Hosted by the Indy Chamber, The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC) is a cooperative program in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration designed to promote the creation and growth of businesses by women entrepreneurs by empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
Learn More
INBiz is the state of Indiana’s one-stop resource for registering and managing your business and ensuring it complies with state laws and regulations. They utilize state-of-the-art security features so you can feel safe about inputting your personal and business information into their system. From registering your business’s name to filing required paperwork, you need go no further than INBiz.
Visit INBiz
Hosted by the Indy Chamber, the Business Ownership Initiative allows entrepreneurs to apply for microloans ranging from $1,000 to $50,000+. To minimize barriers to successful entrepreneurship, these loans are available for start-ups or existing businesses, with no minimum credit score required and ITIN accepted in place of SSN (making this available to immigrant entrepreneurs).
Learn More
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is one of the best go-to resources for everything you need to know about starting a business. In fact, they created a start-up guide for entrepreneurs to see the basic steps required to plan and grow a business. Review the whole guide here, or check out the sections below:
ED2Go is a platform that Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) uses to easily provide access to business education. The site offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of the courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
Learn More
OpenCounter Indy is a simplified permitting, licensing and zoning for Indianapolis businesses. This easy-to-use website takes the often baffling process of opening a business and simplifies it. Enter your data once and OpenCounter Indy tells you exactly what you need to do to open the doors of your business, what forms you need to file, estimates of permitting and licensing costs and how long the process is going to take.
Get Started
The GoGlobal Grant Export Acceleration Program, presented by the Indy Chamber and JPMorgan Chase, provides up to $5,000 in matching grant funding to qualifying companies to support their export activities. Grants match and reimburse company expenses for future export activities. GoGlobal Grants can be used for export plan development and training, trade show attendance and industry conferences, trade missions and other support services related to exporting.
Learn More
Have a product that’s ready for the global market but don’t know where to start to get it to your customers? Register for the next installment of the Global Indy Export Bootcamp webinar series as we welcome Angella Castille, Partner at Faegre Baker Daniels as she shares her expertise on international and cross-border transactions.
View Webinar
If you’re an exporter or new to exporting, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the tax environment in the country where you plan to do business. Join us for our first Export Bootcamp webinar of the year as we welcome Tom Miller, Partner at BKD, LLP. He will share his expertise on corporate tax, specifically when it comes to exports.
View Webinar
The Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone may be a good resource to generate efficiency and savings for international business. Join us as we welcome Andrew Crecelius, Operations Manager of INZone to describe their offerings and navigate the international terrain.
View Webinar
Take a look at our Export Bootcamp webinar series as we feature Kevin Flynn of Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) and Andre van der Meer of AMIN EMEA to discuss global marketing and communications.
View Webinar
This first webinar event of the Export Bootcamp series focuses on exporting 101 from Mark Cooper of the US Department of Commerce in Indianapolis.
View Webinar
Hosted by the Indy Chamber, The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC) is a cooperative program in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration designed to promote the creation and growth of businesses by women entrepreneurs by empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
Learn More
This organizations inspires women and girls of all ages to pursue STEM related employment in Indiana by exposing them to experiences and career opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as provide the necessary financial support, mentoring, training and education.
Learn More
INBiz is the state of Indiana’s one-stop resource for registering and managing your business and ensuring it complies with state laws and regulations. They utilize state-of-the-art security features so you can feel safe about inputting your personal and business information into their system. From registering your business’s name to filing required paperwork, you need go no further than INBiz.
Visit INBiz
WomenIN is an effort that will empower aspiring women throughout the entire state of Indiana by providing resources and a network to increase the future growth of women entrepreneurs by creating a supportive ecosystem. WomenIN opens up resources typically reserved for Purdue Foundry clients to all women in the state.
Learn More
Studio B Creative Exchange is an Indy-based innovation space for women, creative and social entrepreneurs. They offer collaborative co-working or private workspace, event and proof-of-concept space along with programming to increase awareness, access to resources and business savvy for believers, creators and impact makers and those who support them.
Learn More
The Office of Minority & Women Business Development for the City of Indianapolis strives to enhance the City’s growth and economic stability through promotion of contracting and procurement opportunities for Minority-owned, Women-, Veteran-, and Disability-owned businesses.
Learn More
Grameen America empowers low-income women in Indianapolis with accessible microloans, peer support, financial training, savings accounts, and credit building services to support women entrepreneurs.
Learn More
Operated by King Park Development Corporation, The Build Fund is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides affordable loans to small businesses seeking to expand in or move to Marion County. It focuses on the core urban neighborhoods of Indianapolis.
Learn More
LISC provides capital to small businesses in disinvested neighborhoods so they can build facilities, expand their product lines, hire additional staff and replace aging equipment. LISC also offers loans to support a variety of real estate developments, including housing, retail projects, industrial projects, and community facilities such as charter schools, childcare facilities, cultural centers, and health care facilities.
Learn More
Hosted by the Indy Chamber, the Business Ownership Initiative allows entrepreneurs to apply for microloans ranging from $1,000 to $50,000+. To minimize barriers to successful entrepreneurship, these loans are available for start-ups or existing businesses, with no minimum credit score required and ITIN accepted in place of SSN (making this available to immigrant entrepreneurs).
Learn More
CIFI finances projects to build vibrant communities and resilient families. Find funds to grow your existing business. A loan requests can range from $25,000 to $250,000 and the proceeds can be used for a variety of needs from real estate acquisition, rehabilitation, equipment purchases, buying inventory, real estate improvements pertaining to energy efficiency and to cover the cost of keeping your operation running smoothly.
Learn More
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is one of the best go-to resources for everything you need to know about starting a business. In fact, they created a start-up guide for entrepreneurs to see the basic steps required to plan and grow a business. Review the whole guide here, or check out the sections below:
This guide via the SBA will teach you how to establish a basic payroll structure to help you hire employees. Then it will show you how to manage employees properly with a general understanding of state and federal labor laws.
See the Guide
When starting a new business, knowing how to work with banks can be an intimidating process. In this educational video with business banking expert Lisa Martin of Fifth Third Bank, you’ll learn: What banks expect from you as a customer; Why banks are an important partner in your success; and How to choose the right banker for you.
The Khan Academy is one of the best resources out there for entrepreneurs. The comprehensive site offers over 3,200 video tutorials on everything from Algebra to Valuation and Investing, Venture Capital and Capital Markets, and several Microeconomics courses to get entrepreneurs set up with the basics about understanding markets and finance.
Learn More
This guide via the SBA will give you an overview of marketing and sales. First, make a marketing plan to persuade consumers to buy your products or services, then decide how you’ll accept payment when it’s time to make a sale.
View the Guide
ED2Go is a platform that Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) uses to easily provide access to business education. The site offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of the courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
Learn More
The Kauffman Foundation, a global thought leader and activator in entrepreneurship, created an online portal of resources to help entrepreneurs grow their ideas. Explore content ranging from marketing to entrepreneurial life and more.
Learn More
Post internships and connect with students and partner colleges and universities in order to find qualified interns. Indiana INTERNnet also works with the EARN Indiana program in order to reward employers with approved internship programs.
Visit Indiana INTERNnet
Accounting for revenue and expenses can help keep your business running smoothly. Use this guide to help make sure you maintain proper bookkeeping and have a basic knowledge of business finances.
View the Guide
For those looking for in-depth lessons, Stanford University offers hour-long interviews with leading entrepreneurs on its E-Corner website. This website has more than 2,000 free videos and podcasts ranging from practical topics to more obscure and thought-provoking content.
Learn More
Growing women leaders requires the support of other professionals. Pass the Torch for Women creates a community that guides women as they navigate their career pathways by providing mentoring and networking opportunities.
Learn More
Your business will need to meet its federal, state, and local tax obligations to stay in good legal standing. Your business structure and location will influence which taxes your business has to pay.
Explore the Guide
Utilize The Indianapolis Public Library. The resources found on their site cover a broad overview of business topics including: small business, business plans & proposals, non-profits, management, directories, investments, jobs, careers, and company information with links to organizations and schools and local chambers of commerce.
VIsit The Indianapolis Public Library
For those looking for a quick tutorial, Harvard Business Review offers its weekly audio podcast series, HBR IdeaCast. Browse interviews with experts and industry leaders, on topics ranging from group decision making to leadership and growth strategies.
Learn More
At MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW), you can download and view free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT courses, essentially getting an MIT education, anywhere.
Learn More
One of the key requirements for most new businesses (or businesses that are restructuring) is obtaining an Employer Identification Number, or EIN, from the IRS. Read this blog from the SBA on what you need to know about EINs and how to go about getting one for your business.
Read More
It costs money to start a business. Funding your business is one of the first — and most important — financial choices most business owners make. How you choose to fund your business could affect how you structure and run your business.
Learn More
If you’re interested in making the move into the construction, now is the time. Read this blog from the SBA about the eight considerations and resources that can help you get started.
Read More
How much money will it take to start your small business? Calculate the startup costs for your small business so you can request funding, attract investors, and estimate when you’ll turn a profit.
Learn More
Do you operate a single “owner” or member limited liability company (LLC)? Thinking of forming a multi-member LLC? Either way, you’re likely to have questions about how your business is, or will be, taxed.
In this blog by the SBA, learn what you need to know.
Read More
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of America’s more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the market.
As a dues-based organization with far-reaching clout and impact, we are a one-stop resource to propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres worldwide.
More Info
Export goods to increase your profits, reduce market dependence, and stabilize seasonal sales. Read this guide to learn more about the benefits and how to get started.
Learn More
DreamBuilder introduces participants to all areas of business ownership through a carefully crafted and engaging curriculum, featured in English and Spanish. At the conclusion of the program, women leave with a business plan to start their own business or develop an existing one.
Visit DreamBuilder
A business plan is a formal statement of business goals, reasons they are attainable, and plans for reaching them. It may also contain background information about the organization or team attempting to reach those goals. This template allows an entrepreneur to create a structured Business Plan overview.
Get the Template
Download this financial projections Excel template to calculate your startup expenses, payroll costs, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, break-even analysis, financial ratios, cost of goods sold, amortization and depreciation for your small business.
Get the Template
OpenCounter Indy is a simplified permitting, licensing and zoning for Indianapolis businesses. This easy-to-use website takes the often baffling process of opening a business and simplifies it. Enter your data once and OpenCounter Indy tells you exactly what you need to do to open the doors of your business, what forms you need to file, estimates of permitting and licensing costs and how long the process is going to take.
Get Started
The GoGlobal Grant Export Acceleration Program, presented by the Indy Chamber and JPMorgan Chase, provides up to $5,000 in matching grant funding to qualifying companies to support their export activities. Grants match and reimburse company expenses for future export activities. GoGlobal Grants can be used for export plan development and training, trade show attendance and industry conferences, trade missions and other support services related to exporting.
Learn More
INBiz is the state of Indiana’s one-stop resource for registering and managing your business and ensuring it complies with state laws and regulations. They utilize state-of-the-art security features so you can feel safe about inputting your personal and business information into their system. From registering your business’s name to filing required paperwork, you need go no further than INBiz.
Visit INBiz
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is one of the best go-to resources for everything you need to know about starting a business. In fact, they created a start-up guide for entrepreneurs to see the basic steps required to plan and grow a business. Review the whole guide here, or check out the sections below:
This guide via the SBA will give you an overview of marketing and sales. First, make a marketing plan to persuade consumers to buy your products or services, then decide how you’ll accept payment when it’s time to make a sale.
View the Guide
Utilize The Indianapolis Public Library. The resources found on their site cover a broad overview of business topics including: small business, business plans & proposals, non-profits, management, directories, investments, jobs, careers, and company information with links to organizations and schools and local chambers of commerce.
VIsit The Indianapolis Public Library
One of the key requirements for most new businesses (or businesses that are restructuring) is obtaining an Employer Identification Number, or EIN, from the IRS. Read this blog from the SBA on what you need to know about EINs and how to go about getting one for your business.
Read More
If you’re interested in making the move into the construction, now is the time. Read this blog from the SBA about the eight considerations and resources that can help you get started.
Read More
Do you operate a single “owner” or member limited liability company (LLC)? Thinking of forming a multi-member LLC? Either way, you’re likely to have questions about how your business is, or will be, taxed.
In this blog by the SBA, learn what you need to know.
Read More
DreamBuilder introduces participants to all areas of business ownership through a carefully crafted and engaging curriculum, featured in English and Spanish. At the conclusion of the program, women leave with a business plan to start their own business or develop an existing one.
Visit DreamBuilder
A business plan is a formal statement of business goals, reasons they are attainable, and plans for reaching them. It may also contain background information about the organization or team attempting to reach those goals. This template allows an entrepreneur to create a structured Business Plan overview.
Get the Template
Hosted by the Indy Chamber, The Central Indiana Women’s Business Center (CIWBC) is a cooperative program in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration designed to promote the creation and growth of businesses by women entrepreneurs by empowering them towards successful entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
Learn More
This organizations inspires women and girls of all ages to pursue STEM related employment in Indiana by exposing them to experiences and career opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as provide the necessary financial support, mentoring, training and education.
Learn More
WomenIN is an effort that will empower aspiring women throughout the entire state of Indiana by providing resources and a network to increase the future growth of women entrepreneurs by creating a supportive ecosystem. WomenIN opens up resources typically reserved for Purdue Foundry clients to all women in the state.
Learn More
Studio B Creative Exchange is an Indy-based innovation space for women, creative and social entrepreneurs. They offer collaborative co-working or private workspace, event and proof-of-concept space along with programming to increase awareness, access to resources and business savvy for believers, creators and impact makers and those who support them.
Learn More
The Office of Minority & Women Business Development for the City of Indianapolis strives to enhance the City’s growth and economic stability through promotion of contracting and procurement opportunities for Minority-owned, Women-, Veteran-, and Disability-owned businesses.
Learn More
Grameen America empowers low-income women in Indianapolis with accessible microloans, peer support, financial training, savings accounts, and credit building services to support women entrepreneurs.
Learn More
Growing women leaders requires the support of other professionals. Pass the Torch for Women creates a community that guides women as they navigate their career pathways by providing mentoring and networking opportunities.
Learn More
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of America’s more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the market.
As a dues-based organization with far-reaching clout and impact, we are a one-stop resource to propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres worldwide.
More Info
DreamBuilder introduces participants to all areas of business ownership through a carefully crafted and engaging curriculum, featured in English and Spanish. At the conclusion of the program, women leave with a business plan to start their own business or develop an existing one.
Visit DreamBuilder
If you’re an exporter or new to exporting, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the tax environment in the country where you plan to do business. Join us for our first Export Bootcamp webinar of the year as we welcome Tom Miller, Partner at BKD, LLP. He will share his expertise on corporate tax, specifically when it comes to exports.
View Webinar
Grameen America empowers low-income women in Indianapolis with accessible microloans, peer support, financial training, savings accounts, and credit building services to support women entrepreneurs.
Learn More
Operated by King Park Development Corporation, The Build Fund is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides affordable loans to small businesses seeking to expand in or move to Marion County. It focuses on the core urban neighborhoods of Indianapolis.
Learn More
LISC provides capital to small businesses in disinvested neighborhoods so they can build facilities, expand their product lines, hire additional staff and replace aging equipment. LISC also offers loans to support a variety of real estate developments, including housing, retail projects, industrial projects, and community facilities such as charter schools, childcare facilities, cultural centers, and health care facilities.
Learn More
Hosted by the Indy Chamber, the Business Ownership Initiative allows entrepreneurs to apply for microloans ranging from $1,000 to $50,000+. To minimize barriers to successful entrepreneurship, these loans are available for start-ups or existing businesses, with no minimum credit score required and ITIN accepted in place of SSN (making this available to immigrant entrepreneurs).
Learn More
CIFI finances projects to build vibrant communities and resilient families. Find funds to grow your existing business. A loan requests can range from $25,000 to $250,000 and the proceeds can be used for a variety of needs from real estate acquisition, rehabilitation, equipment purchases, buying inventory, real estate improvements pertaining to energy efficiency and to cover the cost of keeping your operation running smoothly.
Learn More
When starting a new business, knowing how to work with banks can be an intimidating process. In this educational video with business banking expert Lisa Martin of Fifth Third Bank, you’ll learn: What banks expect from you as a customer; Why banks are an important partner in your success; and How to choose the right banker for you.
Accounting for revenue and expenses can help keep your business running smoothly. Use this guide to help make sure you maintain proper bookkeeping and have a basic knowledge of business finances.
View the Guide
It costs money to start a business. Funding your business is one of the first — and most important — financial choices most business owners make. How you choose to fund your business could affect how you structure and run your business.
Learn More
How much money will it take to start your small business? Calculate the startup costs for your small business so you can request funding, attract investors, and estimate when you’ll turn a profit.
Learn More
Do you operate a single “owner” or member limited liability company (LLC)? Thinking of forming a multi-member LLC? Either way, you’re likely to have questions about how your business is, or will be, taxed.
In this blog by the SBA, learn what you need to know.
Read More
Download this financial projections Excel template to calculate your startup expenses, payroll costs, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, break-even analysis, financial ratios, cost of goods sold, amortization and depreciation for your small business.
Get the Template
This guide via the SBA will teach you how to establish a basic payroll structure to help you hire employees. Then it will show you how to manage employees properly with a general understanding of state and federal labor laws.
See the Guide
Post internships and connect with students and partner colleges and universities in order to find qualified interns. Indiana INTERNnet also works with the EARN Indiana program in order to reward employers with approved internship programs.
Visit Indiana INTERNnet
Have a product that’s ready for the global market but don’t know where to start to get it to your customers? Register for the next installment of the Global Indy Export Bootcamp webinar series as we welcome Angella Castille, Partner at Faegre Baker Daniels as she shares her expertise on international and cross-border transactions.
View Webinar
If you’re an exporter or new to exporting, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the tax environment in the country where you plan to do business. Join us for our first Export Bootcamp webinar of the year as we welcome Tom Miller, Partner at BKD, LLP. He will share his expertise on corporate tax, specifically when it comes to exports.
View Webinar
The Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone may be a good resource to generate efficiency and savings for international business. Join us as we welcome Andrew Crecelius, Operations Manager of INZone to describe their offerings and navigate the international terrain.
View Webinar
Take a look at our Export Bootcamp webinar series as we feature Kevin Flynn of Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) and Andre van der Meer of AMIN EMEA to discuss global marketing and communications.
View Webinar
This first webinar event of the Export Bootcamp series focuses on exporting 101 from Mark Cooper of the US Department of Commerce in Indianapolis.
View Webinar
Export goods to increase your profits, reduce market dependence, and stabilize seasonal sales. Read this guide to learn more about the benefits and how to get started.
Learn More
The GoGlobal Grant Export Acceleration Program, presented by the Indy Chamber and JPMorgan Chase, provides up to $5,000 in matching grant funding to qualifying companies to support their export activities. Grants match and reimburse company expenses for future export activities. GoGlobal Grants can be used for export plan development and training, trade show attendance and industry conferences, trade missions and other support services related to exporting.
Learn More
If you’re an exporter or new to exporting, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the tax environment in the country where you plan to do business. Join us for our first Export Bootcamp webinar of the year as we welcome Tom Miller, Partner at BKD, LLP. He will share his expertise on corporate tax, specifically when it comes to exports.
View Webinar
Your business will need to meet its federal, state, and local tax obligations to stay in good legal standing. Your business structure and location will influence which taxes your business has to pay.
Explore the Guide
Do you operate a single “owner” or member limited liability company (LLC)? Thinking of forming a multi-member LLC? Either way, you’re likely to have questions about how your business is, or will be, taxed.
In this blog by the SBA, learn what you need to know.
Read More
Have a product that’s ready for the global market but don’t know where to start to get it to your customers? Register for the next installment of the Global Indy Export Bootcamp webinar series as we welcome Angella Castille, Partner at Faegre Baker Daniels as she shares her expertise on international and cross-border transactions.
View Webinar
If you’re an exporter or new to exporting, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the tax environment in the country where you plan to do business. Join us for our first Export Bootcamp webinar of the year as we welcome Tom Miller, Partner at BKD, LLP. He will share his expertise on corporate tax, specifically when it comes to exports.
View Webinar
Take a look at our Export Bootcamp webinar series as we feature Kevin Flynn of Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) and Andre van der Meer of AMIN EMEA to discuss global marketing and communications.
View Webinar
This first webinar event of the Export Bootcamp series focuses on exporting 101 from Mark Cooper of the US Department of Commerce in Indianapolis.
View Webinar
This guide via the SBA will give you an overview of marketing and sales. First, make a marketing plan to persuade consumers to buy your products or services, then decide how you’ll accept payment when it’s time to make a sale.
View the Guide
Have a product that’s ready for the global market but don’t know where to start to get it to your customers? Register for the next installment of the Global Indy Export Bootcamp webinar series as we welcome Angella Castille, Partner at Faegre Baker Daniels as she shares her expertise on international and cross-border transactions.
View Webinar
If you’re an exporter or new to exporting, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the tax environment in the country where you plan to do business. Join us for our first Export Bootcamp webinar of the year as we welcome Tom Miller, Partner at BKD, LLP. He will share his expertise on corporate tax, specifically when it comes to exports.
View Webinar
The Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone may be a good resource to generate efficiency and savings for international business. Join us as we welcome Andrew Crecelius, Operations Manager of INZone to describe their offerings and navigate the international terrain.
View Webinar
Take a look at our Export Bootcamp webinar series as we feature Kevin Flynn of Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) and Andre van der Meer of AMIN EMEA to discuss global marketing and communications.
View Webinar
This first webinar event of the Export Bootcamp series focuses on exporting 101 from Mark Cooper of the US Department of Commerce in Indianapolis.
View Webinar
The Khan Academy is one of the best resources out there for entrepreneurs. The comprehensive site offers over 3,200 video tutorials on everything from Algebra to Valuation and Investing, Venture Capital and Capital Markets, and several Microeconomics courses to get entrepreneurs set up with the basics about understanding markets and finance.
Learn More
ED2Go is a platform that Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) uses to easily provide access to business education. The site offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of the courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
Learn More
The Kauffman Foundation, a global thought leader and activator in entrepreneurship, created an online portal of resources to help entrepreneurs grow their ideas. Explore content ranging from marketing to entrepreneurial life and more.
Learn More
For those looking for in-depth lessons, Stanford University offers hour-long interviews with leading entrepreneurs on its E-Corner website. This website has more than 2,000 free videos and podcasts ranging from practical topics to more obscure and thought-provoking content.
Learn More
For those looking for a quick tutorial, Harvard Business Review offers its weekly audio podcast series, HBR IdeaCast. Browse interviews with experts and industry leaders, on topics ranging from group decision making to leadership and growth strategies.
Learn More
At MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW), you can download and view free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT courses, essentially getting an MIT education, anywhere.
Learn More
DreamBuilder introduces participants to all areas of business ownership through a carefully crafted and engaging curriculum, featured in English and Spanish. At the conclusion of the program, women leave with a business plan to start their own business or develop an existing one.
Visit DreamBuilder
INBiz is the state of Indiana’s one-stop resource for registering and managing your business and ensuring it complies with state laws and regulations. They utilize state-of-the-art security features so you can feel safe about inputting your personal and business information into their system. From registering your business’s name to filing required paperwork, you need go no further than INBiz.
Visit INBiz
OpenCounter Indy is a simplified permitting, licensing and zoning for Indianapolis businesses. This easy-to-use website takes the often baffling process of opening a business and simplifies it. Enter your data once and OpenCounter Indy tells you exactly what you need to do to open the doors of your business, what forms you need to file, estimates of permitting and licensing costs and how long the process is going to take.
Get Started
A business plan is a formal statement of business goals, reasons they are attainable, and plans for reaching them. It may also contain background information about the organization or team attempting to reach those goals. This template allows an entrepreneur to create a structured Business Plan overview.
Get the Template
Download this financial projections Excel template to calculate your startup expenses, payroll costs, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, break-even analysis, financial ratios, cost of goods sold, amortization and depreciation for your small business.
Get the Template
Have a product that’s ready for the global market but don’t know where to start to get it to your customers? Register for the next installment of the Global Indy Export Bootcamp webinar series as we welcome Angella Castille, Partner at Faegre Baker Daniels as she shares her expertise on international and cross-border transactions.
View Webinar
If you’re an exporter or new to exporting, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the tax environment in the country where you plan to do business. Join us for our first Export Bootcamp webinar of the year as we welcome Tom Miller, Partner at BKD, LLP. He will share his expertise on corporate tax, specifically when it comes to exports.
View Webinar
The Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone may be a good resource to generate efficiency and savings for international business. Join us as we welcome Andrew Crecelius, Operations Manager of INZone to describe their offerings and navigate the international terrain.
View Webinar
Take a look at our Export Bootcamp webinar series as we feature Kevin Flynn of Caldwell VanRiper (CVR) and Andre van der Meer of AMIN EMEA to discuss global marketing and communications.
View Webinar
This first webinar event of the Export Bootcamp series focuses on exporting 101 from Mark Cooper of the US Department of Commerce in Indianapolis.
View Webinar
When starting a new business, knowing how to work with banks can be an intimidating process. In this educational video with business banking expert Lisa Martin of Fifth Third Bank, you’ll learn: What banks expect from you as a customer; Why banks are an important partner in your success; and How to choose the right banker for you.