Automated Business Plan Template web.sba.gov/busplantemplate/BizPlanStart.cfm  - SBA's tool designed to help you build a business plan. At the end of the program you will be able to generate and save a formatted business plan which can later be further modified or presented as a final product.

BizPlanIt's Virtual Business Plan www.bizplanit.com/resources/virtual-business-plan-template.html  - Step-by-step walkthrough of business plan sections including basics to include and mistakes to avoid.

Business Owner's Toolkit www.toolkit.com/tools/index.aspx#starting_your_business  - Downloadable business plan for manufacturer, service and retailer businesses.

Business Plan Archive www.businessplanarchive.org/
A collection of (primarily dot com) business plans archived by the University of Maryland.

Bplans.com www.bplans.com/sample_business_plans.php  - Find, view, download and edit sample business plans.

INVenture Business Planner https://www.agecon.purdue.edu/planner  - Free, online business planning tool with a self-assessment that asks key questions and produces a downloadable, personalized business plan. A tutorial provides a helpful walkthrough.

The Plan - A Step-By-Step Business Plan Workbook www.mastercard.com/us/business/en/pdf/plan.pdf  - MasterCard's Working for Small Business user-friendly workbook.

Hernando County Chamber of Commerce www.hernandochamber.com/  – hosts numerous training, business networking and other programs which benefit local businesses.

Small Business Development Center www.sbdctampabay.com/  – Operated by the University of South Florida and located within the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, the SBDC provides free one-on-one counseling to new or existing businesses on a wide variety of topics including business plans, finance/loans, government contracting and more.

Write a Business Plan that Works www.sitepoint.com/article/business-plan-wont-sit-shelf  - Step by step guide on how to write a valuable business plan that can actually guide your business success.

SCORE439.org www.score439.org  - Mission: to assist local men and women to launch  or purchase an existing business, to assist mature businesses in successfully resolving marketing/sales, engineering/manufacturing, human resources, and managerial problems and to assist local small business owners to either expand their operations or sell their businesses, to assist our clients to seek and obtain the necessary funds to carry out their business objectives, to develop and conduct low-cost small business seminars for our clients and the general public.

USA Today's Franchise Directory usatoday.franchisesolutions.com/franchise_directory.cfm  - Businesses and franchises to buy

Valuing a small business for sale www.score.org/resources/valuing_small_business.html  - Detailed information on pricing a business to sell from SCORE.

How to Research a Business Opportunity www.entrepreneur.com/bizopportunities/buyingabizopp/article42940-7.html  - Protect yourself by learning what a business opportunity really is, how the government regulates them and the steps you should take to ensure you've found the best opportunity available.

Selecting a Business That Fits www.sba.gov/content/selecting-business-fits  - SBA podcast. Starting a business must be pursued for the right reasons or it is destined to fail. Explores importance of selecting a business that blends with your interests and skills.

Florida state information www.sunbiz.org/downloads.html  - A listing of pertinent Florida Division of Corporations forms

Business Licenses or Occupational Licenses, formerly handled by the Tax Collector's Office, are no longer required in Hernando County. However, building contractors and state licensed industries must contact the applicable local or state agency to determine license requirements.

How to Find the Best Location www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/startupbasics/location/article73784.html  - A guide to scouting out a location for your food or retail business, sizing up demographics and getting the help you need.

Florida Prospector www.floridaprospector.com  Florida's communities using our online mapping analysis tools

Doing Business in Florida www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=8  - Designed to provide information to new or existing business owners; includes sections covering basics, business plan, legal info, taxes and hiring employees.

Florida Business Portal www.sunbiz.org  - Single point of entry for business registration, filings, licenses, and permits for doing business in the State of Florida.

Florida Small Business www.floridatrend.com/small_biz.asp  - the guide for entrepreneurs and emerging companies.  Home of dba Florida

Starting a Business in Florida www.myflorida.com/taxonomy/business/starting a business in florida/  - A quick reference guide on the basic requirements to start and operate a business in Florida.

Enterprise Florida www.eflorida.com/  - Corporate expansion in Florida, the leader in business relocation, investment and development, and startup

Florida Department of Taxation - Start-up Kit for New Business Owners dor.myflorida.com/dor/businesses/newbusiness_startup.html  - This page contains links to documents routinely distributed to new business registrants. 

Hernando County Office of Business Development: Small Business www.hernandobusiness.com/smallbusiness.asp  - Hernando County has its share of small businesses that make a welcome contribution to the county's economy.

Small Business How-to Guide guides.wsj.com/small-business/  - The Wall Street Journal's tips for starting a business including funding, technology, franchising and running a business.

Feasibility Checklist www.illinoisbiz.biz/nr/rdonlyres/A6AE9547-7E9B-4C52-A41E-22057896F041/0/feasibilitychecklist.pdf  - Checklist for the owner-manager of a small business enterprise or for one contemplating going into business for the first time.

Starting a green business www.sba.gov/content/green-guide-new-businesses  - Guidelines and opportunities for environmentally minded entrepreneurs.

General Business File ASAP infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/12247_hcpls?db=GRGM
Broker research, trade publications, newspapers, journals, and company directories.