USEFUL BUSINESS ARTICLES & SPREADSHEETS

Articles

In addition to the sources that are identified through the various internet links, the Northern Arizona Chapter has developed some basic business articles or tips that you are able to download. Review these articles and download those you are interested in retaining by simply clicking on the “DOWNLOAD” button at the end of each article. Click on the following links:

• Starting Your Business in Arizona

• Guide to Arizona Business Taxes

• Naming Your Business

• Financing Your Business

• What are Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights?

• Developing an Ownership Agreement

• Using Your Financial Statements

• Employee or Independent Contractor?

• Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Business

• Choosing An Accountant

• Choosing An Attorney

• Records Retention Schedule

In addition, the following list includes spreadsheets that may be useful in your small business.

Spreadsheets

Note: The following links are Microsoft Excel files.
"Right-Click" and "Save Target As" to download the file to your PC

• Start Up Costs

• Cash Receipts Summary

• Cash Expenditures Summary

• Cash Flow Statement By Month

• Cash Flow Statement By Year

• Personal Financial Statement

• Balance Sheet By Month

• Balance Sheet By Year

• Income Statement By Month

• Income Statement By Year

• Variable Overhead Costs By Month

• Funds Flow Statement By Month

• Funds Flow Statement By Year

• Gross Margin Report

• Break Even Analysis

• Bidding Sheet for Contractors

• Loan Amortization Schedule
   

• All of the above Excel files as a ZIP file

Note that each spreadsheet has yellow colored cells indicating those cells that contain a formula. If you wish to unlock any of those cells or others, use the lower case password: score

Business Plan

One other assist is the Sample Business Plan for a start-up business. You can download that plan in its entirety at:

• Sample Business Plans