Business Resources

Kansas E-Community Entrepreneurship Centers provide support for hiring, payroll setup, and HR compliance. Find the center nearest you for personalized assistance.

Post job openings and connect with qualified candidates statewide using KansasWorks, the official Kansas employment portal.

The official IRS guide detailing federal tax obligations for employers, including withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and correct employee classification.

Free, downloadable templates—cash flow projections, budgets, and balance sheets—from SCORE to help you plan and manage your finances.

Search thousands of federal grant opportunities for small businesses at all stages.

One-on-one guidance to assess your financial position and prepare your business for funding.

Explore state-administered tax credits, workforce training grants, and other incentives available through the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Step-by-step instructions to create and optimize your free Google Business Profile, boosting visibility in Google Search and Maps.

Free, customizable Canva templates for logos, flyers, social media graphics, and basic websites—no design experience required.

Match with a certified SBDC marketing advisor for one-on-one strategy sessions on branding, outreach, and customer engagement.

Use this tool to visualize your customer journey and identify where prospects are dropping off.

Top free CRM platform that will help to manage contacts, track deals, and automate outreach.

Hands-on workshops from the Kansas SBDC covering prospecting, closing techniques, and building effective sales pipelines.

A step-by-step SBA checklist to evaluate your business’s readiness for growth, covering operations, finance, and legal considerations.

Contact information for Seward County planning and zoning offices to guide site approvals, permits, and land use compliance.

Localized guide—powered by the SBA—on launching or scaling online sales channels, including platform selection and digital marketing tips.

Get matched with an experienced volunteer mentor through SCORE for free, confidential business guidance.

Monthly peer-group discussions facilitated by the Kansas SBDC where entrepreneurs share insights and tackle common challenges.

Stay up to date on upcoming workshops, webinars, and professional development events hosted by the Kansas SBDC and partner organizations.

A comprehensive PDF from the Seward County Development Corporation outlining property tax abatements, financing tools, and the most popular state incentives for businesses locating in or expanding within Seward County

The Kansas Department of Commerce offers a suite of programs—such as Community Development Block Grants, workforce training grants, and export assistance—to support both new and existing businesses across the state.

Seward County businesses can schedule free, confidential counseling with a Financial Services Specialist or Business Navigator through the Kansas SBDC network to get help with financial planning, funding preparation, and operational strategy