Welcome to the Small Business Information Center

Small Success Story

Click here to watch a video showcasing a Small Business Success story about Wyre Naturals, a local company that makes beautiful, handmade soaps.

Top 10 List

Top 10 Reasons to Start a Business in a Recession

 

By: Brad Sugars

 

  1. Everything is cheaper.
  2. You can hire more and better qualified people.
  3. People are looking to change suppliers.
  4. Ownership equals tax incentives.
  5. Family and friends don't want to (or can't) invest more money into the stock or real estate markets.
  6. Suppliers are giving better credit. 
  7. You can get good PR by showing you are going against the trend. 
  8. You can buy everything you need at auction. 
  9. You can find great "low money" or "no money" down deals. 
  10. You've lost your job and you have to do something!

 

Free Online Courses:

Are you thinking of starting your own business and want to learn all you can about being your own boss? Try taking some free online courses from the websites below.  Topics include writing a business plan, accounting, tax preparation, preparing a loan package, and many more.