Studies show that many times small businesses are more likely to succeed if they have the proper administrative and technical support. Many entrepreneurs find that renting space and setting up essential support functions is financially overwhelming and energy draining just at a time when their resources and energy are most needed for development of the enterprise. This is the need the BDC will fill.

Many times access to capital is the biggest hurdle new businesses have. The Fred Jones name is widely recognized in the Oklahoma business community. When a client joins the BDC, they will find the Fred Jones name and reputation can help them meet and network with potential investors. The BDC will assist clients by preparing them to meet with bankers and other non-traditional lenders such as "angel investors" and venture capitalists.

The visibility clients will receive by being associated with the BDC and the mere access to the wide array of services offered are tremendous benefits to being a client of the BDC. Couple these with flexible payment options for these and other basic services and the fact that the current tax laws for incubators in Oklahoma allow for income generated by qualified incubator clients to be earned free of state income tax for up to 10 years make the BDC a perfect business alliance for entrepreneurial companies.