GOING INTO BUSINESS

The following is a list of small business resources available from a variety of not-for-profit groups, state government, and local government. Properly used, these resources can save time and help insure the success of our endeavor.

Note: From time to time these organizations may make changes to their website addresses and phone numbers. Generally a search will turn up the updated website and contact information.

LOCAL RESOURCES

Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center

• Internet links to the following resources are provided on the Development Center web site.
• Demographic and market information.
• Business location information.
• Contact: (765) 653-2474

Putnam County Chamber

• Community and business information available on-line.
• Business directory and calendar of events.
• Contact: (765) 653-4517

Putnam County Public Library

• Reference department and access to web based resources.
• Business related books and magazines.
• Access to on-line databases including Reference USA.
• Contact: (765) 653-2755

REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE RESOURCES

Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana

(Formerly the Neighborhood Self Employment Initiative)

• Web based resources targeted at the micro-business.
• Women’s Business Initiative.
• Regularly scheduled workshops – call or check website for schedule.
• One on one counseling.
• Contact – Indianapolis: (317) 917-3266

Indiana Department of Revenue

• New and Small Business Education Center
• Business tax information, forms, electronic filing information.
• Links to other state resources.
• Contact: (317) 233-0129 – Corporate Taxes
• Contact: (317) 233-4015 – Sales Taxes

Elevate Ventures

• Provides technical assistance and funding to high-potential and high performing Indiana based businesses in the areas of life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and information technology.
• List and links to resources.
• Contact: (317) 252-0258

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

• Overview of state economic development programs and incentives.
• Links to other state resources.
• Contact: (317) 232-8800

Indiana Secretary of State

• Information on starting a business in Indiana, annual entity filings, business name and trademark searches.
• “Starting a Business” guide available on-line that provides basic information about starting a small business.
• “An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business in Indiana” available on line that provides information about the legalities involved in establishing a business. Printable version available.
• Links to other state resources.
• Contact: (317) 232-6576

Indiana Small Business Development Center

• Wide range of web based training and assistance.
• www.isbdc.org/locations/west-central-isbdc/ (Terre Haute regional office site)
• Regularly scheduled training programs – check website for schedule.
• One on one counseling.
• Educational Resources.
• Business to Business web resource sponsored by ISBDC.
• Contact – Indianapolis: (317) 233-7232
• Contact – Terre Haute: (812) 237-7676 or (800) 227-7232

Purdue University – Indiana Market Maker

• Site is designed to link food businesses to new customers.
• Contact – West Lafayette: (765) 494-9176

Purdue University – Manufacturing Extension Partnership

• Technical assistance targeted at manufacturers.
• Contact – Indianapolis: (317) 275-6810 or (800) 877-5182

Purdue University – Technical Assistance Program

• Technical assistance available through Purdue University in a variety of areas.
• Contact – West Lafayette: (765) 494-9188

Purdue University – Center for Advanced Manufacturing

• Links industry to faculty and student researchers to conduct special projects.
• Contact – West Lafayette: (765) 494-5183

Purdue University – Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center

• Extensive downloadable documents available.
• Access to other resources at Purdue University.
• Contact – Putnam County Cooperative Extension Office: (765) 653-8411
• Contact – Purdue University: (888) 398-4636

Small Business University (SmallBizU)

• Extensive list of on-line courses for the small business person.
• Courses are free of charge and self-directed.

FEDERAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES

Internal Revenue Service – Small Business and Self Employed Tax Center

• Wide range of tax information by business type.
• Tax forms available on-line.

Small Business Development Center Net – National Information Clearinghouse

• Wide range of web based resources including sample business plans.
• SBA forms available on-line.

SBA Learning Platform

• Wide range of web based resources and training.
• www.sba.gov/offices/district/in/indianapolis (Indianapolis site)
• Business laws and regulatory assistance.
• Porthole to federal government small business activities.
• Indianapolis site includes a calendar of small business workshops.
• Contact – Indianapolis: (317) 226-7272