Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc. (EDC, Inc.)

Services Provided

Business Planning

• Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
• Business Plan Training
• Census Data
• Feasibility Studies
• International Market Research
• Market Plan Development
• Market Research

Management Issues and Training

• General Employment Law Advice
• Human Resources
• Insurance Information
• Leadership/Professional Development
• Mentoring
• Recruiting Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

• Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
• Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
• Assistance in Finding Government Funding
• Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
• Consulting
• Energy Loan Fund
• Equity Providers
• Financial Assistance for International Trade Shows
• Loan Providers
• Technology Grants

Libraries and Research Organizations

• Business Research Resources

Marketing/Sales

• Advertising
• Brochure Design
• Competitive Analysis
• E-Commerce
• Feasibility Studies
• Research (International Markets)
• Market Plan Development
• Research (Domestic Markets)
• Student Provided Research
• Web Site Development
• Census Data

Economic and Site Development

• Consulting (Specialty)
• Economic Forecasting (Specialty)

Regulatory Compliance

• Advising

Tax Services

• State Tax Credit Information & Assistance

Technical Assistance

• Commercialization
• Technology Transfer
• Website Development
• Computerized Bookkeeping (installation & training)

Training

• Annual Budget
• Bookkeeping
• Business Management
• Business Plan
• Cash Flow Projections
• E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web
• Financial Statements
• Pre-Business Planning
• Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business
• Financial Resources for Non-Retail Business

Product Development

• Patent Information
• Product Design & Development
• Prototype Development
• Auditing

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

• Manufacturing Development
• High Tech Development
• Life Sciences Development

Starting a Business

• Business Research (Specialty)
• Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
• Forming a Business (Specialty)
• Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)

Human Resources

• Employee Development
• Hiring, Retention & Education
• Policies & Procedures