Business Resource Center

Business Plan Outline

The Kansas Small Business Development Center, located at Fort Hays State University, is a great resource for entrepreneurs as well as existing businesses who are wanting to make changes.

The KSBDC has created a free business plan tool that is available online to assist entrepreneurs with the business planning process. Developing a business plan is the first stage in starting a business. The business plan tool includes: guide, templates and forms, professional video instruction, a brainstorm capturing feature, consulting assistance and 26 professional interactive tutorials. The business plan tool is available at https://businessplancreator.fhsu.edu/ksbdc/business-tools.

The KSBDC also offers classes and business development seminars at little or no cost. Their website is www.fhsu.edu/ksbdc, or you may contact the center by email at ksbdc@fhsu.edu or by phone at 785.628.5615.

Norton City/County Economic Development is also available to assist entrepreneurs in developing a business plan. For an appointment, please contact the office at 785.874.4816 or nortoned@nortoncountyks.gov.

Mike Posson, Executive Director
Norton City/County Economic Development

It’s a very competitive market out there with 2% unemployment in Norton County and 3% Statewide, it can be really tough to fill those vacancies. One suggestion to maximize your exposure is to utilize all possible resources for listing your unfilled positions including www.kansasworks.com, www.nextechclassifieds.com, www.discovernorton.com and other top national sites with search engine capabilities such as Indeed and CareerBuilder.

Norton County Demolition Program

After completing the application, please return it to the Norton County Clerk.

Norton County Revolving Loans

The following organizations or utility providers manage revolving loan funds to help new and existing businesses in Norton County. Please utilize the following contact information to receive an application. Norton City/County Economic Development is available to assist with the application process and/or business plan writing.