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Overview

Some organizations support all types of entrepreneurs and business owners, others specialize in serving only specific sub-groups. In each category below, please check the types of clients which you provide direct technical services for. Please mark all that apply, see below for an example.

Example
Support Specialize Description
Your organization provides this option
Your organization specializes in providing this option
Your organization does not provide this option

Underserved Communities

Does your organization SPECIALIZE in serving underserved businesses:

Support Specialize Underserved Communities
African AmericanAfrican American ownership is at least 51%
AsianAsian ownership is at least 51%
CaucasianCaucasian ownership is at least 51%
HispanicHispanic ownership is at least 51%
Immigrant
LGBTQ
Native AmericanNative American ownership is at least 51%
OtherOther ethnicity ownership is at least 51%
Persons with Disabilities
Veteran
WomanThe business is at least 51% woman owned

Business Stage

Select the stages of business your organization serves.

Support Specialize Business Stage
ConceptThinking about starting a business
Start UpIn the mix/first year of business
Established BusinessGone through all of the startup aspects
Revenue > $1 millionAnnual revenues are over $1 million per year

Industry

Select the industries your organization serves.

Support Specialize Industry
AgricultureAgriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
ArtsIndependent artists, writers, performers, arts and sports events
BiosciencesPharmaceutical, medical supply, chemical and oil manufacturing, scientific and technology services, computer repair
EnergyEnergy and utilities
Finance
High TechManufacturing of service industry machinery, computers, communications and AV equipment, semiconductors, control instruments, optical and aerospace products; architecture, engineering and computer design services
Information TechnologySoftware, telecommunications, IP and Web, securities
Life Science
Manufacturing/ProductionManufacturing (not including bioscience and high tech manufacturing)
National Security
Other (Specify)
RestaurantRestaurants, hotels, inns, accommodations, food service
RetailRetail trade, Internet sales
ServicesAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (janitorial, landscaping, office administration, telemarketing, security, travel agency, collections, repossessions)
TourismTourism, recreation
Transportation/LogisticsTransportation, trucking, warehousing
WholesaleWholesale trade, distributors

Services You Offer

This section will match prospective clients with the services you offer. The services indicated will determine what assistance clients are contacting your organization for assistance with. Please use the list below and indicate ONLY those services that you directly provide, as opposed to services for which you would know where to refer the client. This will save entrepreneurs time and your organizations frustration. Please indicate a specialty area if one applies.

Asistencia para hablantes de español

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Asistencia empresarial de habla hispana

Business Planning

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
Business Plan Training
Census Data
Feasibility Studies
International Market Research
Market Plan Development
Market Research
Research Training

Buying or Selling a Business

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Buying or Selling a Franchise
Purchasing an Existing Business

Certifications

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Green Certification
Targeted Small Business Certification

Economic and Site Development

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Consulting
Economic Forecasting
Environmental Compliance Assistance
Legislative Agendas
Main Street Program Services
Revitalization
Site Location Assistance
State Tax Credits and Assistance
Watershed Planning

Export Assistance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
CE Certification (for exports to Europe)
Certificates of Origin
Documentation
Export Licensing
Identification of Foreign Markets
INCO Terms
Locating Distributors
Marketing
Methods of Payment
Networking
Research of Foreign Markets
Trade Education

Financial Resources and Assistance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
Assistance in Finding Government Funding
Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
Brownfield Tax Credits
Consulting
Energy Loan Fund
Equity Providers
Financial Assistance for International Trade Shows
Historic Tax Credits
Individual Development Accounts
Insurance Information
Loan Packaging
Loan Providers
Tax Credit Assistance
Technology Grants

Franchising

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Buying or Selling a Franchise

Freight & Distribution

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Freight & Distribution
Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers

Human Resources

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Employee Development
Hiring, Retention & Education
Policies & Procedures

Import Assistance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Documentation
Identification of Foreign Markets
Import Licensing
INCO Terms
Locating Distributors
Marketing
Methods of Payment
Networking
Trade Education

Industry 4.0

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service

Internship Programs & Student Services

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Internship Programs
Student Marketing Projects
Student Research Projects
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Legal Services

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Contract Review
Entity Formation Assistance
Government Compliance Assistance
Lease Review
Patent Information, Trademark & Copyright Information
Purchasing a Business

Libraries and Research Organizations

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Business Research Resources
Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues and Training

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
General Employment Law Advice
Human Resources
Insurance Information
Leadership/Professional Development
Mentoring
Recruiting Assistance

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
High Tech Development
Life Sciences Development
Manufacturing Development
Wet Lab Incubator

Marketing/Sales

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Advertising
Brochure Design
Census Data
Competitive Analysis
E-Commerce
Feasibility Studies
Identification of Foreign Markets
Internet Marketing
Market Plan Development
Research (Domestic Markets)
Research (International Markets)
Student Provided Research
Web Site Development

Mentoring

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Mentoring Program

Networking Organizations

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Demographically Based
Geographically Based
Home Based
Industry Specific
Small Business/General

Nonprofit Development

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Accounting
Board Development
Funds Development
Human Resources
Organizational Audits
Strategic Planning
Technical Services

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Commercial Kitchen Facilities
Computer Equipment
Conference/Meeting and Event Space
Incubator Space
Office Equipment and Furniture
Office Space
Retail Space
Accelerator
Co-Work

Product Development

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Auditing
Patent Information
Product Design & Development
Prototype Development

Public Policy and Government Relations

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Business Issues Related to a Specific City
Community Involvement
Contractors Issues
Energy Issues
Federal Business Issues
International Procurement
Issues of the African American Business Community
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

Regulatory Compliance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Advising
Bonding
Codes
Environmental Compliance Assistance
Government Requirements
Insurance Requirements
International Regulatory Compliance
Patent Information
Registration, Licenses and Permits
Trademark & Copyright Information

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Bid Matching and Preparation
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Government & Military Specifications
HUB Zone Certification
Obtaining Corporate Contracts
Obtaining Government Contracts
Price History
Registration Assistance
Selling to Foreign Governments & Businesses
Subcontracting Opportunities
Training
Women, Minority & Business Disadvantaged Certification

Starting a Business

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Business Research
Feasibility Studies
Forming a Business
Registration, Licenses and Permits
Startup Business Counseling

Tax Services

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Assistance
State Tax Credit Information & Assistance
Training

Technical Assistance

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Commercialization
Computerized Bookkeeping (installation & training)
Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy
Industrial Technology Research
Pollution Prevention
Technical Support
Technology Transfer
Training
Website Development

Training

Provide Service Specialize in Service Service
Annual Budget
Bookkeeping
Business Management
Business Plan
Cash Flow Projections
E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web
Financial Resources for Non-Retail Business
Financial Statements
Hazardous Waste Generation Avoidance
Health & Safety
Home-Based Business
International Trade
Marketing Plan
Pre-Business Planning
Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business
Skilled Workforce and/or Apprenticeship Program