Category: Blog

Is SBIR/STTR Program right for me?

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Maricopa SBDC in Blog

Many tech entrepreneurs have innovative ideas and are looking for grants to help commercialize these ideas. Naturally, turning to SBIR/STTR grant program is a natural first…

Why Lengthy Business Plans Increase The Risk Of Failure

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Maricopa SBDC in Blog

Business plans are great for execution challenges like building a new factory or expanding your sales force. However, insisting on a business plan when it comes to…

Understanding Gross Margin

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Maricopa SBDC in Blog

Ignoring your financial statement is like ignoring the health of your business. Startups and new business owners often overlook understanding gross margin. This can have…

Small Business Income and How it is Taxed

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Maricopa SBDC in Blog

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 9:00 – 10:30 am This workshop will provide basic information regarding the key differences in how income from your business is…

Social Network Marketing: Integrate Real Life with Online – Kristin Slice

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Maricopa SBDC in Blog

Social Network Marketing: Integrate Real Life with Online from Kristin Slice

Three Goals for Your SBIR Proposal & Project (By Sanjay Dhole, Technology Coordinator)

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Maricopa SBDC in Blog

SBIR Phase 1 solicitation from various Federal agencies does a terrific job of summarizing what you want to convey in your Phase 1 proposal and…

Make a Splash with a Well Designed Logo

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Maricopa SBDC in Blog

Great Info from Splash Printing and Marketing Your business WILL benefit from a well designed logo. • You will be easily recognized. • It contributes to…

SBDC FAQs (by Kristin Slice, Business Analyst)

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Maricopa SBDC in Blog

What is SBDC Counseling? Many of our clients come to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) because they have a specific question or a challenge…