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Guide to the Petoskey BRC at the Petoskey District Library
PARTNERSHIPS There’s no wrong door! There are many organizations that are here to help you start and/or grow your business. A simple contact will put you in touch with the help you need. Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce Boyne City Main Street Boyne District Library Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority Charlevoix Public Library Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Cheboygan Area Public Library East Jordan Chamber of Commerce Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Indian River Chamber of Commerce Indian River Area Library Jordan Valley District Library Mackinaw Area Public Library Mackinaw City Economic Development Corporation Michigan State University Northern Lakes Economic Alliance Northwest Michigan Works! - Petoskey Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Petoskey District Library Tip of the Mitt SCORE SPECIAL THANKS: Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Charlevoix County Community Foundation Michigan State University Extension Michigan State University Business Library Resources and support for local entrepreneurs BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER NETWORK Business Resource Center Road Map CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER Bo yne Ar e a Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 28 S. Lake St. Boyne City, MI 49712 231.582.6222 [email protected] www.boynechamber.com Char le vo ix Ar e a Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 109 Mason St. Charlevoix, MI 49720 231.547.2101 [email protected] www.charlevoix.org Che bo y gan Are a Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 124 N. Main St. Cheboygan, MI 49721 231.627.7183 [email protected] www.cheboygan.com East Jo r dan Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 100 Main St., Suite B East Jordan, MI 49727 231.536.7351 [email protected] www.ejchamber.org Elk Rapids Ar e a Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 305 US 31 North Elk Rapids, MI 49629 231.264.8202 [email protected] www.elkrapidschamber.org Gr e ate r Mac k inaw Ar e a Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 216 E. Central Ave. Mackinaw City, MI 49701 231.436.5574 [email protected] www.mackinawchamber.com Har bo r Spr ings Ar e a Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 368 East Main St. Harbor Springs, MI 49740 231.526.7999 [email protected] www.harborspringschamber.com I ndian Rive r Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 3435 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749 231.238.9325 [email protected] www.irchamber.com P e to sk e y Re gio nal Chambe r o f Co mme r c e 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 231.347.4150 [email protected] www.petoskey.com LOCAL BRC LOCATIONS Boyne District Library Charlevoix Public Library Cheboygan Area Public Library Jordan Valley District Library Indian River Area Library Mackinaw Area Public Library Northwest Michigan Works! - Petoskey Petoskey District Library Northern Lakes Economic Alliance P.O. Box 8, 1313 Boyne Avenue • Boyne City, MI 49712 231.582.6482 • [email protected] www.northernlakes.net Guide to the Petoskey BRC at the Petoskey District Library 10 STEPS FOR SUCCESS Welcome to the Petoskey BRC! We’re here to help — please don’t hesitate to ask for assistance Petoskey District Library (BRC) 500 E Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770 231-758-3100 www.petoskeylibrary.org EVERY BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER HAS: IN ADDITION… G You can even have a BRC in your own home or office! Access to the library’s online catalog as well as regional and statewide collections is available from the library’s website. You may log into your account to reserve and renew materials. You can also use various databases provided at www.mel.org. The library staff keeps a list of important websites on their webguide under the Reference Button. Call (231-220-3100) or email ([email protected]) to reserve a meeting room. www.petoskeylibrary.org G G G Business related books, magazines, periodicals and reference resources. From “writing a business plan” basics to titles on specific types of business start-ups and growth. Reference directories assist in research and other demographic information. Internet based resources. Websites, market research and other web-based tools for the entrepreneur who needs to tap into the World Wide Web for the most updated information. Business Counseling. A trained MI-sbTdc business counselor is available for one-on-one business counseling. Our counselors travel throughout the BRC network and have regularly scheduled days when they are at each location. Library or chamber staff can help you set up an appointment. Business Seminars. In addition to monthly “How to Start a Business” seminars, there are other training and seminar programs designed for entrepreneurs that are held throughout the BRC network. Our BRC has lots of resources and materials that can help you! We also have a great BRC website with quick links to many tools and materials that entrepreneurs need as they develop their business and/or idea. Business Plan templates, competitor information, market research and industry analysis are just a few examples of what you will find. http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/BusinessResourceCenter PLUS… Our BRC has tools, equipment and office related software available for your use • Wireless internet • Computers • Printer, copier • Microsoft Office software 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Idea Passion Business Plan Personal Financial Investment Networking Training in Weak Areas Applying Your Passion Tenacity Perseverance Sense of Humor THE BUSINESS PLAN… an important tool for any new business Business planning does not offer solutions to business problems, but a well-written business plan will determine the feasibility of a project and lay out the action necessary to meet the goals. There is no exact formula for putting a business plan together. It can be as simple as handwriting on a “yellow tablet” or more involved and “professional looking” depending on who you plan to show it to. Whatever the format, there are a number of “specific topics” that should be covered: • Executive Summary • Management • General Description • Legal • Products and Services • Finances • Marketing • Operations There are books at this BRC that will help you understand each part of a business plan so you can organize your ideas. Visit the BRC website for easy to use business plan templates. Once you’ve roughed in your ideas, there are (free and confidential) business counselors available to help you finetune and complete your business plan. Just Ask!
