Services

Small Business Advising

LAUNCH
Launching into opportunity

EXPANSION
Growing your business

RENEWAL
Adjusting to change

EXIT
Preparing for the next stage

Our no-cost business advising is the backbone of every service the Oregon SBDC provides. Our experienced business advisers support small business owners at every stage—from idea to launch, expansion, renewal, and exit strategy. They are with them every step of the way.

No-Cost, Confidential Advising

Our knowledgeable business advisers are experienced in various business topics, including writing a business plan, analyzing cash flow, marketing, hiring, and intellectual property concerns.

Our advisers have a thorough understanding of how to start and operate a small business in Oregon and are trained to provide support and expert guidance to help you at every stage of your venture. They can also connect you with other valuable resources to help your small business thrive.

Our no-cost business advising includes topics such as:

Small business owners learn from experienced business advisers whose own skills, experiences, and perspectives can help guide your business toward success.

All advising is confidential and provided at no cost to clients.

Problem-Solving

One of the most valuable roles our SBDC advisers play is problem-solver: helping small business owners respond to and handle challenges they face in all aspects of running a business. From accounting to hiring, sourcing to marketing, unfortunately no business is immune to problems on its journey to success.

Access your confidential, no-cost small business advising at one of our 20 Centers located throughout Oregon.

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.

—Anonymous

The SBDC helped me narrow my focus for my business, which helped immensely. Instead of trying to do everything, I concentrated on what I was best at: having a camera in my hands and creating professional content.

Clay Berthelsen, owner, Clay Berthelsen LLC

One of the great things about the SBDC is that they’re as passionate about what they do as we are about what we do—and that is a winning combination.

Katie McNeil, owner, Pacific Sourdough

Meeting with my business adviser was so beneficial. Having someone to help guide me with where and how to file important paperwork and direction around hiring my first employee were so important. My adviser’s confident and calm guidance reassured me to keep moving forward. I don’t think I could have made the strides I have without the counsel from the Small Business Development Center.

Yarrow & Tulsi Farms, LLC

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