Business Retention
&
Expansion
Empowering Businesses With The Resources They Need
A critical part of any community's economic development, Business Retention and Expansion resources allow for business to access resources for their needs to help achieve their business needs and goals with success.
NEW Business Check List
Thinking of starting a new business or have an idea?
Check out these helpful tips to get you started in the right direction.
Clarify Your Idea:
Define your product or service, target customer, and the problem you solve.
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Research the Market:
Analyze competitors, industry trends, and customer demand.
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Draft a Business Plan
Outline your strategy, revenue model, goals, and financial projections.
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Plan and Validate
Choose a business Structure:
Decide on sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation or parntership.
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Register Your Business:
File formation documents, obtain and EIN, and secure necessary license/permits.
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Set Up Finances:
Open a business bank accout, set up book keeping, and establish a budget.
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Secure Funding:
Explore bootstrapping, loans, investors, or grants to fund operations.
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Set Up Your Business
Build Your Brand:
Create a business name, logo, website, and social media presence.
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Set up Operations:
Arrange your workspace, tools, technology, suppliers, and workflows.
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Build and Brand
Launch:
Execute your go-to-maket strategy and start serving customers.
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Review and Improve:
Track performance metrics, gather feedback and refine your approach.
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*Tip: Tackle each step in order, but revisit earlier steps as your business evolves.
Launch and Grow
Resources
In addtition to the resources found on the Starting a Business page, below are a few additional resources that businesses in South Lincoln County have access to to maintain, start or expand their business. Click on a logo to be taken to their website for further information.
