Advisors Toolkit FAQ
What documents do you have in the Document Exchange?
Currently, our collection contains documents such as: sample business plans, brochures, flyers and guides.
I am interested in sharing some materials. How can I submit these items to you?
In order to offer documents of the greatest clarity and resolution, a digital format is preferred. These can be transmitted as attachments to e-mail or on disc. Items may be in different applications, e.g., Word, PowerPoint and pdf format. Read more about how to contribute documents.
How can I fax documents to you?
Fax copies generally produce documentation of mediocre quality and can be questionable for inclusion. We accept paper copies but these must be unwrinkled, clean and of printer quality.
Can I print these documents?
Documents in the Document Exchange are in pdf format. They can be printed in their entirety or by individual pages.
All of the documents are in pdf format. How can I download the Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Get the free Acrobat Reader from Adobe.
I have other questions on the Document Exchange. Who can I speak with?
Call our office at 1-800-689-1912 or e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
En Español: Small Business Documents
Who developed the documents?
The materials were created and submitted to SBDCNET by SBDC and small business organizations throughout the United States and its territories.
What information can I find in this collection?
Sample business plans, startup business guides, checklists for starting a business, power point presentations, and workshop flyers - all in Spanish.
Can I print these documents?
Documents in En Español are in pdf format. They can be printed in their entirety or by individual pages.
I am counseling a Spanish-speaking entrepreneur. I want to search your collection, but I am not familiar with Spanish business terminology.
The specially-developed search engine permits search terms in English and Spanish. The resulting documents will be entirely in Spanish.
All of the documents are in pdf format. How can I download the Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Get the free Acrobat Reader from Adobe.
SBDC Business Advisors' Toolkit:
What is the SBDC Business Advisors' Toolkit?
The SBDC Business Advisors' Toolkit is a working collection of counselor-developed tools: spreadsheets, diagnostic checklists, forms, brochures and articles for use by SBDC Business advisors either to give to clients, or to assist them in their consulting.
How does the toolkit work?
Currently, the toolkit is divided into 16 different subject categories. These will evolve over time as different types of tools/documents are submitted. We are also planning to add a search capability for the toolkit. This will allow for keyword searching of the cataloged tools.
How can I contribute tools or documents?
In order to offer tools/documents of the best resolution, a digital format is preferred. These can be sent to us as attachments to e-mail or sent on disc. Items may be in different formats, e.g., Word, PowerPoint and pdf. When submitting tools, please include the subject category in which it best fits (check the subject categories on the toolkit page). Read more about how to contribute documents.
I tried clicking on the 'Contribute' link at the bottom of the category pages, but got no response?
These links should open up a blank e-mail using whatever mail client (Outlook, Netscape Mail etc.) your browser is set to use. In Internet Explorer you can check this under Tools > Internet Options then choose the Programs tab. In Netscape, check under Edit > Preferences then choose Mail and Newsgroups. If you have difficulties with this just e-mail us your documents as attachments straight from your e-mail application.
Some of the documents are in pdf format. How can I download the Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Get the free Acrobat Reader from Adobe.
