The Eastern Idaho SBDC provides NO-COST, personalized, and confidential one-on-one consulting for both established businesses and start-ups with the potential for job creation, revenue growth, and new business development ideas that can drive economic growth in Eastern Idaho and beyond.
Consulting is available by appointment for both current business owners and new ventures. The process begins with a simple application where you share details about your business and your needs. We’ll then give you an honest assessment of how we can assist. Together, we’ll set specific goals, such as securing a business loan or equity capital, and collaborate to achieve them. Appointments can be in-person or via ZOOM, based on your preference. Think of us as an extra, confidential team member, focused solely on the business goals you value most—completely at NO-COST.
Register for NO-COST Business Consulting
It all begins here. Simply complete the application and submit your consulting request. An SBDC representative will reach out to guide you in achieving your small business goals—entirely NO-COST of charge.
Consulting Services
The Eastern Idaho SBDC is staffed with certified business consultants who offer entrepreneurs expert guidance and resources to support their business success.
Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations
Creation of a cohesive marketing plan and knowledge of marketing techniques can lead to improvement and expansion of sales. Learn to promote your business using various media, advertising, and public relations techniques.
Business Plans
Instruction in creating business plans, as well as ongoing review, helps clients create a road map for a successful business. An effective business plan includes company history, demographics, operations, administration, financial, products/services, economic considerations and marketing sections. Clients learn to compare actual business results against projections on a regular basis to gain the business plan’s full value.
Capital Sourcing
Knowledge relating to obtaining capital from private or institutional sources aids business owners in finding appropriate funding and helps clients assess their qualifications to obtain loans.
Procurement
The Eastern Idaho SBDC offers information to assist small businesses through the procedures of selling to government agencies. Learn what is necessary to qualify and bid on government contracts.
Product Pricing
Review of the product pricing, product mix and gross margin contribution can assist business owners in focusing on their most profitable products to enhance their sales figures.
eCommerce
eCommerce often refers to the sale of physical products online, but it can also describe any kind of commercial transaction that is facilitated through the internet. Stay informed and know whether eCommerce can help your business model.
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights & New Product Development
Information relating to intellectual property helps a business protect products, logos and business names with trademarks, copyrights and patents. New product development gives clients ways to transform their ideas into marketable products.
Business Start-Up/Home-Based Businesses
Start-up business ventures profit from information relating to the sound business practices necessary to begin a business, as well as such necessities as license and permit requirements.
Apply Now for a Business Consultant
Fill out the application and submit your consulting request. An SBDC team member will follow up to help you reach your small business goals—completely NO-COST of charge.