Services

Our SBDC business consultants come from a variety of industries and have attained professional degrees and years of practical business experience. They'll provide the expertise and insight needed to help your business flourish. You can meet with a consultant one-on-one or in small groups to address specific concerns, such as:

• Evaluating or refining your business plan
• Incorporating new technology
• Conducting market research
• Identifying funding sources
• Understanding regulatory requirements
• Weighing sales opportunities or franchise options

Types of Assistance

Kutztown SBDC services cover a range of topics relevant to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Business/Strategic Planning Business Viability Assessment Market Analysis & Competitive Research Business Plan Development Strategic Planning Commercialization of Technology Business Structure	Marketing Customer Service e-commerce Market Research Marketing Materials/Promotion Marketing Plan Development Social Media
Capital Acquisition Financing Options Loan Packaging Equity Options	Environmental Management Energy Efficiency Regulatory Compliance Environmental Regulatory Compliance On-Site Assessments Emissions Calculations Permit & Plan Preparation Assistance Record Keeping & Reporting Assistance Greening Your Business PA Material Trader
Financial Management Accounting & Record keeping Financial Management & Analysis Taxes	Operations Developing Policies and Procedures Inventory Control Quality Control Cost Control Regulatory Assistance Information Technology
Targeted Assistance Online Business Government Marketing International Trade Shale Energy Business Disruption Affordable Care Act	Technology Technology Commercialization & Marketing SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Assistance Product Feasibility Analysis Product Development/Engineering Services
Industry-Specific Manufacturing Retail Service

America's SBDC / Pennsylvania SBDC / PREP Central / PREP Southeast / Kutztown University / SEPA APEX / SBA / LBRC / Community First Fund

Cooperative Agreement

The Kutztown SBDC is partially funded by a grant from the Department of Community & Economic Development and by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Cooperative Agreement No. 4-603001-Z-0040-24. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor(s)’ or participants’ opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services.

Funding Partners

Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and in part through support from Kutztown University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 215-204-7282. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

All SBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Kutztown SBDC at Old Main - Room 27 - F Wing, 15219 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530, (484)-646-5937.

The Kutztown University SBDC is a member of the network of Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers and the National Association of Small Business Development Centers.