BUSINESS

TBIC

Construction

Bison Extension

#1: Evaluation of a business idea
Start-up
Expansion
Purchase an existing business
Developing management skills
Writing a business plan
Finding start-up financing
Determining legal requirements
Buying a franchise
Conducting market research
Setting up an accounting system

#2: Business planning software available at TBIC
Ultimate Business Plan
Business Plan Pro
Business Plan Templates
FSA Farm & Home Plan
First Step Fast Trac Entrepreneurship Training results in a completed business plan

#3: In addition to conventional bank and credit union financing, the following business financing programs can be accessed through TBIC (TBIC will assist with the application process for these programs.)
Trickle Up Program
Business Equity Loan Fund
SBA MicroLoan Program
Lewis & Clark Regional Council
Dakota CDC

#4: NxLeveL classes scheduled