Small Biz Blueprint was created to make starting and growing a small business more accessible and less overwhelming. Our goal is to provide practical tools, clear guidance, and trusted resources that help entrepreneurs move from ideas to action.
This website is built on a shared commitment to empowering small business owners with knowledge they can use. It was created through a collaboration between Christina Rhone, a local librarian with a background in academic, school, and public libraries, and Phydesia Lewis, Director of the Small Business Center at Alamance Community College, who brings over 30 years of experience in business consulting and workforce development.
The site was developed by Christopher Rhone, CEO of Arctic Raven Games.
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The Business Reality Checker helps you turn a business idea into a real plan by walking you through the questions that actually matter like costs, time, readiness, and next steps.
Use the budget worksheets to understand what you can realistically afford.
One step at a time, try not to skip so your plan is not missing critical parts.
Get a clear snapshot of what is strong, what is missing, and what you should do next.
This is built for people starting small businesses, side hustles, creators, and anyone who wants a structured way to check if their plan makes sense before spending money.
Start the questionnaire and get a clear direction in under 10 minutes.
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