Services Provided

Business Planning

• Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
• Demographic/Census Data
• Feasibility Studies
• Forming a Business
• Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
• Market Plan Development
• Market Research

Buying or Selling a Business

• Buying or Selling a Franchise
• Purchasing an Existing Business
• Valuation

Economic and Site Development

• Economic Forecast
• Site Location Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

• Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
• Loan Providers
• Obtaining Debt Funding
• Obtaining Equity Funding
• Obtaining Government Funding
• Technology Grants

Human Resources

• Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
• Retention
• Workforce Incentives

Import and Export Assistance

• Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
• Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
• Networking/Exploring Exporting
• Trade Education and Training

Legal Services

• Forming a Business
• Patent Seminars
• Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information

Libraries and Research Organizations

• Business Research Resources
• Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

• Professional / Leadership Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

• Manufacturing Development

Marketing/Sales

• Advertising/Brochure Design
• Competitive Analysis
• Demographics/Census Data
• E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
• Feasibility Studies
• Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
• Market Plan Development and Training
• Market Research
• Website Development

Mentoring

• Formal Mentoring Programs
• One-on-One Counseling
• Peer Mentoring

Networking Organizations

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

Nonprofit Development

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

Public Policy and Government Relations

• African-American Business
• Business Issues Related to a Specific City
• Latino Business
• LGBTQ Business Issues
• Nebraska Business Issues
• Native-American Business
• Small Business Policy
• Women’s Business Issues

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

• Bid Matching and Preparation
• Government and Military Specifications
• HUB zone Certification
• Obtaining Certification
• Obtaining Corporate Contracts
• Obtaining Government Contracts
• Price History
• Registration Assistance
• Selling to Foreign Governments and Businesses
• Subcontracting Opportunities

Starting a Business

• Business Research Resources
• Feasibility Studies
• Forming a Business
• Startup Business Counseling
• Startup Classes

Training

• Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
• Business Management Training
• Business Plan Training and Assistance
• E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
• Marketing Plan Development and Training
• Startup Classes