Business Advice Services

The Vendor is required business advice to pre-venture and existing for-profit small businesses located in county on an ongoing basis.
• Small Business Development Center Network provides advising, training, and resources for small businesses throughout the state. Our Centers assist business owners in every aspect of business development and management.
• Provide confidential, individualized advising sessions in-person or on Zoom to for-profit business owners
and potential owners. Advising topics may include, but are not limited to:
• Business formation and structure
• Business plan development
• Pre-venture feasibility and startup guidance
• Operations Management
• Financial management (including bookkeeping, budgeting, tax planning and cash flow)
• Marketing and sales strategies
• Human resource management
• Accessing sources of capital and funding
• Commercialization of products
• Intellectual property protection
• Utilization of artificial intelligence in business operations
• Cybersecurity best practices
• Business transition, exit planning, and succession
• Business resilience and recovery
• Strategic planning and growth