Do Your Homework.

Whether or not you need financing from a bank, you should pretend you do. Prepare yourself with a thorough business plan and take advantage of the tools and resources available to you:

If and when you get "stuck" thinking through your plan - there are people who can help.

SCORE free, one-on-one business counseling. Email or call the Chamber to schedule your appointment. (616) 754-5697

SBTDC - (Small Business & Technology Development Center). Go here for tools like sample business plans, "how to" build a business plan, guide to starting and operating a business, etc. click on the link and look at the menu along the right side.

Strengths Assessment Test Discover your potential strengths and weaknesses as a business owner with this FREE assessment provided by the "One Minute Entrepreneur". A link to your results is emailed to you.