No-cost Confidential Consulting
Idaho SBDC business consultants are available by appointment to meet with you to answer questions, discuss ideas, target research, solve problems, and provide guidance on a one-to-one basis on virtually any aspect of business management. These sessions are typically 1 to 1 1/2 hours in length and are free of charge. Meetings are generally held at the Idaho SBDC offices during normal business hours, but special arrangements can be made to accommodate unique circumstances. To arrange an appointment, complete an online registration or call the
Idaho SBDC office nearest you.
Our Consultants
The Idaho SBDC staff is comprised of dedicated professionals, each with unique credentials and past experiences that make them well qualified to assist you with your general and specialized business needs. Most consultants have operated their own small business and also have advanced business degrees. They also are required to continue their professional development. They draw from their educational and business experience to provide practical, relevant advice. The consultants job is one of guidance and education to help business owners identify the challenges they face and the solutions to overcome them. During the initial assessment process, your consultant will help you determine what kind of assistance you need.
In addition to our full-time professional staff, we are able to call on the talents of higher education faculty, business professionals, community and government leaders, retired executives, advanced business students, research assistants, and other knowledgeable individuals who are happy to share their expertise and insights with you.
We recognize that no two businesses are alike. We look forward to building a trusting, one-on-one relationship with you and developing a customized course of action perfectly suited to helping you achieve your personal and professional business goals.
Our Areas of Expertise
The Idaho SBDC's efforts focus on providing in-depth quality assistance to small businesses in all areas which promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity, financial strength, technical excellence, and management improvement.
Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:
Accounting & Bookkeeping Business Plan Development
Capital Acquisition
Computer Applications and MIS
Customer Service & Satisfaction
E-Commerce
Environmental Issues
Family Business Issues
Feasibility Analysis
Financing and Loan Packaging
Financial Analysis
Franchising
Government Contracting
Home-based Businesses
Human Resources
International Trade
Internet Marketing
Inventions, Patents & Copyrights |
Legal Issues
Location Selection
Management
Manufacturing
Marketing & Advertising
Market Research
Minority Business Development
Process Improvement
Product Development
Public Relations
Retailing
Regulatory Assistance
Start-Up Options
Strategic Planning
Sustainable Business
Tax Issues
Technical Assistance
Women's Business Issues
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