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Writing a formal business plan is very important to starting a business. Some good business plan templates can be found here.
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From the spark of a fresh idea to the ribbon-cutting ceremony on your first day of business -- there are seemingly endless steps to get from point A to point B. FCEDC staff, along with our many partners in the field of entrepreneurial development, are ready to assist you in determining when the time is right to turn your idea into reality...and what you need to get there. FCEDC will be able to assist you in determining what is available to you as you move forward with your entrepreneurial venture. Contact us today at (920) 929-2928 or info@fcedc.com.
Connection Corner - Helping Your Business Move from Idea to Reality
Moving your business from idea to reality can be a confusing and overwhelming series of tasks, but the answers to your questions are closer than you think. Pull up a chair at the always-casual and perpetually helpful Connection Corner. At Connection Corner, you will find local (yes, we said local!) business people willing to share their wisdom with you...Fond du Lac County’s most recent budding entrepreneur. Whether their knowledge comes from the school of hard knocks or an ivy-covered institution, whether it be at 4 in the afternoon or 4 in the morning, what they have to say is likely to save you some time and make that road to success a little smoother. So sit back, relax, grab a cup of your favorite joe and learn from people who care about you and your idea.
The Myth About Grants
Looking for some grant money to assist you with your entrepreneurial endeavor? Unfortunately (and contrary to popular belief), there are very few grants available. The few grants that are available are generally focused on business plan assistance or workforce training. We’re not saying that there is absolutely no grant funding available. The grants that may be available tend to be very specialized and may not be a standard program that is available to everyone. Rather than spend your valuable time and money on the various (and sometimes fraudulent) opportunities advertised, we suggest you take a look at www.grants.gov for opportunities that may be available to you.
Television producers at ABC are looking for entreprenuers for a new show. Find out more here.
Entrepreneurial and Emerging Business Resource Guide (pdf)
A few of our valued partners in the field of entrepreneurial services (outside links)
Moraine Park Technical College
Small Business Development Center
