Join Our Entrepreneur Resource Network

You know that SAMPLE is home to a wealth of programs and organizations that support community and economic development, however, these resources are not always well known.  As part of our mission to connect crucial resources together, we have partnered with SourceLink to identify and make SAMPLE resources more visible.

Please complete the following online form to share with us what resources and services you provide to area entrepreneurs. For feedback, questions, or more information about this effort, please contact CONTACT NAME at [email protected] or ###-###-####. Technical issues with the form should be directed to [email protected].

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Overview

Some organizations support all types of entrepreneurs and business owners, others specialize in serving only specific sub-groups. In each category below, please check the types of clients which you provide direct technical services for. Please mark all that apply, see below for an example.

Example
Support Specialize Description
Your organization provides this option
Your organization specializes in providing this option
Your organization does not provide this option

Underserved Communities

Does your organization SPECIALIZE in serving underserved businesses:

Support Specialize Underserved Communities
African American
Asian
Hispanic
Immigrant
LGBTQ
Native American
Other
Veteran
Woman

Business Type

Select the types of business your organization serves.

Support Specialize Business Type
Innovation-ledTech or high growth
Main StreetBrick-and-mortar
MicroenterpriseSmall or online businesses
Second StageEstablished businesses poised for growth


Business Stage

Select the stages of business your organization serves.

Support Specialize Business Stage
Inception / IdeaThinking about starting a business
Proof of Concept / Prototype / Market IntroIn the mix of starting a business
RolloutGone through all of the start-up aspects
Growth / ExpansionAnnual revenues are over $1 million


Industry

Select the industries your organization serves.

Support Specialize Industry
AgricultureAgriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting
ArtsIndependent artists, writers, performers, arts and sports events
Bioscience Services & ManufacturingPharmaceuticals, medical supply, chemical and oil manufacturing, scientific and technology services, computer repair
ConstructionConstruction
EducationHigher education, elementary, private schools, tutoring
Energy & UtilitiesEnergry, utilities
Finance & InsuranceFinance, financial planning, banks, insurance
Health & ChildcareHospitals, clinics, senior and child care
High Tech Services & ManufacturingManufacturing of service industry machinery, computers, communications and AV equipment, semiconductors, control instruments, optical and aerospace products; architecture, engineering and computer design services
Information TechnologySoftware, telecommunications, IP and Web, securities
ManagementManagement of companies and enterprises
ManufacturingManufacturing (not including bioscience and high tech manufacturing)
MiningMining
Not for profitNonprofit, charitable organizations
Other ServicesAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (janitorial, landscaping, office administration, telemarketing, security, travel agency, collections, repossessions)
Personal ServicesRepairs, personal services, hair and nail salons, pet care, dry cleaning, personal event planning
Professional ServicesProfessional Services (not scientific or technical) Lawyers, accountants, communications, marketing, design, photography, human resources, veterinary
Real EstateReal estate sales, rentals and leasing
Restaurant & HotelRestaurants, hotels, inns, accommodations, food services
RetailRetail trade, Internet sales
TourismTourism and recreation
Transportation & WarehousingTransportation, trucking, warehousing
WholesaleWholesale trade, distributors

ShopLocal-Products or Services

What does your business sell?

Support Specialize ShopLocal-Products or Services
Products
Services

ShopLocal-Primary Customers

Who are your primary customers?

Support Specialize ShopLocal-Primary Customers
Me/Individual people
Business/Commercial needs

ShopLocal-In-store or Online

How can your customers buy your products/services?

Support Specialize ShopLocal-In-store or Online
In a store
Online

ShopLocal-Product Category

How do you classify your products/services?

Support Specialize ShopLocal-Product Category
Apparel & Accessories
Health & Self-Care
Food & Drink
Home, Office & Auto
Everyday Finds
Gifts, Specialty & Entertainment
Arts & Creative
Financial & Legal Services
Marketing & Sales
Construction
Electronics & IT
Manufacturing

ShopLocal-Ownership

Is your business at least 51% owned by someone who identifies as:

Support Specialize ShopLocal-Ownership
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Immigrant
LGBTQ
Native American
Veteran
Woman
Youth

Services You Offer

This section will match prospective clients with the services you offer. The services indicated will determine what assistance clients are contacting your organization for assistance with. Please use the list below and indicate ONLY those services that you directly provide, as opposed to services for which you would know where to refer the client. This will save entrepreneurs time and your organizations frustration. Please indicate a specialty area if one applies.

Business Planning

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
Demographic/Census Data
Feasibility Studies
Forming a Business
Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
Market Plan Development
Market Research

Buying or Selling a Business

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Buying or Selling a Franchise
Purchasing an Existing Business
Valuation

Economic and Site Development

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Economic Forecast
Environmental Compliance
Lease Review
Revitalization
Site Location Assistance
Tax Credits
Watershed Planning

Financial Resources and Assistance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Angel Investment Providers
Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
Financial Assistance for International Trade Shows
Insurance Requirements
Loan Providers
Obtaining Debt Funding
Obtaining Equity Funding
Obtaining Government Funding
Real Estate Finance
Tax Credits
Technology Grants
Venture Capital Equity Providers

Human Resources

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
Retention
Workforce Incentives

Import and Export Assistance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
Import/Export Certification and Licensing
Locating Foreign Distributors
Networking/Exploring Exporting
Trade Education and Training

Internship Programs and Student Services

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Internship Program
Student Marketing Projects
Student Research Projects
Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Legal Services

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Contract Review
Environmental Compliance
Forming a Business
Lease Review
Patent Seminars
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information

Libraries and Research Organizations

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Business Research Resources
Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Human Resources
Insurance Requirements
Leadership/Professional Development
Recruiting Assistance

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Commercialization
Hazardous Waste Generation Avoidance Training
Health and Safety Training
High Tech Development
Industrial Technology Research
Life Sciences Development
Manufacturing Development
Pollution Prevention
Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)
Science/Bioscience Seminars
Technology Transfer
Wet Lab Incubator

Marketing/Sales

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Advertising/Brochure Design
Award Recognition
Call Center Services
Competitive Analysis
Demographics/Census Data
E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
Feasibility Studies
Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
Market Plan Development and Training
Market Research
Student Marketing Projects
Website Development

Mentoring

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Formal Mentoring Programs
One-on-One Counseling
Peer Mentoring

Networking Organizations

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Demographically Based
Geographically Based
Home Based
Industry Specific
International Trade
Small Business/General

Nonprofit Development

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Accounting
Board Development
Funds Development
Human Resources
Organizational Audits
Strategic Planning
Technical Services

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Accelerator
Commercial Kitchen Facilities
Conference/Meeting and Event Space
Coworking space
Incubator Space
Lease Review
Maker Space
Office Equipment and Furniture
Office Space
Retail Space
Site Location
Wet Lab Incubator

Operations and Logistics

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Freight and Distribution
Hazardous Waste Generation Avoidance Training
Health and Safety Training
Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers
Pollution Prevention
Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)

Product Development

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Patent Information
Product Assembly and Packaging
Product Design and Development
Prototype Development

Public Policy and Government Relations

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
African-American Business
Business Issues Related to a Specific City
Hispanic Business
Kansas Business Issues
LGBT Business Issues
Missouri Business Issues
Native-American Business
Small Business Policy
Women's Business Issues

Regulatory Compliance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Bonding
Codes
Environmental Compliance
Government Requirements
Insurance Requirements
International Regulatory Compliance
Patent Information
Registration, Licenses and Permits
Trademark and Copyright Information

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Bid Matching and Preparation
Government and Military Specifications
HUBZone Certification
Obtaining Certification
Obtaining Corporate Contracts
Obtaining Government Contracts
Price History
Registration Assistance
Selling to Foreign Governments and Businesses
Subcontracting Opportunities

Starting a Business

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Business Research Resources
Feasibility Studies
Forming a Business
Home-Based Business Training
Registration, Licenses and Permits
Site Location
Startup Business Counseling
Startup Classes

Tax Services

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
State and Federal Tax Training
State Tax Credit Information
Tax Credits
Tax Preparation Assistance
Tax Registration

Technical Assistance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
Commercialization
Industrial Technology Research
Pollution Prevention
Technology Transfer
Website Development

Training

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
Business Management Training
Business Plan Training and Assistance
E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
Hazardous Waste Generation Avoidance Training
Health and Safety Training
Home-Based Business Training
Human Resources Training
International Trade Training
Marketing Plan Training
Startup Classes
Trade Education and Training