Nebraska Business Development Center: Business consulting in evaluating business ideas, writing an effective business plan and getting financing; includes services of Entrepreneurshop. Contact: 402-595-1158; http://nbdc.unomaha.edu, http://nbdc.unomaha.edu/about/eshop.cfm

NebraskaEDGE Program, Center for Applied Rural Innovation, a part of UNL Extension: Community-based education throughout the state for adults interested in starting, improving or expanding a business; comprehensive educational courses to enhance business knowledge and build practical management skills; help for business owners to develop a business plan. Contact: http://nebraskaedge.unl.edu; 402-472-4138 or 800-328-2851.