Consulting Services
No-cost, confidential small business consulting.
NO-COST, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Our consulting services are offered free of charge and your information is always confidential. Our consultants have expertise in:
- 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
- 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
Gannon University SBDC services cover a range of topics relevant to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. Click on the links below to learn more.
Learn the basics of starting a business and successfully operating a business.
Get consulting services to assist with an expansion plan, identify funding sources, or marketing to help your business grow.
Prepare yourself on how to purchase a business or sell a business with guidance from our experienced consultants.
Learn how to start, manage, and grow your agriculture-based business with assistance from our Ag Business Specialists.
Learn how to protect your company’s assets from potential threats.
Consulting services to assist with developing a disaster plan and securing federal and state disaster loans.
Learn how to comply with environmental requirements and get assistance with permit applications.
Become a successful exporter and find new markets with assistance from our certified international trade consultants.
Learn how to effectively market your business and drive business growth.
Prepare for government procurement and contracting with assistance from our government marketing specialists.
Businesses that sell products or services can benefit from supply chain consulting which can impact revenue and overall profitability.
Explore product development and learn how to bring new technologies to market.
Gannon University SBDC services cover a range of topics relevant to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. Click on the links below to learn more.
Learn the basics of starting a business and successfully operating a business.
Get consulting services to assist with an expansion plan, identify funding sources, or marketing to help your business grow.
Prepare yourself on how to purchase a business or sell a business with guidance from our experienced consultants.
Learn how to start, manage, and grow your agriculture-based business with assistance from our Ag Business Specialists.
Learn how to protect your company’s assets from potential threats.
Consulting services to assist with developing a disaster plan and securing federal and state disaster loans.
Learn how to comply with environmental requirements and get assistance with permit applications.
Become a successful exporter and find new markets with assistance from our certified international trade consultants.
Learn how to effectively market your business and drive business growth.
Prepare for government procurement and contracting with assistance from our government marketing specialists.
Businesses that sell products or services can benefit from supply chain consulting which can impact revenue and overall profitability.
Explore product development and learn how to bring new technologies to market.
Funding Opportunities & Resources
Receive referrals to investors and banks, review financial management practices, and discuss loan package preparation.
The National Venture Capital Association
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), is an organization of venture capital firms, corporate backers, and individuals dedicated to professionally investing private capital in new companies. (nvca.org)
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development lists financing programs by type and purpose. (dced.pa.gov/programs-funding)
Economic Development Directory
Pennsylvania Economic Development Directory provides links to non-governmental economic development organizations that may be a source of financing. (ecodevdirectory.com/pennsylvania)
Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration (SBA) sets guidelines for loans, which are then dispersed by SBA partners. Visit sba.gov/partners/lenders/microloan-program/list-lenders for a list of SBA Preferred and Certified Lenders.
Small Business Investor Alliance
Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is an association of senior investment professionals focusing on lower middle market. (sbia.org)