New Businesses
Starting a new business can be exciting and challenging. There is much to be
done during the idea and planning phase of opening a new business. This stage
of business development is critical to the long term success of the business.
It is common knowledge that failure rates for new businesses are high.
However, businesses owners that plan properly before opening the business
increase their chances of success.
Starting a new business requires extensive planning and preparation which is
quite time consuming. To assist in this process, Arkansas Small Business
Development Center offers a variety of services to assist new business owners.
How to Start a New Business
Recommended Action Steps
For those who are planning to start a new business, the ASBDC recommends
that you follow the ASBDC Recommended Action Steps for Starting a New Business.
These steps will help you as you determine whether or not you want to start
a business as well as consider the feasibility of your chosen business.
Training
The first course recommended to those who are considering starting a business
is "Starting a Business in Arkansas". The ASBDC also offers other training
programs of interest to those who are starting a business. Live classes as
well as online courses are available.
Articles, Information, and Tools
The ASBDC offers helpful information and tools to those who are starting a
business. A great deal of information is available online.
Financing for Start Up Businesses
Obtaining financing to start a business can be challenging. Therefore, it
is important to consider the realities of obtaining financing. Information
on obtaining financing can be found at the following links:
Writing a Business Plan
Writing a business plan is an important step in starting a new business. The
ASBDC offers a variety of services to those who are in the process of writing a
plan. The following link provides more information and tools for those in the
process of writing a business plan:
Frequently Asked Questions
The ASBDC provides answers to common questions often asked by those that are
starting a new business.
Answers to Questions
Arkansas residents who need additional assistance in answering questions about
starting a business, contact your local SBDC office.
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