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Consulting Services

No-cost, confidential small business consulting.

NO-COST, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTING SERVICES

Our SBDC Business Consultants come from a variety of industries and have attained professional degrees and years of practical business experience. They will provide the expertise and insight to help your business flourish. You can meet with a consultant one-on-one to address specific concerns, such as:

  • Evaluating or refining your business plan
  • Incorporating new technology
  • Conducting market research
  • Identifying funding sources
  • Understanding regulatory requirements
  • Weighing sales opportunities or franchise options

Saint Vincent College 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.

Request Consulting

Saint Vincent College 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.

Request Consulting

Business Tools and Resources

The Saint Vincent College Small Business Development Center goes to great lengths to ensure that business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are armed with the resources and tools necessary to make intelligent business decisions. Business Consultants have access to tools that can aid in competitive research reports or financial models that will help you in your small business endeavors.

Other Resources

Westmoreland County
http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us

Latrobe Chamber of Commerce
http://www.latrobearea.com

Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce
http://www.westmorelandchamber.com

Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
http://www.faypenn.org/

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
http://www.fayettechamber.com/

Ligonier Chamber of Commerce
http://www.ligonier.com

Norwin Chamber of Commerce
http://www.norwinchamber.com

Environmental Management Assistance Program
http://www.askemap.org/

SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE SBDC
300 Fraser Purchase Road
First Floor, Aurelius Hall
Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650
724-537-4572
sbdc@stvincent.edu

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Saint Vincent College SBDC Outreach Locations (By Appointment Only)


DOWNTOWN LATROBE OFFICE
911 Ligonier Street,
Suite 102
Latrobe, PA 15650

FAYETTE COUNTY
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
1040 Eberly Way, Suite 200
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
724-437-7913

Helping businesses start, grow, and prosper.

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, and by other sources of state and federal funding. Full disclosures available at pasbdc.org/funding-sources/. All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the US. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 724-537-4572.

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