Saint Francis University

SBDC Services

The specific services provided to you by the Center depend largely on your particular needs.  Generally, services provided by the SBDC tend to fall under the following categories.

• Start-up Procedures
  The SBDC provides assistance in areas such as business name registration, federal and state tax numbers, local rules and regulations, insurance requirements, business licenses, etc.

• Financial Proposals
  The SBDC assists individuals that are seeking financing to start or expand their business. The Center provides assistance in preparing projected financial statements and other financial information necessary when applying for a loan. The small business owner must be able to convince a lender that they will be able to repay any financing it receives.

• Business Plan Development (HTML or PDF format)
  The SBDC has developed its own business planning guide. We assist individuals in developing their business plan. We do not do their business plan for them, but rather guide them through the process. It is very important that the entrepreneur does their homework. The more they know about something before they begin, the better their chances of success will be.

• Accounting and Recordkeeping/Payroll Procedures
  The SBDC provides assistance in setting-up record keeping systems for the small business owners. A good record keeping system is vital to the success of a small business. The Center also provides assistance to small businesses that are considering hiring employees. We provide information as to the legal requirements of hiring employees, what taxes and insurance they are liable to pay, when to pay these taxes, where to send the tax payments, etc. It is very important that the small business owner realize what they are required to do when hiring employees.
  

• Financing
  The SBDC does not loan money to businesses, but the staff is aware of many loan programs that are available to small business owners. There are a variety of federal, state and local loan programs available to the small business owner. The staff can help in determining which programs a small business owner may be eligible for so they get the best possible rates and terms when financing a project.
  

• Cash Flow Development/Analysis
  

• Computer Technology
  The SBDC at Saint Francis University can help unravel the Web.  We do not design the website for you, but rather guide you through the process and make recommendations.  Through seminars designed to answer many questions about today’s Internet technologies and through individual consulting on topics like website design and hosting, positioning your website, registering a domain name, analysis of current website, hardware and software recommendations, and organizing office technology, you will find this an invaluable service.
  

• Marketing
  The Center for Global Competitiveness (CGC) provides specialized marketing assistance to small and medium sized businesses.  Services provided by the CGC include individual marketing consulting, organized domestic and international trade events, educational programs, resource library, and a quarterly international newsletter.
  

• Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP) 
  The Small Business Development Center announces the launch of a new program designed to provide business owners confidential environmental compliance assistance in order to help reduce their regulatory risks and operating costs. The Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP) is provided at no cost and is completely confidential.

Please email us for additional information on any of the SBDC/CGC services.