JC FLEX
Jones County Foundational Leadership
and Entrepreneurship Experience
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RESOURCES
Every Business Needs Help Getting Started
Companies must have an advisor from the Jones County School System and confirm a business mentor that will work with your company throughout the JC FLEX Competition (advisor & mentor could be the same). In addition, we thought the following resources would be helpful to all teams as they begin their respective businesses. We wish you all the best in making your dream business a reality!
Strategy
Bplans contains the largest single online collection of free sample business plans. In addition, it has helpful tools and guides to help you manage your business better. You can click the link above to view sample business plans by category.
Development
Small Business Administration:
Business Plan Assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. They have a step-by-step guide to developing a business plan.
Start-Up Costs
Small Business Administration: Calculating Your Startup Costs
It is very important to know how much it will take to get your business up and running. Use this helpful guide from the Small Business Administration to aid you in your calculations.
Finances
Financial Template:
Use this version or a similar income statement for reporting your financials in Round 2 and Round 3.
Marketing
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Customer Service
The Original
FLEX
Original FLEX
​Jones County adopted the concept of the FLEX program originated at Fitzgerald CCA. You can view several videos here to learn about their process.