Challenge
Rebecca Sweet had a lot of experience: teaching dance, performing and managing a studio. But she also had a great desire to launch her own business – a studio that offered dance instruction in a modern facility where the emphasis is on fun and proficiency in social and competitive Ballroom and Latin dancing. Rebecca knew she had a great idea, but she wasn’t sure what to do next, so she called COSE.
COSE referred Rebecca to NEO411.biz, for assistance finding resources to move her idea forward.
Solution
NEO411.biz held a detailed conversation with Rebecca to identify exactly where she was in her business launch process and to identify the support gaps that needed to be filled. Both NEO411.biz and Rebecca concluded that she needed help finding a suitable space, putting together a business plan, incorporating her business and obtaining financing.
To meet these needs, NEO411.biz provided Rebecca with:
- website referrals for incorporation assistance;
- business planning websites;
- referrals to SCORE and Business Advisers of Cleveland;
- and referrals to women-owned business organizations, including NAWBO-Cleveland.
Results
Rebecca used the information provided by NEO411.biz to incorporate her business and start her business plan. She then worked directly with Business Advisers of Cleveland to refine her plan, do market research and identify an area in which to locate in her studio.
Ultimately, Viva Dance Studio qualified for SBA financing through Sky Bank, signed a lease for a Strongsville site … and will be opening for business in April 2005.
“The team at NEO411.biz was great. They quickly understood exactly what my needs were and got me connected directly to people and resources who could help me start my business.”
Rebecca Sweet
Owner – Viva Dance Studio, LLC
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