No-Cost, Confidential Consulting
Our consultants care about your growth. With a variety of business expertise on our team, we can help you in nearly every area of your business, whether you’re just getting started or are already in business. The best part? It’s at no cost to you (under a few conditions, of course). Here’s our consulting process:
Due to high levels of need in consulting due to COVID-19, we have limited capacity to get to all requests. Right now we only have space for specific questions about financial statements and loan estimations until further notice. Before requesting consulting, please use these free e-videos.
- Preparing a Balance Sheet
- Preparing a Cash Budget
- Creating a Profit and Loss Statement
- Assessing Your Company’s Financial Needs
You can also find more COVID-19 specific resources for your business here.
For non-COVID related consulting, use the buttons below.
We match you with consultants whose expertise meets your needs. Prior to meeting with a consultant for the first time, people who are not yet in business must attend Start-Up Basics, so that we can get an idea of where you are at and how to best help you. After attending, you will be all set for a consulting appointment!
At your first session, we will help you set goals and determine which combination of consultants, training and programs will get you there. Bring a list of questions or topics you’d like to discuss. We’ll be dedicated to your success, and in return we expect you to come prepared and on time to consulting appointments and classes. Here are a few of the areas our consultants can help you set goals for:
We expect growth from our clients. We have an advanced online system that allows you to track your progress. On an annual basis, we report aggregated client data to show the strength of our small business community so we can continue to provide you with affordable and no-cost services. To update your business statistics along the way, view upcoming appointments, register for appointments and more, sign-in to your client dashboard. We also invite you to tell us your story.
STARTING A BUSINESS
Market Analysis
Business Planning
Registration and Licenses
Funding Sources
Financial Planning
Accounting Systems
GROWING A BUSINESS
Marketing and Sales
Social Media
Websites
Financial Analysis
Capital Formation
Hiring and Managing Employees
Certifications and Contracting
SUSTAINING A BUSINESS
Valuation
Financial Analysis
Capital Formation
Re-branding
Employee Growth
Exit Strategies
Community Engagement
