U.S.- India Chamber of Commerce – Dallas/Fort Worth

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

• Business Issues Related to a Specific City
• Small Business Policy
• Women’s Business

Business Planning

• Write a business plan
• Research a business idea

Management Issues

• Recruiting Assistance
• Human Resources
• Insurance Requirements
• Leadership/Professional Development

Find Funding

• Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training

International Business

• Import/Export Certification and Licensing
• Networking
• Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
• Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
• Locating Foreign Distributors
• Trade Education and Training

Legal Services

• Forming a Business

Research Sources and Libraries

• Business Research Resources
• Demographic/Census Data

Marketing & Sales

• Student Marketing Projects
• Advertising
• Brochure Design
• Competitive Analysis
• Demographics/Census Data
• Social Media Marketing / E-Commerce
• Feasibility Studies
• Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
• Market Plan Development and Training
• Market Research
• Web Site Development

Networking & Associations

• Demographically Based
• Geographically Based
• Home Based
• Industry Specific
• International Trade
• Small Business/General

Become Supplier or Vendor

• Certification: Women, Minority, Disadvantaged, Etc.
• Bid Matching and Preparation
• Government & Military Specifications
• HUB zone Certification
• Obtaining Corporate Contracts
• Obtaining Government Contracts
• Price History
• Registration Assistance
• Selling to Foreign Governments & Businesses
• Subcontracting Opportunities

Site and Business Location

• Incubator Space
• Conference/Meeting and Event Space
• Lease Review

Economic Development

• Economic Forecast
• Environmental Compliance
• Lease Review
• Revitalization
• Tax Credits

Permits and Regulations

• International Regulatory Compliance
• Bonding
• Building Codes and Zoning
• Environmental Compliance
• Government Requirements
• Insurance Requirements
• Registration, licenses and permits
• Patent Information
• Trademark & Copyright Information

Tax Services

• State and Federal Tax Training
• State Tax Credit Information
• Tax Credits
• Tax Preparation Assistance
• Tax Registration

Technical Assistance

• Commercialization
• Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
• Industrial Technology Research
• Pollution Prevention
• Technology Transfer
• Website Development

Training

• Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
• Business Plan Training and Assistance
• Business Management and Strategy Training
• Human Resources Training
• International Trade Training
• Startup or Pre-Launch Training
• Trade Education and Training

New Product Development

• Patent Information
• Product Design & Development
• Prototype Development

Nonprofit & Social Enterprise

• Accounting
• Board Development
• Funds Development
• Human Resources
• Organizational Audits
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Services

Buying or Selling a Business

• Buying or Selling a Franchise
• Purchasing an Existing Business
• Valuation

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

• Commercialization
• High Tech Development
• Industrial Technology Research
• Life Sciences Development
• Manufacturing Development

Hiring & Managing People

• Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
• Retention
• Workforce Incentives

Internship Programs and Student Services

• Internship Program
• Student marketing Projects
• Student Research Projects
• Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Startup / Form a Business

• Startup business counseling
• Formation & registration
• Tax issues & ID numbers
• Find location / office
• Other startup issues

Mentors

• Mentoring Programs
• Peer Training Programs