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The Lapeer Development Corporation, a satellite Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) office, provides small business training, one-on-one counseling and research to assist new ventures and existing small firms. Business services available through the center include: Business Counseling Experienced business consultants are available by appointment to discuss your business, assist you in developing or refining your business plan, marketing plan, financial management, strategies or anything else related to managing your concern. In addition, the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) volunteers are available to meet with you. These individuals are people who either owned their own business or were decision makers prior to retiring. They provide guidance and counsel to others who are building or growing enterprises. Business Plan Review Every successful business owner has a business plan. It may be held completely in the mind of the owner or owners, or it may be found scattered on notes, napkins or any number of notebooks or files somewhere or anywhere. But, the most effective business plans are those that are organized, written and utilized throughout the life of the business. Lapeer Development Corporation staff are available to review your business plan and provide suggestions, when appropriate, to improve the plan. if you are interested in this confidential service, please submit a copy of you plan along with a Request for Business Plan Review. Allow at least five working days to allow time for us to read and digest the plan. Once reviewed, we can arrange a time to meet or talk with you to provide comments and suggestions. Loan Preparation Assistance A business counselor can assist you as you prepare to apply for a loan. The following steps are recommended: Review the credit reports related to your business and those of anyone with 20 percent or more ownership in the business. Review these reports to determine if the information being reported is accurate. If any derogatory information is reported, take steps to correct or explain the information.
Marketing Plan Review Within every successful business plan is an effective marketing plan. It describes the market the business is competing in including size, demographics, competitive analysis, product, pricing, positioning, etc. It includes the strategy implemented to secure whatever share of the market the business owner is targeting as well as the tools that are needed to accomplish the goals. These can include trade shows, sales efforts, advertising, public relations, etc. LDC staff are available to review your marketing plan and provide suggestions, when appropriate, to improve the plan. If you are interested in this confidential service, please submit a copy of your plan along with a Request for Marketing Plan Review. Demographic Information Contact us so that we can determine what type of information you are looking for. Upon receiving your request, one of our consultants will give you a call. Site Selection Assistance See Available Properties. |
