Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

• Business Issues Related to a Specific City
• Community Involvement
• Issues of the Hispanic Business Community
• Issues Related to the Geographic Location of a Business
• Legislative Issues
• Race Relations Issues
• Small Business Issues
• State Business Issues
• Women’s Business Issues

Business Planning

• Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
• Business Plan Training
• Census Data
• Feasibility Studies
• Market Plan Development
• Market Research

Management Issues and Training

• Human Resources
• Leadership/Professional Development
• Recruiting Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

• Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
• Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
• Assistance in Finding Government Funding
• Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
• Consulting
• Historic Tax Credits
• Insurance Information
• Loan Providers
• Tax Credit Assistance
• Technology Grants

Import Assistance

• Locating Distributors
• Marketing
• Methods of Payment
• Networking
• Trade Education

Libraries and Research Organizations

• Business Research Resources
• Demographic/Census Data

Marketing/Sales

• Advertising
• Brochure Design
• Census Data
• Competitive Analysis
• E-Commerce
• Feasibility Studies
• Internet Marketing
• Market Plan Development
• Research (Domestic Markets)
• Web Site Development

Networking Organizations

• Demographically Based
• Geographically Based
• Home Based
• Industry Specific
• Small Business/General

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

• Computer Equipment
• Conference/Meeting and Event Space
• Incubator Space
• Office Equipment and Furniture
• Office Space

Economic and Site Development

• Consulting
• Economic Forecasting
• Environmental Compliance Assistance
• Legislative Agendas
• Revitalization
• Site Location Assistance
• State Tax Credits and Assistance

Tax Services

• Assistance
• State Tax Credit Information & Assistance

Technical Assistance

• Commercialization
• Computerized Bookkeeping (installation & training)
• Technical Support
• Training
• Website Development

Training

• Business Management
• Business Plan
• Cash Flow Projections
• E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web
• Financial Resources for Non-Retail Business
• Financial Statements
• Home-Based Business
• Marketing Plan
• Pre-Business Planning
• Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business
• Skilled Workforce and/or Apprenticeship Program

Product Development

• Product Design & Development
• Prototype Development

Nonprofit Development

• Accounting
• Board Development
• Funds Development
• Human Resources
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Services

Buying or Selling a Business

• Buying or Selling a Franchise
• Purchasing an Existing Business

Starting a Business

• Business Research
• Feasibility Studies
• Forming a Business
• Registration, Licenses and Permits
• Startup Business Counseling

Mentoring

• Mentoring Program

Freight & Distribution

• Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers

Human Resources

• Employee Development
• Hiring, Retention & Education
• Policies & Procedures

Internship Programs & Student Services

• Student Research Projects

Franchising

• Buying or Selling a Franchise

Export Assistance

• Locating Distributors
• Marketing
• Methods of Payment
• Networking