Kansas Small Business Development Center

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1 JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Kansas Small Business Development Center Small Business Consulting and Workshops Growing Kansas Entrepreneurs CONTINUING EDUCATION

2 JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Kansas Small Business Development Center For more information visit or call Our Mission The KSBDC increases economic prosperity in Kansas by helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses through professional consulting, training and resources.

3 Training KSBDC workshops help you start, manage, operate and grow your business. Training programs range from advanced seminars aimed at experienced business owners to introductory workshops for the novice business owner and those considering starting a business. QuickBooks, Financials and Taxes Marketing and Sales SEO and Social Media Starting a Business Strategic Planning Government Contracting One-on-One Consulting The KSBDC offers individualized, confidential and comprehensive consulting at no charge to small business owners and those planning to start a small business in Johnson, Miami or Wyandotte counties in Kansas. We recommend that aspiring entrepreneurs attend a startup workshop before beginning the consulting process. 3 take SAVE15% on three or more classes! Enroll in three JCCC KSBDC or other Continuing Education classes with one payment transaction and receive a 15-percent discount. Discounts are nontransferable. Some restrictions apply.

4 Helping Existing Businesses The KSBDC works with existing business owners throughout the various stages of business including: Startup during the first years in business Becoming established through growth and expansion Innovation in developing new products and market strategies Identifying opportunities such as mergers and acquisitions or selling your business Troubleshooting and dealing with downturns Planning for the future, including exit planning KSBDC FACTS In 2013 the KSBDC provided 2,068 hours of consulting services to 487 aspiring or existing small business owners and 5,698 hours of training to 862 workshop attendees. Our small business clients credited the KSBDC assistance they received with making the following impact in their businesses. 394 jobs created and/or retained $6.6 million new capital infused into their businesses $8.7 million sales increase in their businesses Return on Investment: For every dollar invested in the JCCC KSBDC program, our clients generated $16.37 in tax revenue.

5 The JCCC KSBDC can help you: Develop a business plan Analyze financial statements Develop cash flow projections Prepare for investor presentations Explore financing options and sources of capital Develop a sales process Understand your customer Develop a marketing plan Incorporate social media into your business Understand search engine optimization Analyze product cost and pricing Determine the feasibility of exporting Analyze inventory control procedures Buy or sell a business Determine the feasibility of government procurement

6 Johnson County Community College Kansas Small Business Development Center College Blvd., Regnier Center 240 Overland Park, KS Follow An accredited member of the Association of Small Business Development Centers The JCCC KSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Johnson County Community College (JCCC) and the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC). All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the co-sponsors. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the JCCC KSBDC at to make arrangements. CONTINUING EDUCATION Johnson County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, veteran s status, sexual orientation, or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations. Inquiries concerning the college s compliance with its non-discrimination policies may be referred to the Dean of Student Success or Executive Director of Human Resources, Johnson County Community College, College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, ; or to Office for Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114, _br_ksbdc_su14