Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center
About
The Baltimore County Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) is a cooperative effort between the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce and the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development. The SBRC was established in 1983 as a way to improve the Chamber’s ability to serve the business community, particularly the small business community.
The SBRC is a free service to help you establish, grow, and improve your business. The center’s counselors have had real world experience and success within the small business arena, equipping them to offer you expert advice. For more than 30 years, the SBRC has served more than 6,000 clients and assisted more than 700 businesses get started.
Services offered include:
Business Plan Development
A well-developed business plan is the most important step in establishing a business. It helps you focus on the goals necessary to get your business up and running. It is also a necessary tool for marketing yourself to potential lenders. SBRC counselors can help with business plan templates, give guidance on how and where to conduct the necessary research and help fine tune your plan.
Marketing Advice
A business cannot be successful if no one knows about it. The SBRC can help you determine the best marketing strategy for your business by pointing you to the resources needed to conduct market research.
Financial Assistance
Locating funding can be one of the most difficult tasks when trying to establish or expand a business. The SBRC can point you to a variety of public and private financial resources. Resources include loan programs run by the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the banking system Over the past 20 years, the SBRC has helped businesses find $60 million in loan assistance.
Minority Business Enterprise Certification
The SBRC is committed to ensuring equal procurement opportunities and to encouraging all vendors to ensure equal opportunity in employment and subcontracting. SBRC counselors can assist you with documentation for the MBE Certification application.
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- African American Business
- Hispanic Business
- Business Issues Related to a Specific City
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
Management Issues
- Human Resources
- Insurance Requirements
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Obtaining Debt Funding
- Obtaining Equity Funding
- Obtaining Government Funding
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Technology Grants
- Insurance Requirements
- Loan Providers
Import and Export Assistance
- Import/Export Certification and Licensing
- Networking/Exploring Exporting
Legal Services
- Contract Review
- Forming a Business
- Lease Review
- Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information
Marketing/Sales
- Advertising/Brochure Design
- Demographics/Census Data
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Feasibility Studies
Networking Organizations
- Geographically Based
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Bid Matching and Preparation
- Women, Minority & Business Disadvantaged Certification
- Government & Military Specifications
- Registration Assistance
Office, Incubator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Conference/Meeting and Event Space
- Office Space
Economic and Site Development
- Revitalization
Regulatory Compliance
- Codes
- Environmental Compliance
- Government Requirements
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Patent Information
Public Policy and Government Relations
- Small Business Policy
- Women’s Business
Business Planning
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
Import and Export Assistance
- Trade Education and Training
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Business Research Resources
Marketing/Sales
- Market Plan Development and Training
- Market Research
Product Development
- Patent Information
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Tax Credits
Office, Incubator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Retail Space
Networking Organizations
- Small Business/General
Regulatory Compliance
- Trademark & Copyright Information
Economic and Site Development
- Site Location Assistance
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Franchise
Regulatory Compliance
- International Regulatory Compliance
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Selling to Foreign Governments & Businesses
Economic and Site Development
- Tax Credits
Regulatory Compliance
- Insurance Requirements
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Obtaining Government Contracts
- Obtaining Corporate Contracts
Office, Incubator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Site Location
- Commercial Kitchen Facilities
Business Planning
- Forming a Business
Economic and Site Development
- Lease Review
Office, Incubator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Lease Review
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
Buying or Selling a Business
- Valuation
- Purchasing an Existing Business
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Demographic/Census Data
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Real Estate Finance
Import and Export Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Forming a Business
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Site Location
- Startup Business Counseling
- Startup Classes
Human Resources
- Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
- Retention
- Workforce Incentives
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Angel Investment Providers
- Venture Capital Equity Providers
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling
Office, Incubator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Accelerator / Incubator / CoWorking / Makerspace
Public Policy and Government Relations
- LGBT Business
- Maryland Business Issues
- Native American Business
Tax Services
- Tax Credits
Registration, License and Permits
- Registration, License and Permits
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Micro Loans
- Project Based Funding
- Crowd funding
Kimberly Taylor
102 W. Pennsylvania Ave. #101
Towson, MD 21204
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