Gannon University Small Business Development Center provides no-cost consulting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you need help identifying local markets for your business, are developing a business plan and want a second opinion, or have compliance issues you'd like to clarify, SBDC consultants are ready to help you grow your business.

Business success requires both sufficient capital and the knowledge to use it wisely. SBDC consultants help entrepreneurs develop the planning, management, and financial skills necessary to make their business thrive. The SBDC’s one-on-one management consulting emphasizes education and guidance in finding practical solutions to business problems. Consulting is confidential and provided at no charge by a staff of skilled professionals. Services cover a range of topics relevant to small business owners:

Market Analysis & Competitor Research

Business Viability Assessment

Business & Strategic Planning

Business Transition

Business Valuation

Capital Acquisition - Loans, Equity, Angel, VC

Financial Management, Accounting & Bookkeeping

Marketing & Sales

Operations Management

Human Resources

Taxes & Regulations