In the business world, there are no guarantees. Starting a small business presents many unique challenges and success is far from certain.

At First Financial Bank we believe in small business. We understand that success takes hard work, commitment, dedication, planning and energy. We believe that our experience and commitment to small business has aided in fostering our customers’ growth and success.

For new businesses, we believe a key to success is the development of a business plan. The bottom line is that if you invest time and energy into a business plan, the chances for success are much greater.

The Small Business Development Center (“SBDC”) has extensive resources available to help you start or expand your small business:

• Free Counseling
• Seminars on Business Planning
• Assistance in Writing Business Plans

To learn more about how the SBDC can help your business succeed, please visit their web site:

http://www.indstate.edu/sbdc/

Score

SCORE is a non-profit organization sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is manned by a staff of retired executives and former small business owners who volunteer their time and talents to assist entrepreneurs in starting a business or expanding their business through one-on-one counseling and business development workshops.

SCORE offers:

• Counseling
• Literature and briefs on business topics
• Business Workshops

To learn more about how SCORE can help your business succeed, please visit their web site:

http://www.scorechapter661.org/