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Spring Workshop Schedule Now Available!
BOI is pleased to announce that our workshop schedule for April through June 2010 is now available. In this quarter’s curriculum, look for a continuation of our popular Business Planning programs as well as our advanced workshops in the areas of Sales and Marketing, Finance and Legal. You will also find new programs, such as Starting a Salon, Spa, or Barber Shop and Lease Negotiations, as well as the return of hands-on technology workshops in Word®, Excel® and Market Research Resources. To download the entire schedule with workshop descriptions, click here, or view our workshop calendar here.
Contact us at (317) 917-3266 ext. 100 to schedule a meeting with a business counselor and get registered for the upcoming workshops that will best help you take the next steps toward realizing your dreams!
Free Tax Preparation
Save-Earn-Learn, Indy’s Campaign for Financial Fitness, is once again offering free tax preparation at sites throughout the city for low-income residents of Marion County. If your 2009 income was $20,000 or less with no dependents or $45,000 or less with dependents, and you do not have more than $5,000 in business expenses to report, you are eligible for this service. See the fact sheet and list of tax preparation sites for more information.
Tips From Referral Strategist Hazel Walker
Improve the results of your business networking activities with special tips presented by networking expert Hazel Walker. Click here for the Tip of the Week: Creating Accountability Creates Success.
Are You an Existing Business Owner? Do You Need Short-Term Financial Assistance?
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2009 US Small Business Administration's America's Recovery Capital Loan Program (ARC) ProgramSBA ARC Loan Program
If your small business is stressed meeting expenses during these economic times, the U.S. Small Business Administration has a new loan program designed just for you. SBA’s America’s Recovery Capital Loan Program can provide up to $35,000 in short-term relief for viable small businesses facing immediate financial hardship to help ride out the current uncertain economic times and return to profitability. Each small business is limited to one ARC loan.
ARC Loans can be used to make payments of principal and interest, in full or in part, on one or more exiting qualifying small business loans for up to six months. To learn more on how ARC loans can provide an immediate infusion of capital click here.
To be eligible for an ARC Loan, your business must be an established business that is experiencing financial hardship. The loan program is not intended for start-up businesses. Borrowers whose loans are already severely delinquent or whose past performance or future cash flow indicates that the business is not viable are not good candidates for an ARC loan. For information on loan eligibility click here.
To apply for an ARC Loan
ARC Loans are provided by commercial lenders and guaranteed by the SBA. Your next step is to contact your lender who will help you determine if you are a candidate for an ARC Loan. To learn more about how to apply for a loan and what questions may be asked, click here.
Let Us Help!
We help people create and develop their own businesses by inspiring entrepreneurship and providing access to the information, training and resources needed to start—and be successful. Though our services are available to anyone, we are a unique resource to people who for various reasons may lack access to the business, legal, accounting and financial resources necessary to start or grow a business. BOI, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization, helps more than 2,000 clients annually throughout central Indiana. Think of BOI as your link to exploring, starting and growing a successful small business.
BOI offers:
• practical, hands-on workshops to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to run your business effectively
• one-to-one business counseling, for guidance along the way
• life-skills coaching, in case you get stuck
• access to capital, nontraditional loans, and other financial resources
Not sure whether you have what it takes to start a business? Looking for an idea for a business to start? Or, do you have an idea, but you’re not sure if it can be transformed into a viable business? We’re ready to help you explore your business opportunities.
Are you committed to your idea and ready to launch your business, but need help? We can help you develop the knowledge and skills that lead to a successful business launch. We’re prepared to help you launch your business.
Do you own an existing business that you would like to take to the next level? Or, have you identified business issues that threaten your business? Put BOI to the test. Our practical services to help sustain and grow your business may be just the support you need.
If you would like to learn more about BOI workshops and services or schedule a free confidential business counseling session, please call (317) 917-3266, ext. 100 to discuss your needs.
Because of our commitment to serve all Indiana residents, BOI makes every effort to provide its services free, at minimum cost, or based on family income. Purchase the BOI LEAP Card and save on workshop fees. Attend any three $10 workshops for $25, or any five for $40.
