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Knowledge exists to be imparted.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882, American Poet, Essayist
The Center boasts myriad resources for the inquisitive small business owner or entrepreneur who desires to create or expand his business. The Center's extensive resources are continuously updated and provide the necessary tools for small businesses to succeed.
The Entrepreneurial Resource Center
Located at the Center's offices, the Entrepreneurial Resource Center was made possible through a funding partnership with the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission. The Resource Center offers numerous business start-up guides, current periodicals, videos, books and publications on an array of business subjects. There are two computer workstations and a printer that clients may use to conduct market research, create business plans, evaluate their company's financial statements, and more. Counselors are available by appointment to assist clients with these activities. Please contact the SBDC at (703)430-7222 to make an appointment.
The Association of Small Business Development Centers has developed a network-wide market research clearinghouse, available through counseling appointment only, to assist SBDC clients in gathering market research information. SBDC counselors can request specific demographic and statistical information on behalf of their clients. This service is a valuable resource to the entrepreneur developing a business plan or to the business owner contemplating new product lines or geographic expansions.
COUNTY LIBRARY BASED RESOURCES
Reference USA: Provides realtime access to a database of 14 million businesses. Search by company name, type of business, geographical area, SIC code to name a few. Gives corporate linkage and credit rating codes. To access from your home or office, enter your LCPL library card barcode (with no spaces) where indicated.
http://inter1.loudoun.gov/lcpl/pveri/default.aspx?gtu=www.referenceusa.com
ONLINE RESOURCES
More Business: www.morebusiness.com Offers the business person an excellent source for current articles and news on all aspects of managing a business.
Thomas Register: Indexes of over 150,000 manufacturers. Search by company name, brand name, or product/service. Free registration is required. http://www.thomasnet.com/
Sample Business Plans: www.bplans.com Sample plans for a variety of business types. Specific information for start-up businesses is included.
Financial Spreadsheets: Click Here for our Income statement, cash flow & balance sheet template
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