The Open for Business program provides confidential, one-to-one business advising services. Certain areas of your business or plans need attention. We focus in on the areas, make decisions and create action plans. We also set goals and milestones to achieve your goals. We are here to help you!
The business advising services are paid for by the Wells Fargo grant. Therefore, there is no cost to you.
Open for Business provides advising in the following areas
1. Start up
2. Strategic planning
3. Access to capital
4. Credit issues
5. Marketing
6. Operations
7. Insurance
8. Accounting / budget
9. Cash flow concerns
10. Forecasting
11. Employees/HR
12. WBE, MBE, HUB certifications and usage
13. Revenue models
14. International trade
15. Government contracting
16. Referrals to service providers
17. And more!
English and Spanish speaking advisers are available.
If you are interested in our services, please do the following:
1) Fill out the intake form if you are a new business owner.
2) Schedule your appointment!
3) Meet!
If you have any questions about the proccess, please reach out to carola.medina@hccs.edu