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

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, and by other sources of state and federal funding. Full disclosures available at pasbdc.org/funding-sources. All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the US. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.