As a part-time Business Analyst for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network -- I tapped into our national research partner network (UTSA - Institute for Economic Development in San Antonio TX) for the closest research package that I could find to a Coworking model.
All of the attachments are uploaded to the Files area under the same file name. I am using this data for further feasibility analysis for the Rural Enterprise Accelerator Program (REAP) that I am developing. Your mileage may vary. Cheers! Alan Pruitt Yuma AZ # # # Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 9:08 AM To: Alan L Pruitt Subject: SBDCNet Research for Colorado River Business Incubator Consortium - Business Incubator - Request 42052 Request: 42052 Hours: 4.83 Dear Counselor/Advisor: Please see the SBDCNet response to your recent research request. Let us know if you require further assistance accessing the documents and/ or any of its attachments. Contact Us.<mailto:sbdc...@utsa.edu> NAICS: 541720;SIC: 8733 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities) ********************************************************************************* I. Business Plan Sample Management Consulting Services <<CoachingCompany-541611_8742.pdf>> Related to NAICS (scroll to startup cost page) <<Wonderkind-541720.pdf>> Business Plans Pro. Palo Alto Software, Inc. 03 Aug 2009 http://www.paloalto.com<http://www.paloalto.com/> ********************************************************************************* II. Startup Costs Excerpt: As incubators go through the different stages of start-up, operations and expansion, different amounts and types of financing may be needed. Depending on the stage, business model and local market conditions of the incubator it may also be more or less feasible to charge for services provided. The extent to which business incubation can be financially sufficient, the strategies to be used and the time it will take need to be addressed carefully in the deign and planning phases of development, and adjusted as the incubator gains experience with testing the various strategies. This section seeks to provide guidance on resource mobilization strategies, types of financing, pricing and other topics that are key to identifying and implementing the most appropriate financing strategy for your operations. Source: http://www.idisc.net/en/Topic.17.html --------------------------- Excerpt: Ben Franklin Technology Partners is close to buying a building in south Bethlehem for its business incubator that will more than triple the amount of space it can offer to startup firms. The move comes in response to growing demand for lab and office space from new tech and life science companies. Ben Franklin said in its application it will spend $1.4 million to purchase the building from Lehigh. Eppler said the purchase price is still under negotiation. Ben Franklin expects the new incubator to be full by the beginning of 2008. It projects it will take in $496,500 in rent that year from Ciclon and the other tenant firms. Operating expenses for the building will be about $436,000. The regional loan pool, which is administered by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp., is available to firms that want to locate or expand in the one of the Valley's three cities. The pool provides loans that range from $100,000 to about $2 million. Ben Franklin, which has four distinct geographic divisions, was chartered by the state in 1983. Its northeastern branch distributes about $5 million in loans and services each year. Annual investments in individual companies range from $50,000 and $150,000. Source: Jeanne Bonner. "Incubator hatching new space: Ben Franklin Technologies looking for a second building. " Knight Ridder Tribune Business News 29 November 2006 ABI/INFORM Dateline, ProQuest. Web. 3 Aug. 2009. University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library. San Antonio, TX. 03 Aug 2009 ********************************************************************************* III. Financial Ratios Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities <<541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.pdf>> eStatement Studies 2007-2008. Risk Management Association. University of Texas at Austin. San Antonio, TX. ********************************************************************************* IV. Market Statistics Excerpt: Industry: Noncommercial Research Organizations (8733) Establishments primarily engaged in performing noncommercial research into and dissemination of, information for public health, education, or general welfare. Establishments included here operate primarily on funds from endowments, contributions, and grants. The research is frequently contracted out and funded by these establishments. Commercial physical research is in 8731, and commercial social research is in 8732. <<42052_ZapData.xls>> Source: Zapdata Industry Report. Dun & Bradstreet. 03 Aug 2009 www.zapdata.com<http://www.zapdata.com> ********************************************************************************* V. Competitor List List of Incubators in Arizona http://www.nbia.org/links_to_member_incubators/index.php ********************************************************************************* VI. Trade Association List NBIA http://www.nbia.org/ ********************************************************************************* VII. Resources Excerpt: Business incubators have proven to be an effective way for fostering sustainable business growth and stimulating entrepreneurship. But establishing a business incubator is a challenging task. This section helps readers decide whether or not an incubator is the most appropriate business development tool for their circumstances, and sets out the feasibility and planning issues that underpin the establishment of a new incubator. Source: http://www.idisc.net/en/Topic.1.html --------------------------- Excerpt: The Incubator Self-Sufficiency Group is a service bureau to the small business incubation industry for economic development corporations, communities, universities, consultants, career professionals and others interested in establishing or investing in small business incubators and for currently established incubators wishing to upgrade client development methodologies or transfer from not-for-profit to for-profit status. Source: http://www.servicesca.org/incubator_self-sufficiency_group.htm ---------------------------- Incubating New Enterprises Book <<42052_Book.pdf>> Lichtenstein, Gregg and Lyons, Thomas. Incubating New Enterprises: A Guide to Successful Practice (Tools for Practice). Washington, DC; Aspen Institute, 1996. (dated but still may provide guidance) Incubating New Enterprises Book - For Sale http://www.amazon.com/Incubating-New-Enterprises-Successful-Practice/dp/0898431875/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249655706&sr=8-1 ********************************************************************************* SBDCNet services are funded by taxpayer dollars. Counselors/Advisors: For further assistance, Contact Us.<mailto:sbdc...@utsa.edu> Thank you. ********************************************************************************* SBDC National Information Clearinghouse UTSA - Institute for Economic Development 501 W. Durango San Antonio, TX 78207-4415 1-800-689-1912; Fax 210-458-2804 sbdc...@utsa.edu<mailto:sbdc...@utsa.edu> http://sbdcnet.org/ SBDCNet distributes limited competitor and/or supplier lists from industry accepted resources, but cannot guaranty accuracy. SBDCNet does not provide marketing lists, medical or legal advice. 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This material may be protected by Copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code). 5 attachments — (See Coworking files area): CoachingCompany-541611_8742.pdf Wonderkind-541720.pdf 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.pdf 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.pdf 42052_ZapData.xls 42052 42052_Book.pdf --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
