An Introduction to ISBDC Small Business Resources

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1 An Introduction to ISBDC Small Business Resources

2 ESRI Reports Find new customers Evaluate competitors Reveal untapped markets Analyze trade areas Identify locations to grow Search by radius, drive time, or define study areas from geographies as granular as block group, census tract, or ZIP code

3 ESRI Over 40 Reports Comparison Profile Age 55+ Profile Age by Income Profile Age by Sex by Race Profile Age by Sex Profile Census 2000 Detailed Race Profile Census 2000 Summary Profile Demographic and Income Profile Automotive Aftermarket Expenditures Electronics and Internet Market Potential Financial Expenditures Financial Investments Market Potential Health and Beauty Market Potential House and Home Expenditures Household Budget Expenditures Medical Expenditures Business Summary Major Shopping Center Map Traffic Map Thematic Map Dominant Tapestry Segment Map Standard Map: One Area per Map Demographic Reports Consumer Spending Reports Business Data Reports Maps Detailed Age Profile Detailed Income Profile Disposable Income Profile Graphic Profile Housing Profile Market Profile Net Worth Profile Tapestry Segmentation Area Profile Pets and Products Market Potential Recreation Expenditures Restaurant Market Potential Retail Goods and Services Expenditures Retail Market Place Profile Retail Market Potential Sports and Leisure Market Potential Traffic Profile Report Site Location: One Site per Map Site Location: Multiple Sites per Map Site Location: One Site per Map Site Location: Multiple Sites per Map

4 ESRI Demographic and Income Profile

5 ESRI Restaurant Market Potential

6 ESRI Retail Market Place Profile

7 ESRI Household Budget Expenditures

8 ESRI Traffic Maps

9 ESRI Tapestry Reports

10 FirstResearch Pick an Industry We ll Find You Industry Overview Information Recent Developments Business Challenges Trends & Opportunities Executive Insight (Comments from Industry Leaders) Call Prep Questions (When Calling Competitors) Financial Information Industry Forecast & Rating Web Links & Acronyms

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15 Dun and Bradstreet Million Dollar Database Some Available Search Criteria: Company Criteria Company Name Parent Company Name Location Type Public/Private Owns/Rents New Listing Year Established Bank Name Accountant Name Minority Owned Women Owned Contact Criteria Job Function Job Title Executive Name Executive Biographies Fax Number Phone Number Toll-Free Number Web Address Location Criteria State/Region City County MSA (Metro Area) Area Code ZIP Code Industry Criteria SIC Code NAICS Code Product Category Line of Business Size Criteria Employment/Sales Employment Trend Plant/Facility Size

16 Dun and Bradstreet Million Dollar Database

17 cash flow management financial forecasting and budgeting succession planning and business growth credit risk assessment bank financing and annual reviews benchmarking against industry peers strategy illustration due diligence and business valuations in company acquisition creation of realistic management accounts from tax accounts analysis of price vs. volume impact assessment of new asset purchases what if scenarios

18 Navigator Business Plan Edition Online Business Plan Developer Step-by-step instructions and sample outline of a proven successful business plan Secure online access with the ability for multiple authors to work on the same business plan from multiple locations Ask questions and have your plan reviewed by a professional Small Business Development Center counselor in your area Hundreds of sample business plans and tools provided to assist you through the process Simple Excel financial template to easily create professional and accurate financial projects

19 ISBDC Website Find upcoming ISBDC and Partner Seminars and Events Local Statewide Webinars Online Classes Find current and relevant business resources County Specific Categorized by Subject How Do I... section for quick answers to common questions Take a self-assessment surveys to evaluate your business needs Access to current and past publications and newsletters from: ISBDC Indiana Economic Development Corporation Small Business Administration Find more information on the ISBDC network and our products

20 First Step Send Business Owners to and Have Them Complete our Online Assessment Jacob Schpok Download This PowerPoint bit.ly/inresources The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration under cooperative agreement number Z The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of co-sponsor(s) or participants opinions, products or services. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and available to individuals with disabilities.