Business Plan Assistance

Looking for venture capital or start up guidance? Here are the local sources we recommend:

Northwest ISBDC

Guidance & Expert Access
The Northwest ISBDC offers small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs expert guidance and a comprehensive network of resources for little to no cost. We serve the seven counties of NW Indiana: Lake, Porter, La Porte, Newton, Jasper, Pulaski and Starke counties. We help you Start Stronger, Grow Faster, and Work Smarter.

Regional Host: Purdue University Northwest

• ISBDC Business Advisors can provide:
• One-on-one business counseling at no charge
• A business plan template and advice and assistance as you develop your business plan.
• Loan assistance
• Market data, demographic and spending data, competitor and customer lists
• Workshops and events on topics of interest to business owners
• Connections to business resources to aid in starting and growing your business

WBDC: Woman’s Business Development Center

The WBDC’s mission is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy. The WBDC envisions a diverse world where all business owners have an equitable opportunity to compete and succeed in the marketplace and achieve economic independence. The WBDC values our knowledgeable, prepared, and diverse staff; a culture that is results-oriented, supportive, and progressive; innovation, responsiveness, and relevancy; advocacy for public policies supporting women and other diverse communities; and respect for, and accountability to, all stakeholders.

Services:

COACHING/CURRICULA

• Strategic one-on-one and group business advising
• Specialized cohort-based curricula and workshops
• Digital learning

CONTRACTS

• Private sector procurement opportunities
• Public sector contracting assistance
• WBE certification

CAPITAL

• Financial education
• Debt and equity placement
• Direct lending
• Kiva microlending