Community Futures is your first stop for business planning. If you are thinking about starting a business, talk to us first. With our knowledge of local business and the local market, we can provide insight into your start-up process.
Business Support
We provide advice on business plans, financing, market research, expansion strategies, and more. If you’re a small business, we’re here to help you make good business decisions. We work with all small businesses, whether you are looking to borrow money from Community Futures, to borrow from another lender, or perhaps you just need advice, we are a great place to bring your business questions – and many of our services are free.
Business Plans
Successful businesses owners know where the business is going and how it is going to get there. Business Plans demonstrate you understand your business and provide an in-depth look at the business based on realistic goals and strategies. We work with you to develop a clear vision for your business and to document your business vision into a first-class Business Plan.
Cash Flow Statements
We work with you to develop a projected cash flow statement to help you understand how money flows in and out of your business.
Market Research
Do you know your customer, your market, your channels and your segments? We will work with you to build an understanding of your competitors, what differentiates you from the competition and what motivates your customers to buy.
Registering Business Name and Number
If you are starting a business let us help you make your way through government regulations and requirements. We make sense of the business registration processes and provide registration services on your behalf.
Business Start-up
Community Futures is in the business of supporting entrepreneurs in our community, if you are thinking of starting a small business, we can help you succeed.