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Step 2: Attend SBDC Smart Start Your Business Workshop


Start-Up Kit

The SBDC Small Business Start-Up Kit covers: The Business Beginning, Getting Started Small Business Resource Manual, and the Business Self-Assessment Checklist.  
 
The Central Region SBDC Business Start-up Kit was developed with recognition that business start-up information in the State of Maryland is hard to come by in a concise and more complete package. The MD-SBDC/Central Region compiled this packet to help our SBDC clients and counselors in the business start-up process, making it more linear and efficient when researching for both Maryland’s requirement in the business start-up registration process and for the best resources for business planning. The packet's information or resources does not replace the need for a new business owner or entrepreneur to consult a professional such as the Maryland Lawyer Referral Service or an accountant when making decisions for their business type and activity.
 
The Business Beginning Section includes:
•         Maryland recognized business entities
•         Maryland’s business registration process
•         Types of certification programs
•         Business tips
•         How to research the Internet
•         Relevant government contact information
 
The Getting Started Self-Analysis Checklist includes:
•         Self-analysis
•         Finding your niche
•         Business idea feasibility
•         Market analysis worksheet
•         Planning your Business checklist
•         Finance info and worksheet
•         Supplementary Information
 
The Getting Started Section includes:
•         Balderige-Based guide to writing your business plan
•         Sample business plan
•         Resource guide for planners

There are three ways in which you can obtain a copy of our Small Business Start-Up Kit:  

1. Attend a Training Conference: 
Sign up and attend one of our Smart Start Your Business Workshop and receive your Small Business Start-Up Kit FREE! 
 
 
2. Walk-In:  
Visit the Central Region SBDC office location to obtain your copy of the Small Business Start-Up Kit. We are located at the Terrace Dale Office Complex at
7801 York Road Suite 160, Towson, MD 21252
for a fee of $20.  
 
 
3. Mail:  
$25 for materials and shipping costs. Please expect 2-4 weeks for delivery of your Kit by mail. Send Check or Money Order to: 

Maryland Small Business Development Center 
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252 


Make the Check or Money Order payable to Towson University.
**Don't forget to include your telephone number and return address when you order.