Business Resources

Kyle Bergen & Andrew Rowles, Wayward Lane Brewing. ASPIRE award winner, 2023

SEEC is here to support your entrepreneurial journey in Schoharie County. Explore the resources and information below to help drive your business success, including:

7 Steps to Success
Business Blueprint Series
Professional Business Consulting
SEEC Offerings

7 Steps to Success

Starting a new business in Schoharie County, or already have one? SEEC has compiled a step-by-step checklist for entrepreneurs to use as reference, guidance, and support while sorting out the logistics and planning of your business. These steps are crucial to both new and existing businesses when planning future goals, identifying needs, and implementing the proper strategies to ensure developmental goals are met.

  • EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS A BUSINESS PLAN!

    Not only is a business plan a key tool in helping you to shape the trajectory of your business, often times, it is a required document for things like a business loans and grant applications.

    • SCORE can help guide you through the entire process from “What is a business plan?" to crafting one of your own.

    Already have a comprehensive Business plan? Great!

    View Templates in SEEC's Business Blueprint Series

  • All businesses are unique and each potential location may have different needs based on zoning, previous use, scope of work, etc.. There are many factors to consider such as proximity to customers, similar business clusters, parking needs, proper zoning, and tenant build-out to name a few.

    • Before signing a lease or purchasing a property we strongly urge you to contact a Schoharie County Planner at 518-295-8770 to discuss your potential location and business type.

  • Once you’ve identified the best location and consulted with local officials, pick your team of professionals to complete any necessary work.

    Time is money, and it is often better to hire the appropriate professionals from the start. Picking a qualified team can get your work done right, the first time.

  • There are many funding considerations to make when you are starting your business. Some options are:

  • Here are some resources to consider while determining which legal structure is right for you and your business:

  • NY Department of State requires licensing for a variety of professionals. If you're unsure about your business, check here:

    Visit the municipality in which you intend to conduct business to learn more about building permits, sign permits, and other requirements.

Business Blueprint Series

Whether you’re just beginning your entrepreneurial journey, or well into it already, SEEC encourages the use and guidance of these templates for regular operation. However, often-times these are also necessary requirements for applying to grants and crafting sustainable growth & development strategies.

Business
Plan Template
for New Businesses

Business
Plan Template
for Existing Businesses

Financial Statement Template Gallery

DBA
Certificate

NYS
Company Formation

Professional Business Consulting Resources

SEEC can help to introduce you to local alliances that provide direct resources to positively impact the growth and development goals of your business.