The Business Information Systems Network (BISNet) is an on-line, wide area network telecommunication system that provides information and links related to small business development. The Information Center, Training Center, and Funding Resources sections contain useful business and community development educational material.

The Information Center contains a section with a suggested business plan outline. Details and questions to be addressed are expanded on in the sections called: Home

Cover sheet, Statement of Purpose & Table of Contents, The Business, Financial Data

And Supporting Documents.

The Training Center is designed to provide online training materials to the rural community and prospective small business owners, is a cooperative effort of the 1890 universities. By clicking on a selection to the right, you can explore interactive documents that will assist you in writing an effective business plan or a successful proposal for public/private funding. You can also learn to use a new software application.

Funding Resources provide opportunities for persons seeking grants, fellowships, scholarships, and the like to locate helpful information. The grants' information is divided among corporate, foundation, and government sources. Several sources make available recurring grants.  Usually, the application deadlines occur about the same time each year. Look for new announcements in the federal register to learn the exact dates and areas of emphasis for each program.