Small Business Start Up
Do you have an idea for a small business, but don’t know how to start?
We can help you start your business by offering you:
One-on-One Personalized Business Counseling
Business Plan Development
General Business Education and Preparation
Funding Opportunities Overview
Tax Filing Assistance
Licensing Education
Starting a New Business
Our Small Business Counselors work with our client entrepreneurs to help them establish a business plan and explore the various aspects of starting up a new business.
Business Models
We help kick-start all kinds of small businesses. Take a look at common business types we work with.
Childcare
For those who want to start a home-based childcare business, we offer an extensive program with educational classes taught by experienced Childcare Specialists.
Artisan & Craft
From hand-made jewelry to cultural artworks to imported baskets and other goods; our Artisan & Craft businesses bring out the colorful and vibrant voices of refugee entrepreneurs.
Ride Share
We help people create their own freelance business with companies like Uber and Lyft. Our clients receive counseling on car buying and properly operating their Ride Share business.
Trucking
Starting a trucking business can require a lot of initial planning and networking—that’s where we come in. We walk clients through the process and advise them along the way.
Beauty & Alterations
Those with unique skills such as henna design, clothing alterations, hair styling and much more, can take advantage of our business education sessions to get licensed and build a customer base.
Heating & Cooling
Those with skills in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) installation, repair and maintenance can take advantage of our business education sessions to get licensed and build a customer base.
Food
Spice Kitchen Incubator strives to help Entrepreneurs participating in the program develop successful food businesses, preserve their culinary traditions and share their talents with the Salt Lake County community.
Farming
The New Roots in Salt Lake program enables refugees to celebrate their heritage and nourish themselves and their neighbors by planting strong roots—literally—in their new communities.
If you would like to explore starting a new business we encourage you to schedule a “Small Business Intake” meeting with one of our Small Business Counselors today.