The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) provides free training and consulting services for new ventures and existing businesses. The KSBDC provides valuable tools to help entrepreneurs make informed business decisions when planning to open a new business, purchase an existing business or expand an established business. Each KSBDC representative has access to demographic information, market research, industry profiles, sample business plans and a variety of publications covering numerous business topics. Additionally, the KSBDC provides clients with access to a network of knowledgeable consultants with various expertise who are working vigorously to insure small business success.

   KSBDC consultants are qualified to answer questions and address a variety of topics, including:

• - Developing a Comprehensive Business Plan
• - Analyzing Cash Flow and Financial Projections
• - Market Planning and Research
• - Managing Human Resource Issue
- Financing Options

   KSBDC also offers an intensive schedule of affordable training workshops both in the classroom and on-line. These expert-led training workshops are designed to provide new venture and existing business owners with the knowledge required to maintain or expand a profi table business.

   Listings of training workshops currently being offered throughout the KSBDC Network are available by visiting www.ksbdc.org. Numerous self-paced on-line training courses are also accessible on the KSBDC's Web site, http://www.ksbdc.org. Even more resources are available at the Kentucky Small Business Development Center sponsored website www.kybizinfo.com.

   The KSBDC representative for Henderson County is Lois Decker. From 9 a.m. to noon on the first and third Thursday of every month, Decker is at the Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce office to meet with local business people and answer questions. Decker is also available by appointment.
  
   To schedule a meeting with Decker or for more information, call the KSDBC office in Owensboro at (270) 926-8085 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .