Business Consulting
In order to be successful, all businesses require not only sufficient capital, but also the knowledge to use that capital wisely. The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) consultants help entrepreneurs develop the planning, management, and financial skills necessary to make their businesses thrive.
The SBDC provides one-on-one consulting and seminars to pre-venture, startup, and existing small businesses located in Centre and Mifflin counties. Consulting is confidential and provided at no charge by a staff of skilled professionals who emphasize education and guidance in finding practical solutions to business problems. A wide range of consulting and services are available including:
Start-up Services
- Market Analysis and Competitive Research
- Business Planning
- Business Viability Assessment
- Capital Acquisition – debt, equity, angel, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
- Environmental Management: Regulatory Assistance
- Technology Commercialization
- Veteran Entrepreneur Resources
Innovation and Growth Services
- Strategic Planning
- Competitor and Market Analysis
- Financial Management and Capital Acquisition – debt, equity, angel, VC, SBIR
- Marketing and Sales
- Operations
- Human Resources
- Environmental Management: Regulatory Assistance, Energy Efficiency, Green Your Business
- International Business: Exporting, Global Sourcing, Global Competitive Analysis (with assistance from PASBDC network)
- Government Contracting (with assistance from PASBDC network)
- Technology Commercialization
Sustainability Services
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Competitor and Market Analysis
- Capital Acquisition – debt and equity
- Marketing and Sales
- Operations
- Taxes and Regulations
- Financial Management
- Environmental Management: Regulatory Assistance, Energy Efficiency, Green Your Business
- International Business: Global Sourcing and Global Competitive Analysis (with assistance from PASBDC network)
- Veteran Business Services
Penn State SBDC business consulting is by appointment.
The SBDC also maintains a library of key print directories, periodicals, and government publications. The SBDC provides guidance in conducting research and analyzing the information.
A Guide to Starting a Business in Pennsylvania
This guide is a beginner's guide from the PA Department of Revenue. It is filled with information about how to fulfill your tax responsibilities and tips to help you avoid common mistakes. This guide is not intended as a substitute for services of tax and legal professionals.
Click here to request assistance.
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Did you know we offer free help with grand openings and ribbon cuttings? A grand opening represents an important time for your newly launched business, an opportunity for the entrepreneur to share their new venture with the community. By working with your Penn State SBDC, business owners and entrepreneurs gain access to the information and resources needed to hold a successful grand opening or ribbon-cutting event.
Contact Laurie Linton at lxl182@psu.edu or 814-863-7374 for more information.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider. If your business is located outside of Centre or Mifflin county, please click here. |
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), private sponsor and through support from Penn State. All services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 814-863-4293. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
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