IBID

Institute for Business and Industry Development
Business and Industry's "Front Door" to NDSU

The bank says I need a business plan, can you help?

Business Assistance
IBID working in close cooperation with the NDSU College of Business Administration can assist you with your business questions. IBID has agreed to be the first point of contact and project manager for the CBA. Our assistance will be prompt and one-on-one. All proprietary information will be held confidential. We will do the initial project screening and see the question is handled by the appropriate resource.
Typical Questions
• I've got a new business idea. Can you help me determine feasibility?
• The bank says I need a business plan before they will consider financing. Can you help me?
• We are really busy but we just don't seem to be making any money. Can you help us figure out what were doing wrong?
• Can you help with a market research study?
A web site has been developed to assist with many of the questions "Small Business 911" http://www.ndsu.edu/sdc/toolbox.htm

Student Projects
The Small Business Institute utilizes CBA students under close faculty supervision to provide customized, in-depth, confidential consulting to regional businesses in strategic planning, supply chain management, operations and productions, technology transfer and marketing. http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/cba 

The SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) is about outreach. NDSU SIFE does outreach projects that have influence on students, from the elementary level on up through college, and those in the general business community. SIFE educates people about free enterprise by teaching them about business plans, retirement opportunities, responsible business practices, and much more. SIFE has served as a liaison between successful professional business leaders and students. SIFE has taught elementary school to college age students about free enterprise through mentoring, workshops and seminars.
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/cba

College of Business Administration Faculty
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/cba

 

For Assistance -- Contact: Kathleen Tweeten, Director
NDSU Center for Community Vitality
Institute for Business and Industry Development (IBID)
2718 Gateway Ave., Suite 104
Bismarck, ND 58503
701-328-9718
701-328-9721 (fax)
kathleen.tweeten@ndsu.edu

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