Best Small Business Resources in the Lincoln Area
Starting a business is a life-changing experience. Nebraska has dozens of great resources to help entrepreneurs get started. Our team researched and vetted organizations in the Lincoln area and compiled our list of recommended resources in this article.
You can also read our guide to starting a business in Nebraska.
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NMotion
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Description
NMotion encourages entrepreneurs to grow their business idea through the NMotion Labs program. The NMotion Labs includes personalized workshops, dedicated staff help, coworking space, and more. NMotion also offers a 90-day accelerator with dedicated mentors and experts to help you grow.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
FUSE Coworking
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Description
FUSE Coworking offers office space with basic amenities, social events with other entrepreneurs who use the space, and educational lectures and workshops.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Lincoln Public Library
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Description
The local library has databases and books particularly for entrepreneurs, and you can make an appointment with a librarian to learn how to best utilize these resources.
Restrictions
Library card required for most resources.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
136 S 14th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-8500
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON - SATt: 10 am - 6 pm
SUN: 12 pm - 6 pm
Lincoln SCORE
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Offers Free Service
Description
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
NBDC Lincoln
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Offers Free Service
Description
The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Rural Enterprise Assistance Project REAP WBC
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Description
Women's Business Centers are nationwide programs established by the SBA to assist women in starting small businesses. Some of these centers are combined with other local organizations and use that relationship to offer even more services. Each Women's Business Center has counselors who can provide mentorship and assistance with business planning. Women’s Business Centers also provide a network of other businesses, and some have loan programs available
Restrictions
The Women's Business Centers are, as the name implies, meant for women primarily.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth