Step-by-step Instructions on how You can Become a KSBDC Client

Start-Up Business l Existing Business l Purchasing a Business

Start-Up Business

If you are starting a business, please complete the following:

1. Read the Statement of Understanding. Please print and bring a signed copy to your first meeting with your KSBDC consultant.
2. Complete the Start-Up Business Assessment online or download the following PDF form.
3. Complete the Counseling Information Form.
4.If you downloaded the PDF forms, you will need to fax them to a KSBDC center or to the KSBDC state office. If you submitted the forms in our online assessment, your information will be forwarded to a KSBDC center near you. If you do not hear from them within 3 working days, please call a center near you or the state office.

Existing Business

If you are already in business, please complete the following:

1. Read the Statement of Understanding Page. Please print and bring a signed copy to your first meeting with your KSBDC consultant.
2. Complete the Existing Business Assessment or download the following PDF form.
3. Complete the Counseling Information Form.
4. If you downloaded the PDF forms, you will need to fax them to a KSBDC center or to the KSBDC state office. If you submitted the forms in our online assessment, your information will be forwarded to a KSBDC center near you. If you do not hear from them within 3 working days, please call a center near you or the state office.

Purchasing a Business  

If you are purchasing an existing business, please:

1. Follow the steps of the start-up business above.
2. Please collect 3 years financials & tax returns of the business you are purchasing to discuss with your KSBDC consultant.
3. Please collect the information on the asking price of the business you are purchasing to discuss this with your KSBDC consultant.
4. Complete the Counseling Information Form.
5. Please get a listing of the assets included with the business purchase and their fair market value.
6. Take a look at the the Checklist for Buying a Business and the Buying a Business Resources section on this website in advance of meeting with a KSBDC consultant.

Please note: Individuals receiving KSBDC services are required to complete SBA Form 641. Click here to review the form. These forms are also available at the KSBDC center.

  Note: Many of the KSBDC forms and documents are in PDF format. If you do not have a PDF reader, click here to go to Adobe and download a free PDF reader.