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The SBDC provides a wide range of services, including free and confidential counseling, as well as training and workshops on topics of interest to business owners. |
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Specialized Support
In addition to our "core" advising services, the following specialized support is available to SBDC clientele.
Graduate Student-Client Project Teams
This program is a unique partnership between The Clark University Graduate School of Management, the
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network at Clark University and local businesses throughout Central Massachusetts. Small businesses are able to receive help from a group of MBA candidates to work on a specific project as a consulting team. Samples of recent projects include:
- Strategic Plan Development
- Feasibility Studies
- Business Plan Development
- Selection and Implementation of Accounting Systems
- Sales and Marketing Plans
- Market Research
Contact John Rainey for more information.
Massachusetts Export Center
Through four centers located in Boston, Holyoke, New Bedford and Worcester, the
MSBDC’s Massachusetts Export Center provides export counseling, technical
assistance, international market research and promotion, as well as training to
businesses. Expertise and guidance is provided in the areas of export market
assessment and analysis, establishment of export market channels, international
business development, export legal and regulatory compliance, export logistics
and supply chain management, and global trade banking and finance. The program
works collaboratively with the Massachusetts Office of International Trade &
Investment, MassDevelopment, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Small
Business Administration’s Office of International Trade. The Minority Business
Center provides services on a targeted basis to the minority community of
Greater Boston. The Center is sponsored by the University of Massachusetts
Boston.
Procurement Technical Assistance (PTAC)
Client firms receive an understanding of contracting requirements and the
know-how to obtain and successfully perform federal, state and local government
contracts. Small businesses headquartered in Massachusetts and in business for
at least one year can subscribe to a free bid-matching service informing them of
bidding opportunities (when electronically available) matching their specific
product and/or service profiles. PTAC provides a wide range of assistance, such
as: guidance on initial registrations and small business certifications,
researching procurement histories, small business matchmaking conferences,
proposal guidance and review, contract performance issues and much more. To
reach a PTAC business advisor in your area, visit their website and click on the
"Find Closest Office" link.
The Minority Business Center provides services on a targeted basis to the
minority community of Greater Boston. The Center is sponsored by the University
of Massachusetts Boston.
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