Starting a Small Business

Achieving a successful business venture is not an easy task. Whether you are an experienced business owner or a first-time entrepreneur the requirements of starting or expanding a business can be very demanding.

The creation of a business plan that will identify all aspects of starting and operating your business is essential to obtain financial assistance and to determine the risks and benefits associated with your business venture.

Referrals and consultation with topics such as writing a business plan, obtaining financial assistance, finding real-estate, and getting your business licensed with the State are available from the following:

SmartStart also known as the State of Connecticut Licensing Center can provide free, confidential, business assistance and licensing information. If needed, a SmartStart representative can meet in the Waterbury Regional Chamber by appointment on Thursdays.

SmartStart
Phone: (800) 392-2122
www.ct-clic.com

The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CSBDC) provides free one-on-one counseling and group training to small businesses.

The Connecticut Small Business Development Center
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
99 East Main Street-1st Floor
Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Don Petri, Regional Director
Phone: (203) 236-9933
www.sbdc.uconn.edu/waterbury.html

Sponsored by the Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) is a volunteer group of retired executives who provide free counseling to new and existing small businesses. SCORE counseling is available by appointment at the Silas Bronson Library.

SCORE
Phone: (203) 794-1404