Services

Advising

LAUNCH
Launching into opportunity

EXPANSION
Growing your business

RENEWAL
Adjusting to change

EXIT
Preparing for the next stage

Free, Confidential Advising

Our knowledgeable business advisers are experienced in a variety of topics, including writing a business plan, analyzing cash flow, marketing, hiring, and intellectual property concerns. Advisers understand how to start and do business in Oregon, and they can support you with valuable, relevant advice at every stage of your business venture, and can connect you to other valuable resources.

Each of our 20 Centers provides confidential, no-cost business advising to help you succeed. Advising requires filling out our online intake form and, at some Centers, attending a free introductory workshop to see if advising is right for you.

Our adviser zeroed in on what we needed most and gently guided us toward best practices. We have a unique business structure with multiple partners of varying expertise. Our adviser was able to assess where we’re at and where we’re going in nanoseconds, which enables us to move forward with confidence and intelligence. This has been a game changer for us.

Anonymous,

I gained a lot of knowledge bringing my anxiety level down quite a bit.

Anonymous,

The exact guidance I needed to take the next steps in our business growth path.

Anonymous,

My adviser helped me in many ways. She informed me of local and state laws and certifications I needed. She got me writing up my business plan. She asked all the right questions for a first-time business owner. She helped me get set up with tools like LivePlan and Wave accounting. She listened attentively and offered logical ideas and suggestions.