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Niagara County Community College
Small Business Development Center

Education, Entrepreneurship & Economic Impact
New York State
      Small Business Development Center:
                      An Overview
 Established in 1984

 Counseling over 259,000 small business clients

 Creating or saving 121,800 jobs

 Adding $3.1 Billion in economic impact.

 Administered through the State University of New York

   Provost’s Office

 Hosted by 23 Colleges and Universities within the

   SUNY/CUNY System.
New York State
         Small Business Development Center:
                      An Overview
 New York State SBDC is funded through unique public-private
  partnerships consisting of the U.S. Small Business Administration,
  The SUNY Research Foundation, Private Corporations, and Host
  Educational Institutions and local communities.

 SBDC Central Headquarters in Albany, New York, is staffed with
  four full-time business research librarians, and a state-of-the-art
  technology department, bringing national best-practices to each
  SBDC Center.

 SBDC also administers the Office of Entrepreneurial Education
  (oe2), providing business education and training to young adults,
  high-school students and others, using web-based and other
  interactive tools to deliver substantive content to teachers and
  students.
NCCC
        Small Business Development Center:
        Performance and Excellence

 Ranked 6 out of 23 in economic impact

 In the top 10% statewide in Education, Training and
  Seminars.

 Conducted and/or hosted 45 events in 2006-07, with over
  1,000 small business attendees at conferences, courses,
  workshops and seminars.
NCCC
Small Business Development Center
              Services
     Start-up information
     Business Plan Development
     Financial Analysis
     Women and Minority Owned Assistance
     Business Certificates
     Loan Sources
     Recordkeeping
     Marketing
     Cash Flow Projection
     Training Programs
     Exporting
     SBDC Research Network
NCCC
     Small Business Development Center
                  Selected Trainings
                     Summer Sizzlers
Free Business Workshops designed especially for business owners and entrepreneurs
             Held At NCCC Corporate Training Center, Lockport, NY

       FINANCIAL SOURCES & BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT
               Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

    BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONAL FORMS: DBA’s, Corporations & LLC’s
               Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

                   DEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN
                  Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

                RECORDKEEPING FOR SMALL BUSINESS
                 Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
NCCC
  Small Business Development Center
           Selected Trainings
QUICKBOOKS WORKSHOPS - HANDS-ON TRAINING
    Held at NCCC Corporate Training Facility, Lockport, NY

    Presented by David Kelchlin, Certified Quickbooks Instructor

               INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS
                    Tuesday, May 20, 2008

                        8:30 am to 12:00 pm
                Small Business Development Center
                            50 Main Street
                           Lockport, NY

                    MASTERING QUICKBOOKS
                      Thursday, May 22, 2008

                         8:30 am to 12:00 pm
                  Small Business Development Center
                            50 Main Street
                           Lockport, NY
NCCC
           Small Business Development Center
                        Exclusive Seminars
                    Internet & E-Commerce Marketing Seminar
                                 Wednesday, October 10, 2007 9am to 4pm

                            Live and interactive, seminar topics will cover:
            • The uniqueness of Internet marketing -- the dual creative and technical elements
            • How the Internet has changed the buying process
            • What makes Internet marketing challenging
            • Expectations of today’s Internet user
            • Determining a business’ on-line marketing potential
            • How to promote a business through the Internet
      Additionally, more advanced concepts will be discussed, including: Search Engine Marketing
       & Optimization,,Pay-Per-Click Management, Social Internet Marketing, Website Design,
                          & Development, Web Analytics & Website Testing


                          Franchise Seminar and Trade Show
                                  Thursday, May 1, 2008 5:30pm – 9pm
                            Live and interactive, seminar topics will cover:
           • What is Franchising?
           • The Benefits of Franchising
           • Selecting A Franchise that Fits You
           • Legal Aspects of Franchising
           • Financing Your Franchise
Trade Show will feature National Branded Franchisors covering Service, Product and Restaurant Sectors!
Whom do we serve?
 Existing small businesses:
       Up to 500 employees and $15 million in annual revenue

 New business ventures

 Spin-offs, mergers and acquisitions

 Unique technology driven start-ups with innovative business
  models

 Inventors with patent, trademark and start-up questions
NCCC
 Small Business Development Center
                Statistics
       October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007
Total New Clients:                     441
Total Counseling Hours:                3,242
Total Investment Impact:               $15,997,400
Total Numbers of Jobs Created:         148
Total Number of Jobs Saved:            137
Total Training Events:                 45
Total Training Hours:                  121
Total Training Attendees:              1,083
Our Local Partners
 SBA
 Niagara County Industrial Development Agency
     Microenterprise Program
 Chambers of Commerce
 City of Niagara Falls, Lockport Community Development
  Corporation, Greater Lockport Development Corporation
 Local Business and Professionals Organizations
 Area Banks
 Corporations (AT&T, Intuit)
 Various other Economic Development Agencies
Developing Your
 Business Plan
Developing Your Business Plan:
1. Funding Request
Spells out how much funding you need and
 what you will be using it for.
  Cash Sources: Where will it come from
   (Owner’s Equity, Loan, Etc.).

  Cash Uses: How will the funds be spent
   (Equipment, Working Capital, Etc.).
Developing Your Business Plan:
2. Business Description
   History (If an existing business)
   When it has or will start
   Location
   Legal structure of ownership
   Number of Employees
   Products and/or services
      Where they’re coming from and going to
   Hours of operation
Developing Your Business Plan:
3. Backgrounds on those involved
Management Structure/Resumes of Key
 People or Your Personal History
   What expertise do these people have to make this
    business succeed?
   Include:
      Education,
      Technical training
      Employment history
      Business experience.
   State what their responsibilities will be.
   Include the organizational structure for the business.
Developing Your Business Plan:
4. Debts and Obligations for the Business
        To whom is it payable
        Original amount
        Original date
        Present balance
        Interest rate
        Maturity date
        Monthly payments
        How it’s secured
        Whether it’s current
Developing Your Business Plan:
5. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Include a complete list of all of accounts
 payable and receivable. Include aging.

If your business is new, include what terms
 you will offer your customers and what
 terms your suppliers will offer you.
Developing Your Business Plan:
6. Purchase Offer/Lease Agreement
If an agreement has been made regarding
 the lease or purchase or equipment or
 property, include this signed agreement.
Developing Your Business Plan:
7. Collateral
Include what you will be using as security
 for the loan and an estimate of its present
 market value.
Developing Your Business Plan:
8. List of Technical Advisors
• Include the name and contact information
  for any professions that are involved in your
  business. May include attorney, accountant,
  banker, commercial insurance agent.
Developing Your Business Plan:
9. Labor Schedule
Include a list of current job positions and
 those that you will be creating.
For each, list…
   how many employees do you have for each position.
   what are their approximate wages.
   how many hours do they work each week.
The lender wants to know that you are
 being realistic when it comes to the number
 of employees you will need and can afford.
Developing Your Business Plan:
10. Marketing Plan
     Target market and demographics
          Geographic
          Gender
          Age
          Income
     Competitive Position
        Who are your competitors?
        What is going to make your business different
     Promotion Strategies
        How will you reach your customers?
             Word of mouth
             Print or media advertising
             Special promotions or events
Developing Your Business Plan:
11. Financial Statements
 If the business is existing, include balance sheets,
  cash flow statements, and income statements for
  the current year and the three previous years.

 Include a Personal financial statement (SBA
  form 413)
Developing Your Business Plan:
12. Income Tax Returns
  Copies of your personal and the
   business’s Federal Income Tax Returns
   for the past 3 years.
Developing Your Business Plan:
13. Earnings Projections
 Include detailed projections of what your
  earnings and expensed will be for your first 3
  years in business.
    The first year will be shown monthly. Years 2 and 3
     will be annual.
    Include: Cash Flow Statement, Income Statement,
     Balance Sheet.
 This will show your ability to repay the debt and
  allow you to make any necessary changes in your
  earnings or expenses.
 Try to be conservative.
Niagara County Community College
  Small Business Development Center

Specializing in Assisting Entrepreneurs
         Maureen A. Goodlander, Assistant Director
                      50 Main Street
                    Lockport, NY 14094
                  (716) 434-3815, Ext. 28
                    Fax: (716) 433-5155
                   www.niagarasbdc.org
         E-mail: mgoodlander@niagaracc.suny.edu

              A Partnership Program with the
             U.S Small Business Administration

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Education, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Impact

  • 1. Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center Education, Entrepreneurship & Economic Impact
  • 2. New York State Small Business Development Center: An Overview  Established in 1984  Counseling over 259,000 small business clients  Creating or saving 121,800 jobs  Adding $3.1 Billion in economic impact.  Administered through the State University of New York Provost’s Office  Hosted by 23 Colleges and Universities within the SUNY/CUNY System.
  • 3. New York State Small Business Development Center: An Overview  New York State SBDC is funded through unique public-private partnerships consisting of the U.S. Small Business Administration, The SUNY Research Foundation, Private Corporations, and Host Educational Institutions and local communities.  SBDC Central Headquarters in Albany, New York, is staffed with four full-time business research librarians, and a state-of-the-art technology department, bringing national best-practices to each SBDC Center.  SBDC also administers the Office of Entrepreneurial Education (oe2), providing business education and training to young adults, high-school students and others, using web-based and other interactive tools to deliver substantive content to teachers and students.
  • 4. NCCC Small Business Development Center: Performance and Excellence  Ranked 6 out of 23 in economic impact  In the top 10% statewide in Education, Training and Seminars.  Conducted and/or hosted 45 events in 2006-07, with over 1,000 small business attendees at conferences, courses, workshops and seminars.
  • 5. NCCC Small Business Development Center Services  Start-up information  Business Plan Development  Financial Analysis  Women and Minority Owned Assistance  Business Certificates  Loan Sources  Recordkeeping  Marketing  Cash Flow Projection  Training Programs  Exporting  SBDC Research Network
  • 6. NCCC Small Business Development Center Selected Trainings Summer Sizzlers Free Business Workshops designed especially for business owners and entrepreneurs Held At NCCC Corporate Training Center, Lockport, NY FINANCIAL SOURCES & BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONAL FORMS: DBA’s, Corporations & LLC’s Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm DEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm RECORDKEEPING FOR SMALL BUSINESS Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
  • 7. NCCC Small Business Development Center Selected Trainings QUICKBOOKS WORKSHOPS - HANDS-ON TRAINING Held at NCCC Corporate Training Facility, Lockport, NY Presented by David Kelchlin, Certified Quickbooks Instructor INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Small Business Development Center 50 Main Street Lockport, NY MASTERING QUICKBOOKS Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Small Business Development Center 50 Main Street Lockport, NY
  • 8. NCCC Small Business Development Center Exclusive Seminars Internet & E-Commerce Marketing Seminar Wednesday, October 10, 2007 9am to 4pm Live and interactive, seminar topics will cover: • The uniqueness of Internet marketing -- the dual creative and technical elements • How the Internet has changed the buying process • What makes Internet marketing challenging • Expectations of today’s Internet user • Determining a business’ on-line marketing potential • How to promote a business through the Internet Additionally, more advanced concepts will be discussed, including: Search Engine Marketing & Optimization,,Pay-Per-Click Management, Social Internet Marketing, Website Design, & Development, Web Analytics & Website Testing Franchise Seminar and Trade Show Thursday, May 1, 2008 5:30pm – 9pm Live and interactive, seminar topics will cover: • What is Franchising? • The Benefits of Franchising • Selecting A Franchise that Fits You • Legal Aspects of Franchising • Financing Your Franchise Trade Show will feature National Branded Franchisors covering Service, Product and Restaurant Sectors!
  • 9. Whom do we serve?  Existing small businesses: Up to 500 employees and $15 million in annual revenue  New business ventures  Spin-offs, mergers and acquisitions  Unique technology driven start-ups with innovative business models  Inventors with patent, trademark and start-up questions
  • 10. NCCC Small Business Development Center Statistics October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007 Total New Clients: 441 Total Counseling Hours: 3,242 Total Investment Impact: $15,997,400 Total Numbers of Jobs Created: 148 Total Number of Jobs Saved: 137 Total Training Events: 45 Total Training Hours: 121 Total Training Attendees: 1,083
  • 11. Our Local Partners  SBA  Niagara County Industrial Development Agency  Microenterprise Program  Chambers of Commerce  City of Niagara Falls, Lockport Community Development Corporation, Greater Lockport Development Corporation  Local Business and Professionals Organizations  Area Banks  Corporations (AT&T, Intuit)  Various other Economic Development Agencies
  • 13. Developing Your Business Plan: 1. Funding Request Spells out how much funding you need and what you will be using it for. Cash Sources: Where will it come from (Owner’s Equity, Loan, Etc.). Cash Uses: How will the funds be spent (Equipment, Working Capital, Etc.).
  • 14. Developing Your Business Plan: 2. Business Description  History (If an existing business)  When it has or will start  Location  Legal structure of ownership  Number of Employees  Products and/or services  Where they’re coming from and going to  Hours of operation
  • 15. Developing Your Business Plan: 3. Backgrounds on those involved Management Structure/Resumes of Key People or Your Personal History  What expertise do these people have to make this business succeed?  Include:  Education,  Technical training  Employment history  Business experience.  State what their responsibilities will be.  Include the organizational structure for the business.
  • 16. Developing Your Business Plan: 4. Debts and Obligations for the Business  To whom is it payable  Original amount  Original date  Present balance  Interest rate  Maturity date  Monthly payments  How it’s secured  Whether it’s current
  • 17. Developing Your Business Plan: 5. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Include a complete list of all of accounts payable and receivable. Include aging. If your business is new, include what terms you will offer your customers and what terms your suppliers will offer you.
  • 18. Developing Your Business Plan: 6. Purchase Offer/Lease Agreement If an agreement has been made regarding the lease or purchase or equipment or property, include this signed agreement.
  • 19. Developing Your Business Plan: 7. Collateral Include what you will be using as security for the loan and an estimate of its present market value.
  • 20. Developing Your Business Plan: 8. List of Technical Advisors • Include the name and contact information for any professions that are involved in your business. May include attorney, accountant, banker, commercial insurance agent.
  • 21. Developing Your Business Plan: 9. Labor Schedule Include a list of current job positions and those that you will be creating. For each, list…  how many employees do you have for each position.  what are their approximate wages.  how many hours do they work each week. The lender wants to know that you are being realistic when it comes to the number of employees you will need and can afford.
  • 22. Developing Your Business Plan: 10. Marketing Plan  Target market and demographics  Geographic  Gender  Age  Income  Competitive Position  Who are your competitors?  What is going to make your business different  Promotion Strategies  How will you reach your customers?  Word of mouth  Print or media advertising  Special promotions or events
  • 23. Developing Your Business Plan: 11. Financial Statements  If the business is existing, include balance sheets, cash flow statements, and income statements for the current year and the three previous years.  Include a Personal financial statement (SBA form 413)
  • 24. Developing Your Business Plan: 12. Income Tax Returns Copies of your personal and the business’s Federal Income Tax Returns for the past 3 years.
  • 25. Developing Your Business Plan: 13. Earnings Projections  Include detailed projections of what your earnings and expensed will be for your first 3 years in business.  The first year will be shown monthly. Years 2 and 3 will be annual.  Include: Cash Flow Statement, Income Statement, Balance Sheet.  This will show your ability to repay the debt and allow you to make any necessary changes in your earnings or expenses.  Try to be conservative.
  • 26. Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center Specializing in Assisting Entrepreneurs Maureen A. Goodlander, Assistant Director 50 Main Street Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 434-3815, Ext. 28 Fax: (716) 433-5155 www.niagarasbdc.org E-mail: mgoodlander@niagaracc.suny.edu A Partnership Program with the U.S Small Business Administration