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MNPTAC Starting a Business

Starting a business r indrelle 031009

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This workshop will provide participants with information on how to position yourself for a smoother transition when starting your business. This workshop will be instructed by Rick Indrelie, SBDC Consultant and a certified Economic Development Finance Professional. Mr. Indrelie has over 25 years of experience in the accounting and finance field. Topics covered in this workshop will include: Do you need a business plan to start your business? Should you start your business as a sole proprietor? Is it a good idea to have business insurance? Will you need to borrow money to start your business? Should you take on a partner?

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MNPTAC

Starting a Business

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Starting a Business

Contact information

Rick Indrelie – Small Business Development

Center (SBDC)

[email protected]

507-280-5503

www.rochestersbdc.com

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Quick Test – Is your idea reasonable?

If yes, then you need a Business Plan.

If no, you either need to change or plan or

end your plan.

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What is a Business Plan?

A written document that tells the reader the

plan of action that the company is going to

take to be successful. It should also contain

some background data about the

business/management team and should

have some specific/measurable goals.

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Why does the small business owner need a

Business Plan?

1. The plan will serve as a tool to help the

business grow and prosper.

2. The business plan is a required

document to getting financing.

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There are two main sections of a business

plan.

1. Narrative Section

2. Financial Section

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What type of business entity will your

business be?

1. Sole Proprietor

2. Partnerships

3. LLC

4. S-Corp

5. C-Corp

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Do you need business insurance for your

business?

Can you run your business transactions

from your personal checking account?

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Do you need financing to start your

business?

If so, will the bank loan you 100% of the

funding that you need?

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Common Types of Financing

1. Conventional Loans

2. Owners Equity

3. Private Investors

4. Angel Investors

5. Venture Capital (VC’s)

6. Crowd Funding

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Should you take on a business partner?

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Once you have the financing secure, now it

is time to implement your business plan.

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Once you have started your business, you

need to monitor everything including your

cash position.

Remember, Cash is King.

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Resources for starting a business

1. www.rochestersbdc.com

2. www.SBA.gov

3. www.score.org

4. www.bplans.com