Have you owned a business before or are you looking to grow your business? The SBDC can help:

1st Step: Take a look at the resources SBDC has made available for Growth Business -

• WebNotes
• Small Biz U
• Other Resources
• Events - Workshops and Conferences

2nd Step: Consider working with one of our experienced business consultants in the areas of management, environmental and energy and global trade. Simply complete a Request for Consulting form and you will be contacted by a business consultant to schedule an appointment within 10 business days. Below is a description of the services that can be provided.

Through our consulting services and training workshops, the SBDC can provide education in:

• Accounting and basic recordkeeping
• Advertising and sales promotion
• Business organization structuring
• Business planning
• Business registration and licensing
• Business taxes
• Energy efficiency and waste minimization
• Environmental management strategies
• Export Basics
• Financial planning and cash-flow analysis
• Finding sources of financing for environmental upgrades
• General business management
• Health and safety requirements
• Marketing strategy and market research
• New technology development
• Personnel recruitment, benefits, and policies
• Strategic direction and planning