You’re always somewhere in the life cycle of a small business. Whether you’re just thinking of a business idea, launching a new business, going to the next level with an existing business, or thinking of selling your business, the Virgin Islands SBDC offers different options to help you in your journey.
In which stage of the life cycle is your business?
Know the business life cycle stages. What should you focus on right now, to best ensure success?
Business Life Cycle Stages
Some of these resources may be self-explanatory, while others might require the assistance of an SBDC Advisor. If you need assistance, contact the SBDC office nearest you.
Tools
The tools in this area, listed below and on the related pages, are resources that our advisors use on a regular basis, and are grouped to fit with the stages of the business life cycle.
Is your business in the Think, Launch, Grow, Reinvent, or Exit stage?
Not sure which stage your in?
Select your business stage from the life cycle options below.
Business Life Cycle Stages
General Tools List
- 20 Questions to Answer Before Starting a Business
- Checklist for Starting a Business
- Break-Even Worksheets
- Business Loan Checklist
- Business Plan Cheat Sheet
- Business Plan Outline
- Financial Model Worksheets
- Fiscal Physical Checklist
- Hiring Your First Employee
- How Do I Qualify for a Loan?
- Loan Proposal
- Profit Plan and Cash Flow Projection
- SBDCNet Research Packet
- What’s Your Business Worth?
Some of these resources may be self-explanatory, while others might require the assistance of an SBDC Advisor. If you need assistance, contact the SBDC office nearest you.