Consulting Services 

The PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center provides no-cost consulting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you need help identifying local markets for your business, are developing a business plan and want a second opinion, or have compliance issues you'd like to clarify, SBDC consultants are ready to help you grow your business.

What to expect from the PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center:

• Assistance, Guidance, Recommendations and Education
• Consulting Assistance Provided at No Charge
• Confidentiality of Information Provided
• Unbiased Recommendations
• Non-Disclosure of Trade Secrets
• View or Print Confidentiality And Nondisclosure Agreement

The Right Service for You

Business success requires both sufficient capital and the knowledge to use it wisely. SBDC consultants help entrepreneurs develop the planning, management, and financial skills necessary to make their business thrive. The SBDC’s one-on-one management consulting emphasizes education and guidance in finding practical solutions to business problems. Consulting is confidential  and provided at no charge  by a staff of skilled professionals. Services cover a range of topics relevant to small business owners, click the links below for more information on consulting topics:

Accounting Bookkeeping Business Plan Development Capital Acquisition Computing Applications Customer Service e-Commerce Energy Efficiency Environmental Management Issues Feasibility Analysis Financing and Loan Packaging Financial Analysis Franchising Government Marketing Home-based Business Human Resources International Trade

Legal Issues Management Manufacturing Marketing and Advertising Market Research Minority Business Development Product Development/Engineering Public Relations Personnel Retailing Regulatory Assistance Strategic Planning Taxes Technology Commercialization Women’s Business Development Veteran Business Development Worker Health and Safety Issues

What you are responsible for:

• Complete Request for Counsling Online
• Providing the Business Ideas
• Providing the SBDC with your General Business Plan
• Participating in Surveys
• Informing Legislators About the Service - Register to Vote
• Accepting Responsibility and Waiving all Claims
• View or Print Client Rights and Responsibilities Form
• Detailed Explanation of Client Rights and Responsibilities

 For assistance please contact:

Our office is closed from Dec. 24, 2020 thru Jan. 3, 2021.

 

PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center
122 Carrier Hall
PennWest Clarion
Clarion PA 16214-3873
Phone: (814) 393-2060
Fax: (814) 393-2636
Email: sbdc@pennwest.edu
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Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Monday through Friday

If you are not in the PennWest Clarion SBDC region, Find Your Local SBDC

With 16 college- and university-based centers and over 100 outreach centers  throughout the state of Pennsylvania, the help you need is just around the corner. Contact your local SBDC to arrange for a free and confidential one-on-one consultation.