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PINE BLUFF ENTREPRENEURSHIP COLLABORATIVE |
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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: |
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| 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 |
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| Feasibility Study | Feasibility Study Outline |
BDC 870-535-6233 ext 13 SBDC 870-222-4900 |
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| 3 C’s (Credit, Collateral, Capacity) | Credit Counseling and Repair | BDC 870-535-6233 |
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