Illinois Small Business Development Center

Address

1501 W Bradley Ave
Bradley University
Peoria, IL 61625

(309) 677-2992

www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/fcba/centers/turner/developmentcenter/

AKA:

Turner Center For Entrepreneurship

Description:

For 30 years, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship has provided business counseling and support to entrepreneurs and existing businesses.
We've done this by providing businesses with the resources needed to solve business-related problems and take advantage of new opportunities. In 2014 alone, we have assisted over 257 companies obtain loans and invest equity in excess of $3 million to start or expand their businesses, which have created or retained more than 152 jobs.

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University provides free business counseling and low-cost training programs for existing and startup businesses in Central Illinois.

Hours:

Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Intake Process:

Please call or email.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Anyone in need of services.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 8, 2018

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1501 W Bradley Ave
Bradley University
Peoria, IL 61625

Contacts

SBDC Email

Primary Contact

illinoissbdc@bradley.edu

Phone Numbers

Main Line

(309) 677-2992

Special Notes/Funding

Business Assistance Centers.

Description

Startup Businesses: -Guidance through business startup steps, including license/permit issues, choosing legal structure, name registration, startup financing, and sales/income tax responsibilities. -Training on how to write a Business Plan, with an emphasis on bank expectations. -Critique and suggestions on Business Plan content, financial projections and marketing plans. -Analysis of feasibility of new business ideas. -Provide low cost marketing ideas. -Referrals to area professional services providers and lending institutions. Existing Businesses: -Complete analysis of past financial performance and comparison to industry benchmarks. -Diagnosis of cash flow problems and recommended solutions. -Assistance with preparation of Business Plans and financial projections. -Marketing ideas, eBusiness strategies, and general business advice. -Facilitation of company strategic/growth planning process. -Free consulting projects by teams of senior-level Bradley business students. Financing: -Information on federal, state and local loan programs for new and existing businesses. -Guidance through the bank financing process and contact information for local lenders. -Advice on structuring company debt and equity. -Referral to angel investment groups and venture capital firms. Education: -Free "How To Start A Business" workshops every month. -Half day and full day seminars on marketing, HR, finance, taxes, and regulatory compliance.

Availability

Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hours

Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Required Documents

Please call.

Eligibility

Anyone in need of services.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please call.

Languages

English

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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    Special Notes/Funding

    Business Consulting Services.

    Description

    Startup Businesses: -Guidance through business startup steps, including license/permit issues, choosing legal structure, name registration, startup financing, and sales/income tax responsibilities. -Training on how to write a Business Plan, with an emphasis on bank expectations. -Critique and suggestions on Business Plan content, financial projections and marketing plans. -Analysis of feasibility of new business ideas. -Provide low cost marketing ideas. -Referrals to area professional services providers and lending institutions. Existing Businesses: -Complete analysis of past financial performance and comparison to industry benchmarks. -Diagnosis of cash flow problems and recommended solutions. -Assistance with preparation of Business Plans and financial projections. -Marketing ideas, eBusiness strategies, and general business advice. -Facilitation of company strategic/growth planning process. -Free consulting projects by teams of senior-level Bradley business students. Financing: -Information on federal, state and local loan programs for new and existing businesses. -Guidance through the bank financing process and contact information for local lenders. -Advice on structuring company debt and equity. -Referral to angel investment groups and venture capital firms. Education: -Free "How To Start A Business" workshops every month. -Half day and full day seminars on marketing, HR, finance, taxes, and regulatory compliance.

    Availability

    Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Hours

    Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Required Documents

    Please call.

    Eligibility

    Anyone in need of services.

    Fees

    None

    Intake Procedure

    Please call.

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    No boundaries.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TB-0900.0650-060) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Special Notes/Funding

      Business Writing Instruction.

      Description

      Startup Businesses: -Guidance through business startup steps, including license/permit issues, choosing legal structure, name registration, startup financing, and sales/income tax responsibilities. -Training on how to write a Business Plan, with an emphasis on bank expectations. -Critique and suggestions on Business Plan content, financial projections and marketing plans. -Analysis of feasibility of new business ideas. -Provide low cost marketing ideas. -Referrals to area professional services providers and lending institutions. Existing Businesses: -Complete analysis of past financial performance and comparison to industry benchmarks. -Diagnosis of cash flow problems and recommended solutions. -Assistance with preparation of Business Plans and financial projections. -Marketing ideas, eBusiness strategies, and general business advice. -Facilitation of company strategic/growth planning process. -Free consulting projects by teams of senior-level Bradley business students. Financing: -Information on federal, state and local loan programs for new and existing businesses. -Guidance through the bank financing process and contact information for local lenders. -Advice on structuring company debt and equity. -Referral to angel investment groups and venture capital firms. Education: -Free "How To Start A Business" workshops every month. -Half day and full day seminars on marketing, HR, finance, taxes, and regulatory compliance.

      Availability

      Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

      Hours

      Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

      Required Documents

      Please call.

      Eligibility

      Anyone in need of services.

      Fees

      None

      Intake Procedure

      Please call.

      Languages

      English

      Service Area

      No boundaries.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Illinois
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PL-7400.9500-100) and related services within the Service Tree.

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