Special emphasis is strongly placed on veterans and Native Americans. The Region 2000 SBDC assists with the compilation of the application. There is no-charge for this assistance. Start Smart Start Smart is a two-hour seminar for people considering starting a business. Attendees learn basic information regarding recordkeeping, marketing, financing, taxes, insurance, legal aspects, and regulations.
Special emphasis is placed on business planning.
The business plan is one of the most important business documents. Most importantly, the business plan is used to obtain funding for the business. Every bank requests a business plan. The two-hour seminar provides the attendee with the foundation of completing a good business plan. The Region 2000 SBDC assists with the compilation of a complete plan.