About
Regional Economic Advancement, a division of Indian Hills Community College, provides a variety of services to both existing businesses and individuals working to start a business. Through our Small Business Development Center we offer consulting in the following areas:
• Business Planning
• Financing
• General Management
• Marketing
We also offer a variety of short courses in a myriad of business related fields, work with businesses to provide customized training for employees, and provide one-on-one coaching for individuals interested in starting their own businesses. Our services are available in the following counties: Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, and Wayne.
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
- Business Plan Training
- Feasibility Studies
- International Market Research
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
- Research Training
Management Issues and Training
- Leadership/Professional Development
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
- Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
- Assistance in Finding Government Funding
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
Marketing/Sales
- Advertising
- Competitive Analysis
- E-Commerce
- Feasibility Studies
- Research (International Markets)
- Market Plan Development
- Research (Domestic Markets)
- Internet Marketing
Training
- Annual Budget
- Bookkeeping
- Business Management
- Cash Flow Projections
- E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web
- Financial Statements
- Health & Safety
- Home-Based Business
- International Trade
- Marketing Plan
- Pre-Business Planning
- Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business
- Financial Resources for Non-Retail Business
Product Development
Human Resources