The Rice County Small Business Development Center is located with the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce. Call for information on FREE and Confidential Counseling on business issues. Call the Rice County SBDC at 507-334-4381

The Rice County SBDC can help:

1. Business Information
Consultants can help you obtain information on regulatory requirements, market conditions, industry trends, technologies, and more.

• Business Plan Development
• Feasibility Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Market Research
• Marketing
• Advertising and Sales
• Loan Packaging
• Strategic Planning
• Recordkeeping
• E-commerce
• Human Resource Management
• Overall Management
• Best Practices for Business
  

2. Business Assessment
Counselors can review your current business situation and make recommendations that will help you capitalize on your strengths.

3. Business Plan
From determining the capital you need to grow, to successfully marketing your business, a business plan is your blueprint for success. Counselors can review your plan and suggest improvements to help you reach your business goals.

4. Financial Analysis and Loan Packaging
If additional financing is one of your growth needs, we can help you analyze your financial situation, identify sources of financing, organize the necessary documentation, and assist you in preparing a loan application.