The selected applicants will provide a variety of business consulting services to clients of HTDC federal programs, and at times, directly to the HTDC federal program. Services include, but are not limited to: 1. Analysis and Research Conducting in detail industry analysis, competition analysis, supply chain research, and market research. a. Review of existing product(s), comparing similar products in the market, and analyze costs/expenses. b. Review current supply chain vendors and relationships, contracts, servicing fulfillment. c. Review safety, use of hazardous materials, food handling as applicable including reports of accidents, workers compensation claims, etc. d. Review the production process for efficiency and effectiveness. e. Review the business and operational process for efficiency and effectiveness, i.e. evaluate the use of technology to streamline the business for efficiency. f. Recommend potential for growth or acceptance within the parameters of cost and profitability. g. Provide written report and presentation of findings and recommendations for improvement. 2. Strategic Planning and Marketing Provide detailed advice and services in the areas of strategic planning, venture funding, business and market development and customer communication. a. Review client’s current business plan and funding recommendations for entering or expanding the marketplace. This includes detailed expectation of product volumes. b. Review and provide detailed recommendations for capital needs, sources of finances (including alternate financing options) breaking down costs for goods and services, operations, personnel, and return on investment by appropriate time period. c. Provide recommendations for the startup phases, rollout of product, and tracking over the initial 3-5 year period...
