Consulting Training Resources

Your Small Business Success is our Business

Valley Community Small Business Development Center assists existing businesses to be competitive in a complex marketplace and helps new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership. Through trainings, consultations and referrals these services are offered:

Business Planning and Management

• Business Start-Up Assistance
• Business Plan Development
• Expansion and Growth
• Licensing and Permits
• Buying and Selling a Business

Marketing

• Identifying Market Niches
• Advertising and Promotional Strategies
• Business Feasibility Evaluation
• Marketing Plan Development
• Pricing, Products, Services
• Social Media
• SEO Optimization

Specialized Assistance

• International Trade
• Veterans Assistance
• Patents and Trademarks
• Location and Site Analysis
• Government Procurement

Financial Management Counseling

• Cash Flow Management
• Funding Options
• Loan Application Assistance
• Financial Analysis and Projections
• Business Valuation and Strategies
• Tax Planning and Requirements
• Payroll Management

Resources

• Customized Research
• Professional Advisors
• Business Training and Workshops
• Business Library
• Online Resources

Business Advisors

Our experts work with businesses in a confidential, one-to-one relationship. Advisors offer guidance and expertise to help expand your business. The SBDC provides the tools you need to grow and succeed.

Business Training

SBDC business advisors and experts in various fields, present low-cost, informative seminars and workshops designed to give small business owners immediate knowledge they can put into action in improving business success.