Materials – Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Guide

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Materials

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8

Chapter 1 Materials

Print-Only Version

Chapter 1: Self-Employment Overview Print-Only Version (.docx)

Glossary

Glossary of Terms (.docx)

Chapter 2 Materials

Print-Only Version

Chapter 2: Self-Employment Readiness Print-Only Version (.docx)

Worksheets

Two versions of each worksheet are provided:

PDF (best for visual users and printing)
Word document (simple, text-only format optimized for screen readers)

Values Worksheets

Values Worksheet
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Values Worksheet
(fillable Word document)

Traits Self-Reflection Worksheets

Traits Self-Reflection
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Traits Self-Reflection
(fillable Word document)

Readiness Self-Assessment Worksheets

Readiness Self-Assessment
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Readiness Self-Assessment
(fillable Word document)

Chapter 3 Materials

Print-Only Version

Chapter 3: Business Feasibility Print-Only Version (.docx)

Worksheets

Two versions of each worksheet are provided:

PDF (best for visual users and printing)
Word document (simple, text-only format optimized for screen readers)

Cost Evaluation Exercise Worksheets

Cost Evaluation Exercise
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Cost Evaluation Exercise
(fillable Word document)

About You Worksheets

About You
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

About You
(fillable Word document)

About You Example:

Daisy’s Daisies About You Example
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Daisy’s Daisies About You Example
(Word document)

About Your Business Worksheets

About Your Business
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

About Your Business
(fillable Word document)

About Your Business Example:

Daisy’s Daisies About Your Business Example
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Daisy’s Daisies About Your Business Example
(Word document)

Start-up Cost Estimates Worksheets

Start-up Cost Estimates
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Start-up Cost Estimates
(fillable Word document)

Start-up Cost Estimates
(Excel document)

Start-up Cost Estimates
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Start-up Cost Estimates Example:

Daisy’s Daisies Start-up Cost Estimates Example
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Daisy’s Daisies Start-up Cost Estimates Example
(fillable Word document)

Daisy’s Daisies Start-up Cost Estimates Example
(Excel document)

Daisy’s Daisies Start-up Cost Estimates Example
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Chapter 4 Materials

Print-Only Version

Chapter 4: The Business Plan Print-Only Version (.docx)

Documents

Business Plan Outline

Business Plan Outline (.docx)

Example Business Plan

Example Business Plan: Rainbow Siding Worksheet (.pdf)

Chapter 5 Materials

Print-Only Version

Chapter 5: The Marketing Plan Print-Only Version (.docx)

Worksheets

Business Qualities Worksheets

Business Qualities Worksheet
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Business Qualities Worksheet
(fillable Word document)

Example Business Qualities Worksheet

Business Qualities Worksheet for John’s Woodworking
(fillable PDF, opens in new tab)

Business Qualities Worksheet for John’s Woodworking
(Word document)

Chapter 6 Materials

Print-Only Version

Chapter 6: The Operations Plan Print-Only Version (.docx)

Chapter 7 Materials

Print-Only Version

Chapter 7: The Financial Plan Print-Only Version (.docx)

Spreadsheets

Break-Even Analysis – Single Product

Break-Even Analysis Single Product
(Excel document)

Break-Even Analysis Single Product
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Break-Even Analysis – Single Product Example

Break-Even Analysis Single Product Example:
Jean’s Jewelry
(Excel document)

Break-Even Analysis Single Product Example:
Jean’s Jewelry
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Break-Even Analysis – Multiple Products

Break-Even Analysis with Multiple Products
(Excel document)

Break-Even Analysis with Multiple Products
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Break-Even Analysis – Multiple Products Example

Break-Even Analysis with Multiple Products Example:
Jean’s Jewelry
(Excel document)

Break-Even Analysis with Multiple Products Example:
Jean’s Jewelry
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Sales Forecast

Sales Forecast
(Excel document)

Sales Forecast
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Sales Forecast Example

Sales Forecast Example:
Carl’s Lawn
(Excel document)

Sales Forecast Example:
Carl’s Lawn
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Cash Flow Statement

Cash Flow Statement
(Excel document)

Cash Flow Statement
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Cash Flow Statement Examples

Cash Flow Statement Example:
Gary’s Gutter
(Excel document)

Cash Flow Statement Example:
Gary’s Gutter
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Cash Flow Statement Example:
Gary’s Gutter January-April
(Excel document)

Cash Flow Statement Example:
Gary’s Gutter January-April
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Cash Flow Statement Example:
Parker’s Dog Treats
(Excel document)

Cash Flow Statement Example:
Parker’s Dog Treats
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Income Statement

Income Statement Example

Income Statement Example:
Gary’s Gutter
(Excel document)

Income Statement Example:
Gary’s Gutter
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet Example

Balance Sheet Example:
Locker Room Jerseys
(Excel document)

Balance Sheet Example:
Locker Room Jerseys
(Google Sheets, opens in new tab)

Chapter 8 Materials

Print-Only Version

Chapter 8: Resources Print-Only Version (.docx)