Resource List of Professionals
We maintain resource lists through which we share the names of professionals who have indicated to our office that they are eager and prepared to work with small business owners.
Please understand that these lists are NOT a recommendation list; we encourage our clients to research all of the professionals on the resource lists. Our Resource partners charge fees for their services.
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Business Documents & Resources
Resources for Startup Businesses
- Business Start-Up Checklist
- Choosing a Legal Structure
- Partnership Agreement Guidelines
- SBA Kansas City District Office – Small Business Resource Guide
- Register a Business in Kansas – ksbiz.ks.gov
- Common Kansas Business Licenses & Permits – ksbiz.ks.gov
- Johnson County
- Miami County
- Wyandotte County
Business Plan
- One Hour Business Plan
- Business Plan Guidelines
- Search online for business plan templates – frequently you can find a template that matches your business.
- We also have a recurring class to help you write your business plan: Building Your Business Plan Using AI
Funding Resources
- Alt-Cap – A mission driven community development financial institution (CDFI)
- Justine PETERSEN – A microlending agency for small businesses
- Looking for a traditional bank loan or SBA loan help? Sign up as a client and your advisor will work with you to find the best bank for you and your business! We maintain an in-house list of banks and bankers and will match you based on bank criteria.
Helpful Funding Documents
Kansas SBDC Financial Projections Spreadsheet
Includes video instructions
OSHA/Safety Resources
- US Dept. of Labor OSHA Helping Small Businesses
- Great Plains OSHA Education Center – Courses designed to help you understand standards and learn skills to avoid costly fines and dangerous accidents.
- Kansas Dept. of Labor Industrial Safety and Health Division – FREE safety and health consultations available
- FDA: https://www.fda.gov/home
Industry Specific Resources
Kansas Adult Care Homes Regulations: https://www.kdads.ks.gov/partners-providers/statutes-and-regulations
Kansas Child Care Facility steps: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1808/How-to-Open-a-Licensed-Child-Care-Facili (<–yes, this word is cut off in their URL)
Kansas Board of Cosmetology (for hair salons, barber shops, tanning salons, body art): https://www.kansas.gov/kboc/
Food Businesses
- Kansas Food Safety: https://www.agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/food-safety-and-lodging/starting-a-food-business
- Heartland Food Business Coalition – dedicated to helping farm and food enterprises start, grow, and connect with local and regional markets.
- K-State Extension Food Businesses Program – dedicated to helping small food businesses produce safe food products to sell directly to consumers.
- K-State Food Innovation Accelerator
- K-State Research and Extension Office has a wealth of knowledge and free downloads for food businesses: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/
Partnership Links
- Kansas State SBDC – State-wide network of 8 regional centers
- Kansas Capital Access Center – Consulting service to small business owners needing Capital (loans, lines of credit, etc).
- Kansas APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC) – Helping Kansas businesses with local, state or federal government contracting assistance.
- Kansas Department of Commerce– State’s lead economic development agency; our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative competitive landscape for new businesses.
- Kansas Secretary of State – Maintains primary responsibility for collecting certain records of Kansas businesses, publishing the official publications for the State of Kansas and administering elections.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) – Since 1953, the SBA has worked to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover.
- NetWork Kansas– Connects entrepreneurs and small business owners with the right resources—Expertise, Education and Economic Resources.
- KC SourceLink – Helps aspiring startups and established businesses find the right business resources to start, scale or accelerate.
Nonprofit Resources
Due to the way we are funded we are unable to assist nonprofits. Please explore the resources below for assistance.
- SCORE
Non-profit development resources including: strategic planning (could help you create a development plan), funds development, accounting, human resources. - Nonprofit Connect
- Support KC
- Midwest Center for Non-Profit Leadership
JCCC’s Student Agency can help with your next project!
Research, communication and implementation — our students can help you with your next business project.
JCCC Student Agency is a collection of innovative and dedicated students who work with clients in new, seasoned, small, medium, and large companies throughout Johnson County and the Kansas City metro area. Learn more and see examples of the agency’s work at the JCCC Student Agency website.
