KSBDC Services

Any existing small business firm or individual interested in starting a business may receive assistance from KSBDC. There are no charges associated with one-on-one counseling. Fees may be charged for costs associated with training courses.

KSBDC Consulting

The KSBDC helps established firms, growth companies, and start-up businesses meet challenges, manage change, and plan for the future in today's evolving global marketplace.

To meet your specific needs, the KSBDC offers individualized, confidential, and comprehensive business consulting at no charge to you. KSBDC consultants are skilled professionals with expertise in many areas, including marketing and sales, accounting, financial analysis and cost control, personnel, inventory control, business start-up or acquisition, business liquidation or sale, strategic planning, and many other areas. KSBDC consultants bring a wealth of experience from many different industries.

The KSBDC counseling approach is one of guidance and education, not of doing the work for the client. The KSBDC focuses on more than just helping a business owner write a business plan or filling out loan applications. That is why we focus on the "holistic picture." We review all the different areas that affect a business's health and, ultimately, its bottom line. Your "Rights" and "Responsibilities" as a client are explained in the KSBDC Statement of Understanding.

The KSBDC collaborates with a wide variety of resources, consultants, faculty, and other business professionals to provide the information you need to be successful. If we cannot answer your question directly, we will tap into our statewide and national network of other SBDC consultants, as well as tap into other resources to help your business succeed.

Counseling is provided on the phone, in person by appointment or by email.

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KSBDC counseling services cover every aspect of owning a small business. Some of the reasons clients contact us are listed below:

• • Business plan assistance
  • Financial projection development and analysis
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Marketing plan development
  • Human resources
  • Sources of capital and financing
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Product costs analysis and pricing
  • Market research assistance
  • Advertising strategies
  • Sales techniques
  • Selling to the government/procurement
  • Investor assistance
  • Patent process
  • International trade
  • Buying or selling a business
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    KSBDC does not offer:

    • Money to loan or grant
    • Research preparation for grants