Education & Counseling
From startup guidance to expansion support, we offer comprehensive services tailored to small business needs.
NxLevel Business Planning & Management Course
The Course for building your business
Offered spring and fall each year. This in-depth course exposes students to best practices of business management and business planning. Topics include: developing your business plan (you will complete one in this class), marketing, financial statements, financing your business and much more.
Offered spring and fall each year. This in-depth course exposes students to best practices of business management and business planning. Topics include: developing your business plan (you will complete one in this class), marketing, financial statements, financing your business and much more.
Business Counseling
FREE, monthly, one on one business counseling with an experienced counselor from the Indiana Small Business Development Center. The counselors offer expert advice on a wide range of topics to new or existing business owners. Meetings by appointment only.
To schedule your appointment with the Indiana Small Business Development Center visit the ISBDC website. Click on, Let's Work Together on the top right or call (574) 520-4126.
To schedule your appointment with the Indiana Small Business Development Center visit the ISBDC website. Click on, Let's Work Together on the top right or call (574) 520-4126.
Local Seminars
FEDCO regularly offers seminars on business related topics. Past topics have included QuickBooks, customer service, marketing, retail development, restaurant management, and social media.
Check out upcoming biz events for current seminars.
Check out upcoming biz events for current seminars.
Funding and Financial Support
You have options; especially in Fulton County.
FEDCO's Loan Program
Thanks to funding from the USDA, FEDCO has a low interest revolving loan pool for businesses with less than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross annual sales located in Fulton County. Funds can be used for a variety of business-related expenses.
Start up businesses (less than 2 years old) are strongly encouraged to complete FEDCO's NxLevel Business Planning and Management course and complete a business plan from the course or you may submit an approved business plan to apply.
Existing business (2 years or older) may apply directly.
Start up businesses (less than 2 years old) are strongly encouraged to complete FEDCO's NxLevel Business Planning and Management course and complete a business plan from the course or you may submit an approved business plan to apply.
Existing business (2 years or older) may apply directly.
SBA Loans
Small Business Administration supported loans. SBA does not actually make direct loans; instead, it provides loan guarantees to entrepreneurs, promising the bank/lender to pay back a certain percentage of your loan if you are unable to.
Click here to find the best lender for your needs.
Click here to find the best lender for your needs.
Training Funds
Through a grant from the USDA, FEDCO can pay for training needs of our small businesses with less than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross annual sales. This money does not have to be repaid.
Eligible activities include market research, consulting services, service training, education, related trade show associations, and conferences. Clients have used these funds for various training, including QuickBooks, industry certifications, and social media.
Eligible activities include market research, consulting services, service training, education, related trade show associations, and conferences. Clients have used these funds for various training, including QuickBooks, industry certifications, and social media.
Contact
For more information about small business assistance, please contact Amy Beechy, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs:
Phone: (574) 709-7955
Email: amy@projectmattersllc.com
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