Start a Business
Starting a business takes creativity, drive, energy, family commitment, money, and lots of hard work. Owning a business can be very rewarding and give you options not available while working for others. All ideas are good. However, not all ideas are feasible. Before starting any business or investing any money, you first should: do some soul-searching, evaluate the idea, research the market (customer), and write a simple business plan. We have classes, resources, and advisors available to help you find answers to many of your business questions all in one location.
Business Advising
You can receive one-on-one business advising (at no cost to you) to start your entrepreneurial venture step-by-step, get resource referrals, and have access to free business handouts. Let our Advisors become a member of your resource team for your new business. Go to Business Advising for more information or call 541.463.5255 to schedule an appointment.
Resources Available
Stop by and peruse through our books on a variety of business topics available for your use. Handouts are also available for your taking. Go to Resources for a listing of website addresses and documents. Some books and planning software are available for resale.
Training Available for Starting Your Business
Classes, offered all year, are reasonably priced per contact hour and are a sound investment for starting a business. We highly recommend taking the Going Into Business class. Check Business Classes and Workshops for complete listings.
First Steps in Business
Sign up for this class to find out what components make up a successful business, discuss your idea with the group, and rate your entrepreneurial skills.
Going Into Business Series: Next Steps in Business (GIB)
GIB teaches business start-up fundamentals essential for a solid beginning. Topics include business structure, financials, marketing, record-keeping, planning, business resources, and more. Gain insight from group discussion and questions from other participants. - Suzanne Penegor, instructor
Additional Classes and Workshops Opportunities
Each term, we offer an vast array of workshops, classes, etc; developed especially to meet business operational needs and leadership growth.
Business Management Programs for Small Business
Our Signature Business Management Programs
Small Business Management Program (SBM) Foundations contains three modules: Marketing, Financial, and Operations. Classroom sessions are twice a month in the evenings. The one-on-one coaching is designed to fast-track implementation of key concepts and provides the small business owner with access to a professional business consultant as part of your Small Business Resource Team. Owners will benefit from classroom sessions by learning from seasoned entrepreneurs and being part of the discussions.
Agricultural Business Management Program (ABM) is designed for local farmers and agricultural professionals who want to build and improve the business side of their enterprise and increase their horticulture capacity. The ABM program contains nine classroom sessions, practical applications, on-site evaluations, and one-on-one advising sessions to work on your unique challenges. For more information, contact Diane Pigg, ABM instructor/advisor at 541.463.4623 or piggd@lanecc.edu.
Other Business Management Programs for New Business
Innovation Business Management Program (IBM) gives innovators the tools to take their creative ideas, fine tune them, and turn them into workable business goals. Business owners participate in 15 of the Small Business Management Program: Foundations class sessions covering all aspects of marketing, financial management, and business operations. Plus, ten hours of one-on-one personalized business advising with Frank Plaisted, IBM instructor/advisor, an experienced product development and project management expert. Contact Frank Plaisted at plaistedf@lanecc.edu or call 541.463.5255, or visit the website.
Non-Profit Business Management helps leaders of existing non-profit organizations thrive in today’s environment and build sustainable organizations. For more information, contact Tim Armstrong at 541.463.4607 or armstrongr@lanecc.edu.
Strategies of Success assists Lane County businesses to grow YOUR business through innovative ideas, proven strategies, and access to resources.
For Cottage Grove and Florence, contact James Burke at 541.463.4607 or burkej@lanecc.edu
For Junction City and Springfield, contact Rick Montoya at 541.463.4607 or montoyar@lanecc.edu
Veterans Small Business Management is designed specifically for veteran small business owners. Allow each entrepreneur to work “on” as well as “in” his or her business in order to achieve business, family, and personal goals. Contact Ron Tinsley at 541.463.4625, or tinsleyr@lanecc.edu.
Remember, We Are Part of Your Resource Team.
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A partnership program with Lane Community College, the Oregon Business Development Department (Lottery Funds), and U.S. Small Business Administration (Federal Funds).
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.”, “Financed in part with lottery funds awarded by the Oregon Business Development Department,” and primarily funded by Lane Community College.
“All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA,” the Oregon Business Development Department, or Lane Community College. Material subject to change without notice.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Disability Resources at 541.463.5150 (voice) or 541.463.3079 (TTY), or stop by Building 1, Room 218 on the LCC main campus.
All SBA funded programs offered are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Lane SBDC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Service Provider.