Legacy by Design
Legacy by Design is a practical methodology for artists, creators, and entrepreneurs to start, grow, or revive their businesses with their future and legacy in mind. #legacybydesign
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1. Get the Legacy by Design Guidebook (PDF) (It’s free)
The Legacy by Design Guidebook is best used with help from the U.S. Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC is a future-ready organization that can assist in all aspects of business where expert guidance is needed. They have a deep knowledge of the fundamental principles of business and how to apply them to your unique situation. (The SBDC is a no-charge service. It’s funded by our tax dollars.)
2. Free federal, state, and international business resources
View all at verlindaylin.com/business-resources
IRS Recommended Reading for Small Businesses
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC): Strategic Plan
Acquisition.gov at acquisition.gov
CareerOneStop at careeronestop.org
Employment and Training Administration at doleta.gov
Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov
Gov Loans at govloans.gov
General Services Administration (GSA) at gsa.gov
Grants.gov at grants.gov
Internal Revenue Service at irs.gov
International Trade Administration (ITA) at trade.gov
Manufacturing.gov at manufacturing.gov
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at mbda.gov
Occupational Safety and Training Administration at osha.gov
Regulations.gov at regulations.gov
SCORE Association (SCORE) at score.org
System for Award Management at sam.gov
U.S. Census Bureau at census.gov
U.S. Copyright Office at copyright.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture at usda.gov
U.S. Department of Commerce at commerce.gov
U.S. Department of Defense at business.defense.gov
U.S. Department of Homeland Security at dhs.gov/how-do-i/for-businesses
U.S. Department of Labor at dol.gov
U.S. Department of the Treasury at treasury.gov
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at va.gov
U.S. Economic Development Administration at eda.gov
U.S. Government Contracts at sam.gov
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at uspto.gov
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at sba.gov
U.S. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at americassbdc.org
USAspending.gov at usaspending.gov
VA Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
View all federal, state, and international resources at verlindaylin.com/business-resources
3. Make long-term strategic moves based on the insights and foresight gathered from the important megatrends and cycles shaping our world