1. One-on-One Business Consulting and Technical Assistance: Provide individualized support to guide entrepreneurs and small businesses through the process of formalizing their business, including legal structure, business registration, and compliance with local regulations. 2. Financial Consultation and Access to Capital: Offer technical assistance in navigating financing options, improving financial management, and securing funding. This includes connecting entrepreneurs with resources to access capital for growth and expansion. 3. Business Management and Compliance Services: Provide targeted support on essential business operations such as human resources, insurance, tax obligations, and legal compliance to ensure businesses are properly structured and ready for sustainable growth. 4. Comprehensive Legal Services for Businesses: Providing businesses with essential legal support to ensure compliance, protect assets, and facilitate growth. Services include business formation, contract drafting and review, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. By offering expert legal guidance, businesses can navigate complex legal landscapes, mitigate risks, and establish a strong foundation for long-term success. 5. Succession Planning for Businesses: Guiding small businesses through a strategic process where businesses identify and develop internal candidates to fill key leadership positions or purchase the business, ensuring business continuity and minimizing disruptions allowing current leaders to leave or retire. 6. Entrepreneurial Co-op Training: Offer specialized training to help develop a business structure where multiple individuals or entrepreneurs collaborate to create and operate a venture together, sharing ownership, decision-making, and profits to support the creation of co-op businesses. 7. Food Incubator Support: Offer specialized support for food entrepreneurs, including access to incubator space, business formalization assistance, and technical resources to help them navigate the unique challenges of the food industry. 8. Digital and Operational Capacity Enhancement: Help businesses enhance their digital presence and operational efficiency by providing resources for website development, e-commerce, online POS systems, and social media strategies, all designed to improve business visibility and functionality. 9. Manufacturing and Logistics Education for Businesses: Providing businesses with essential training in manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and logistics optimization to enhance efficiency and productivity. Topics include inventory control, quality assurance, production planning, distribution strategies, and cost management. By equipping entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and industry best practices, businesses can streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve overall supply chain performance for sustainable growth. 10. Coworking and Incubator Opportunities: Facilitate access to coworking spaces and business incubators that provide not only physical space but also the necessary resources, mentorship, and technical assistance to help entrepreneurs formalize and grow their businesses.
