On average, our clients start a business every week.
We will help you launch your new business with a combination of training and individual, confidential advising.
Complete our intake process.
Each business launch is different, and we want to personalize the process for you.
We would like to learn a little bit about your plans before our first meeting. The
information that you provide during this advising intake process will help us determine
your next best steps, so please help yourself by providing accurate and complete information.
The process normally takes 5-10 minutes. After you complete the intake process, our
staff will contact you.
Your advisor will connect with you by Zoom, telephone, and internet to step you through the startup process. You will learn about licenses and permits, business legal structure, financing your business, loan applications, marketing, and any topics specific to your business needs in individual sessions with your advisor.
Register for no-cost webinars for startups.
Learn from no-cost webinars to get off to the right start and to fast forward your
startup process. See our current webinar offerings on the training registration page.
Rotating training includes these topics:
Startup and Start Right
This webinar will cover the 10 steps to take to start your business. Learn about licenses
and permits, federal and state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing and
other essentials.
Hobby to Hustle
Turn your hobby into revenue. This workshop will outline how to create a low-investment
business to diversify your income and bring in some side cash.
Don't Be Afraid to Start
Starting a business can be scary! This workshop will help you get past your fears
and get started.
How to Start an Online Business
This eCommerce crash course outlines the website building platforms that can help
you start an online business.
Moving Forward with Ecommerce
After you establish your business online, take your sales to the next level. This
webinar will show you how to connect your online business to your marketing efforts
and capture more sales.
What You Need to Know About SEO
Your website is online, but does anyone notice? Shift your website from invisible
to visible with search engine optimization tips and a SEO checklist.
State Tax Workshops
Carl York from the Kansas Department of Revenue will help you with the basics that
you need to start a business in Kansas. His State Tax Webinar and State Tax Webinar
for Contractors receive rave reviews from workshop participants!
Check your credit report and credit score.
Lenders use credit scores to help determine your qualification for a loan. Know where
you stand! Providing us with this information will help us suggest your best financing
options.
Most lenders base their decisions on FICO scores. You can purchase your FICO score
for $20 from . Before you pay, check with your bank, credit card companies, and financial services
companies to find out if they offer free FICO scores to their customers.
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Need more information about your credit? Order your free credit report at or by calling 1-877-322-8228.
Questions? Need help? Call us at 316-978-3193 or email ksbdc@wichita.edu. We look forward to working with you!
The Kansas Small Business Development Center at 萝莉社is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.