Grow A Business
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Take advantage of special programs for growing businesses funded by the Small Business Jobs Act |
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This intensive training and networking program gives selected business owners coaching by three professional coaches, PLUS the opportunity to network with non-competing peers. Applications being accepted for the Newark series that begins in September and for a Dover network to begin in October. As this is a pilot program, there is no charge to the business. Participants will be selected based upon the information provided. More info... In order to participate you must: Have been in business 3 years or more AND have at least $100,000 in revenue Fill out the online application right away for the best chance of being selected. Small Business Jobs Act Intensive Counseling ProgramsThese intensive business improvement programs are funded by the Small Business Administration as a part of the Federal Small Business Jobs Act. Its goal is to help businesses increase revenue, grow profitability, and add jobs. If any of these would help transform your business, Download an application and submit it today! 1) Business Boost You know your business can be more successful, but need help pinpointing the BEST and MOST effective place to start. We can help! First the SBTDC will do a Strategic Organizational Assessment of our business. Then we will work with you to lay out the next steps and implement your personalized Business Boost plan. 2) Sales Management Coaching Sales skills are often the missing link in a growing business owner's tool-kit. It doesn't matter how good your product or service is, if you can't sell it to potential customers you won't be in business for long. SALES MANAGEMENT COACHING is an intensive business improvement program funded by the Small Business Administration as a part of the Federal Small Business Jobs Act. Its goal is to help businesses increase revenue, grow profitability, and add jobs. More info... 3) Electronic and Social Media Marketing Is your business using the best marketing tools to reach your target audience? How it works: Once accepted into the program. The SBTDC will analyze the business target markets and assess the business' marketing efforts.Next we will identify the areas of targeted assistance needed to improve the effectiveness of marketing efforts and develop a tactical plan to move the business ahead in those areas.The SBTDC will coordinate the implementation of projects and assure that all services are evaluated for quality and impact. More info...
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Business advisors can help:
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Business advisory services are confidential and provided at no charge by a staff of skilled professionals. In addition, the Delaware SBTDC, as part of the nationwide network of America's Small Business Development Centers, can draw upon the expertise of thousands of small business professionals throughout the U. S. Advisory services are conducted by appointment and emphasize education and guidance in finding practical solutions to business problems. In addition, a variety of specialized services are available.
If you would like to request assistance go to the "Request Assistance" tab on the navigation bar to the left. Fill out the information as completely as possible so that we can be prepared to point your business in the right direction.