Start-Up Kit

The SBDC Small Business Start-up Kit covers:  The Business Beginning, Getting Started Small Business Resource Manual, and the Business Self-Assessment Checklist. 
 
The Central Region SBDC Business Start-up Kit was developed with recognition that business start-up information in the State of Maryland is hard to come by in a concise and more complete package. The MD-SBDC/Central Region compiled this packet to help our SBDC clients and counselors in the business start-up process, making it more linear and efficient when researching for both Maryland’s requirement in the business start-up registration process and for the best resources for business planning. The packet’s information or resources does not replace the need for a new business owner or entrepreneur to consult a professional such as the Maryland Lawyer Referral Service or an accountant when making decisions for their business type and activity.

The Business Beginning Section includes:
•  Maryland recognized business entities
•  Maryland’s registration process instructions and applications
•  Types of certification programs
•  Business tips
•  How to research the Internet
•  Relevant government contact information

The Getting Started Self-Analysis Checklist includes:
•  Self-analysis
•  Finding your niche
•  Business idea feasibility
•  Market analysis worksheet
•  Planning your business checklist
•  Finance information and worksheet
•  Supplementary Information

The Getting Started Section includes:
•  Writing your business plan
•  Sample business plan
•  Resource guide for planners

There are three ways in which you can obtain a copy of our Small Business Start-Up Kit: 

Attend a Training Conference: 
Sign up and attend one of our Smart Start Your Business Workshop and receive your Small Business Start-Up Kit FREE! 
 
Walk-In: 
Visit the Central Region SBDC office location to obtain your copy of the Small Business Start-Up Kit. We are located at the University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business in the William H. Thumel Sr. Business Center at 11 W. Mt. Royal Avenue - Baltimore, MD  21201.  Please call to make an appointment to pick up your kit prior to visiting us.
  
 
Mail: 
A check for $25 for materials and shipping costs made out to "University of Baltimore-SBDC" should be enclosed with your request for a Start Up kit. Please send check or money order to:

Maryland Small Business Development Center-Central Region
University of Baltimore 
1420 N. Charles Street 
Baltimore, MD  21201

**Your telephone number and return address should be included on the check.