An Exercise in Eliminating Assumptions: The Real Impact of the ISBDC
by Jacob Schpok – State Director Every day we help entrepreneurs explain their business strategies to potential investors by helping them eliminate assumptions in their business plans. We owe it to these entrepreneurs and our own investors to practice what we preach. Below is proof that the ISBDC not only helps businesses in Indiana but does [...]
ISBDC / April 4, 2012
East Central ISBDC and Ivy Tech to Co-Host the Disney Institute
Learn Disney’s world-class approach to sustained success through five core topics: leadership excellence, people management, quality service, brand loyalty and inspiring creativity. Bring your business challenges, and the experienced leaders at Disney Institute will show you a clear, simplified way of looking at the problems and seeing what’s probably already right in front of you – easy, effective solutions [...]
East Central ISBDC / March 29, 2012
Feldt Takes on NW ISBDC Leadership Role
Crown Point, IN – Business advisor Lorri Feldt has been named regional director of the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center. She brings more than 25 years of business-based expertise to the role. She has worked at Whirlpool Corp. in sales, customer service and marketing management capacities as well as served as a consultant and [...]
Northwest ISBDC / March 7, 2012
Buying An Existing Business
Doug Boehme – So you have decided that business ownership is something you want to pursue. To fulfill that dream, you have three business ownership options: Start from scratch Buy an existing business Buy a franchise/license Each has different levels of risk and associated costs, which makes for a discussion at another time. If you [...]
ISBDC / February 20, 2012
Companies To Watch 2012 Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the 2012 class of Indiana Companies to Watch are being accepted from February 15 through March 30. Nominate or apply online at http://indiana.companiestowatch.org. An awards ceremony will be held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis in late August 2012. Winners will be profiled in the awards ceremony program as well as in the [...]
ISBDC / February 15, 2012
Failing For An Interesting Reason
Bill Gregory – While BB’ing (Blog Browsing) a while back, I came across the Huff Post, Small Business America. It is not for everyone, but worth a look to discover some ideas and approaches that may help get a small business started or to grow a small business into a larger and more productive one. [...]
Northwest ISBDC / February 3, 2012
Data Develops Starting Point To Track NWI Economy
Valparaiso, IN – Members of the Regional Council of Economic Advisors outlined nine key indicators during Northwest Indiana: Regional Economic Trends and Opportunities as they look to chart a direction for the region’s future. Data on such indicators as household earnings, private sector sales, per capita personal income, average wages and education have created a [...]
Northwest ISBDC / November 18, 2011
Gregory Named Interim Director At NW ISBDC
Crown Point, IN – Business advisor Bill Gregory is taking over leadership of the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center as interim director. Former Regional Director LeAnn McCrum has moved on to another opportunity as she pursues new challenges in her career. “I hope to continue to infuse the SBDC with the same level of [...]
Northwest ISBDC /
Save This Date
The HUsB Coordinators presents TOOLS FOR PROGRESS VI. The event is a Training and Outreach Matchmaking event. The event will be held at: UAW/RR TRAINING CENTER, 2601 Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46241 Attendees will receive: One-on-one meetings with Government Agencies, Small and Large Businesses Training/Education opportunities Valuable Networking Registration ends TODAY NOVEMBER 7. Please visit [...]
ISBDC / November 7, 2011
Living The Coffee Shop Dream
Tom Steiner – Do what you love and the money will follow. Nope, not really, don’t count on it, better think twice about that. For many, the romance of owning a business is what motivates their thoughts of being an entrepreneur. Like love is blind, the thought of owning a business and doing what you [...]
East Central ISBDC / October 11, 2011