Services

New Businesses

Have a good idea for a business and need guidance?

A one-on-one advising session will help you explore the possibilities, develop your business model, and decide whether to embark on the new venture. Our team helps you locate resources and training that provides the foundation for developing and a sound new business plan to start your new business and guide its growth. SBDC advisors help refine your plan and access the information you need to take your new business from a simple idea to a successful company.

Plan Your Business
– Financial Feasibility
– Market Research
– Competitive Analysis
– Business Plan Development
– Identify Working Capital Needs
– Evaluate Options for Financing

Launch Your Business
– Choose Name and Location
– Select a Business Structure
– Register your Business
– Apply for Licenses and Permits
– Open a Business Bank Account
– Develop a Marketing Strategy

New Business Assesment

Existing Businesses

Already in business?

Our seasoned advisors analyze your business and help you develop tools for growth; a business plan, financial analysis, and a marketing strategy that is right on target. We help identify sources of financing and develop a financing proposal. Additionally, small businesses can get a deeper understanding of their customers’ challenges and acquire increased industry intelligence, using reputable sources like IBISWorld and BizMiner, by working with the Paris SBDC.

Manage Your Business
– Strengthen your Financial Management
– Hiring Employees
– Marketing and Sales
– State and Local Demographic Trends
– Identify Areas of Growth and Decline
– Access to Capital
– Protect your Intellectual Property

Grow Your Business
– Identify Market Trends
– Scale your Business
– Access Expansion Financing
– Understand Industry challenges
– Contracting Opportunities
– Identify & Access New Markets
– Take your Technology to Market

Existing Business Assessment

Business Advising

Events and Training

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