Resources

The NMSBDC State Office provides research tools for the entire statewide program. As counselors, we are able to provide research data to our clients as part of our no-cost services that we provide to all New Mexican entrepreneurs.

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Diagnostic Business Counseling

Please view this recording as soon as possible and before your first counseling session with an actual SBDC Client.

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IBIS World (Industry Reports)

IBISWorld is a comprehensive industry and market research database firm that provides information and analysis on more than 700 industries worldwide. The information available through IBISWorld can benefit business owners, investors, employees and job candidates, and students and researchers. The company’s stated goal is to “help organizations make better business decisions.”

Account invitation will be sent to user by the Lead Center at the time of hire. 

Training:  https://help.ibisworld.com/en/collections/5451372-getting-started

6/27/25 – Internal Training Video: “IBISWorld Review”   

Kala Montena is our Client Relationship Manager and can assist with login credentials and training on how to use the platform efficiently. 

Office:  917 267 0279  Email:  kala.montena@ibisworld.com

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Data Axle Reference Solutions (Business listing database)

Training: Register for free training, offered twice monthly

Training: https://www.data-axle.com/what-we-do/reference-solutions/webinars/

10/29/24 – Internal Training Video: “Data Axle Review”

User Name: Your email address

Password: The vendor will issue a temporary password once the Lead Center has notified them to add you to the account. Once the temporary password is entered you will be prompted to change your password.

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South Dakota Financial Model Tool Spreadsheet

Activation Code:

56LPKN3G

To implement, open your master copy of the workbook to the USE tab. Towards the bottom of the page, replace the expired code with this new code and save.
As you re-open client copies of the workbook, you will need to follow a similar process.

11/6/20  – Internal Training Video:  “South Dakota Financial Model Tool”

1/24/25 – Internal Training Video:  “Financial Modeling Made Simple: The Why and How of the South Dakota Financial Projection Tool”

3/28/25 –  Internal Training Video:  “Financial Modeling Made Simple: The Why and How of the South Dakota Financial Projection Tool”

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NM SBDC Recovery Model - example

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Vertical IQ

Vertical IQ is an innovative industry intelligence platform designed to help small business advisors elevate their expertise to build strong long-lasting relationships with clients through actionable comprehensive analysis.

Training:

6-minute navigation video

15-minute navigation video

General Site Orientation Training – Open to all registered users, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month, must be logged in to access and register for training.

Resource Center/Helpful Videos  – The Resource Center contains quick resource guides, videos and other useful information to help you get the most out of Vertical IQ. Must be logged in to access resource center.

Users independently create their own accounts. The Lead Center will provide account creation instructions at the time of hire.  

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SBDCNet

SBDCNet is the U.S. Small Business Administration’s official national information clearinghouse for the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) network.

Provides Free business research, market & demographic reports, industry snapshots, financial data, site-location/GIS‐mapping services, guidance on topics like digital marketing, licensing, and more.

User Name  and  Password  will be provided by the vendor  once the Lead Center has notified them to add you to the account. Once the temporary password is entered you will be prompted to change your password.

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Our Association Website

Member login:

americassbdc
sbdcstar

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Client Homework Sheet