Free Business Counseling

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Counseling - SBDCs provide free, one-on-one counseling designed to find practical solutions to business problems. Our job is one of education and guidance.
Below is a partial list of services. Contact us for additional information.
  • Business Plan Assistance
  • Business Certifications (MBE, WBE, 8a)
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Financial Projection Development
  • Government Procurement Opportunities
  • Human Resource Activity Assessment
  • Identification of Sources of Capital/Financing
  • Market Research Assistance
  • Marketing Plan Development
  • Review of Advertising Strategies
  • Review of Inventory Control Procedures
   
Information - Access to information is essential to maintaining a competitive edge. The SBDCs utilize a wide variety of resources including online and Internet databases to help small businesses obtain the timely, detailed, relevant information necessary to make sound business decisions.
   
Client Qualifications - Any existing small business firm or individual interested in owning a business may receive assistance from the SBDCs. There are no charges associated with one-on-one counseling. Small fees may be charged for costs associated with training courses.

Updated 6/3/2010 2:29:42 PM