MAC Small Business Development Center

With an entrepreneurial spirit, we provide high impact, quality consulting services and training to help business owners and managers achieve their goals, thereby strengthening the economy of the Southern Arizona region. Our mission is to support Arizona’s economy by helping small businesses achieve success. We strive to promote small business growth, expansion, innovation, and increased productivity for the businesses that we serve. The SBDC provides the following resources to the business community:

• Confidential one-on-one counseling by skilled professionals at no charge
• Referrals to outside resources such as accounting, legal, market research, website development
• Seminars and workshops on a variety of business topics
• Facilitation of strategic planning retreats including implementation of strategic plans
• Focused small group sessions to assist business owners with cash and profit management
• Help in preparing for government contracts and assistance with obtaining certifications at the federal, state, and local levels
• Assistance in accessing both debt and equity capital
• Advising owners in business planning and forecasting

Arizona SBDC Network

Our SBDC is part of a national network of over 1,000 SBDCs administered by the SBA. In Arizona our AZ SBDC Statewide Network office supports our 11 SBDCs and numerous satellite locations. SBDCs work with community organizations and local, state and federal agencies to create a broad network of resources for the small business community.

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The SBDC is located at MAC’s offices at 330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Suite 160. Counselors can be reached by telephone at 520-620-1241.

1. Business Organization and Concept Development

2. Planning and Marketing

3. Financial Development

This is a program with flexible and rotating schedules; culminating in the development of a fully professional business plan. This course has been designed to address mistakes and issues leading to small business failures. Unlike other business training courses, MAC’s course helps businesses plan for the next steps, whether a start-up or an established business. Mac can help turn business ideas into a professional business plan, ready for implementation with the support of a business consultant.

Enrollment in the Business Planning Course includes individual counseling with the instructor during the ten weeks of instruction in English or Spanish. Each cluster consists of four 4-hour sessions. The class time is scheduled on Saturday mornings to allow flexibility to the weekly schedule of business owners.

Cluster 1: Business Organization and Concept Development - covers company overview and business law; industry analysis and competition; and, target market tactics

Cluster 2: Planning and Marketing – covers marketing plan; management and operations; goals and objectives; and, strategic planning.

Cluster 3: Financial Development – covers profiting from financial statements; product/services pricing strategies; key performance indicators; and, financial overview and projections.

An overview session will cover a summary of key points from all three clusters for effectively managing or starting a business.

See calendar for next scheduled cluster or call 520-620-1241.

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Thursday, December 8th | 7:30am – 4pm
University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center
1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721

FREE to Veterans, Active Military, and Family Members.

Refreshments provided. Lunch on your own.
Register by calling: 520-620-1241
or email veterans.sbdc@mac-sa.org

The Microbusiness  Advancement Center childcare workshop is 3 hour program designed to introduce the business principles and resources necessary for childcare providers to manage, develop pricing,and create detailed policies and procedures. Business planning and parent handbooks are the business foundation for developing and growing a childcare business.

Taught by nationally certified trainer, Jerone Davis

Location:
320 N Commerce Park Loop | Santa Cruz Room
Tucson, AZ 85745

Fee: $20

Intuit is giving away $25,000 in hiring grants every month; this month can be your business! Monthly winners are entered to an additional quarterly drawing to double their winnings to $50,000. Business Owners, Employees, Vendors and Customers can nominate and vote for your business. Vote for the business you love and provide a brief comment to increase your chance of winning. 

Your votes help determine which three local businesses win. Anyone, including business owners, can vote by sharing a brief comment about why they love a local business. Nominate TODAY!!

Love A Local Business today and share your nominations with your networks to have them vote for the businesses you love. Through our Love A Local Business, Intuit has awarded over $500,000 in grants to businesses that were nominated by their fans: customers, friends, family members, employees and owners.  It’s Fun, Free and Easy! Don’t miss this opportunity, hire an employee on us!

In collaboration with SCORE of Southern Arizona, the Women’s Business Center and the Small Business Development Center

Session 1:  Uncover the “hot spots” in the 501c3 application (2 hrs.)

During this session you will receive an interpretation of the IRS questions; uncovering crucial questions to avoid errors.  You will also be introduced to the significance of your mission and vision, as well as addressing competition for the dollars.

Session 2:  What you need to know to set up a 501c3 (2 hrs.)

During this session you will learn simple techniques to expedite approval process.  You will also be presented with an overall structure of 501c3 organizations, fees associated and timing, qualifications, and an in-depth look into establishing your vision and mission statements.

Session 3:  The nuts and bolts of a 501c3 organization (2 hrs.)

Set up your non-profit the right way!  During this session you will be presented with accounting and policy requirements related to 501c3 organizations.  You will also learn about financial statements and board representation. In addition, you will learn how to select and develop your board of directors and create a succession plan. An accountant and attorney will be there to answer questions

Session Dates:
Session 1:  November 1st 2-4pm
Session 2:  November 8th  2-4pm
Session 3:  November 15th  2-4pm

Location:
Tucson Police Dept.
Operations Division West
1310 W Miracle Mile
Tucson, AZ  85705

Fee: $30/session or $75 for all 3!

Register in advance by calling 520-620-1241

Each cluster consists of three 4-hour sessions

Cluster 1:  Business Organization and Concept Development
October 1, October 8 & October 15

Cluster 2:  Planning & Marketing
October 22, October 29 & November 5

Cluster 3:  Financial Development
November 12, November 19 & December 3

Overview Session:  4 Hour Session (Putting it all together, resources, next steps)
December 10

Location:  320 N Commerce Park Loop, Sentinel Building, Rillito/Sabino Room
Time:  Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.-12 noon
Cost:  $200 per cluster, or $530 for entire BP course. Scholarships are available for those completing the entire BP course. Call MAC at 520-620-1241 for more information.
* Prerequisite:  Must attend orientation

Register for orientation here

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