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PRE-VENTURE OR IDEA STAGE

Entrepreneur's Need
Things to Consider
Resources That Can Assist the Client
Providers
Have a great idea.
What’s next?
Is the idea feasible?
Where do I start?
I need training.
Personal Situation:
Are you suited to business ownership?
Time, interest, hobbies, family situation?
Financial Situation:
Do you have the personal finances to support your business idea?
Mentoring:
Gives the client a realistic look at what is involved in starting a business.
SCORE
870-535-0110
Ability to take a risk:
Does your personal situation allow you to take on the risk of starting a small business? Sole support at home?
When not to start a small business:
Recently purchased a major asset, death of a close friend or relative, divorce, new baby, recent illness, Fantasizing about the idea of a certain business.

Business Counseling:
Client has a discussion with a counselor on how to develop an idea.

SBDC Seminars

BDC Seminars


BDC

870-535-6233
ext 13




SBDC
870-222-4900

Experience/Training:
Do you have the technical or managerial skills needed to start/run this business?
Workshops:
Client attends workshops on how to develop a business idea and test its feasibility

SBDC Seminars

BDC Seminars

BDC
870-535-6233
ext 13


SBDC
870-222-4900
Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Outline

BDC
870-535-6233
ext 13

SBDC
870-222-4900
3 C’s (Credit, Collateral, Capacity) Credit Counseling and Repair BDC
870-535-6233