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Our Services

Our services range from business consulting; to business and computer training; to financial assistance which includes loans from our Microloan program. We charge for services based on a sliding scale with most people paying between $5 and $10 an hour.

Consulting

As consultants we are a resource for clients and encourage them to build strong relationships with bankers as well as maintaining good credit. We walk clients through the process of doing a realistic business plan that truly reflects their business, industry, and market. We offer resource information on industries and advice on marketing and management issues. We can also put clients in touch with other consultants or mentors as needed.

Business Training

Our classes range from Entrepreneurial Series for developing a business to the basics of getting started in business. Our class fees start at $20 for classes and more for a series. Some of our business training include the following:

    • Entrepreneurial Series – Developing a Business
    • Recordkeeping for Small Business
    • Basics in Getting Started in Business
    • MarketLink – focuses on increasing market and sales .

Computer Training

Our computer classes are two hour overviews that familiarize the client with various software and target specific needs. Our class start at $35 . Some of our computer classes include the following:

    • Microsoft Office Products ( Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and Windows XP)
    • QuickBooks
    • Adobe Photoshop - Graphic Design
    • HTML - The Basics of creating a webpage

Financial Assistance

If loans are needed, we assist clients with their loan package, their financial projections, and provide information about various loan sources. Besides being SBA approved micro lenders ourselves, we are also intermediaries for SBA pre-qualification loans. Our Microloan range from $200 - $5,000 for first-time borrowers and up to $37,000 for existing businesses.