Business Advisor

University of New Hampshire

About The Position

Perform the work of a full-time business advisor, based in the Belknap/Grafton/Seacoast area of New Hampshire for the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center (NH SBDC), an outreach program of the UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics. The advisor will provide business management consulting to small and medium size businesses in these communities and apply practical and creative solutions to business problems through one-on-one counseling while promoting growth and sustainability measured through sales, profit, jobs, business startups and capital generation to NH companies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Ideal candidate will have a diverse business background including small business ownership or experience with management consulting to small businesses; be well versed in office/business technology applications, low-cost online business management apps, social media and best practices in e-commerce; have strong financial analysis, computer and data base management skills.
This candidate should be able to create a strong network and work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Equivalency by training and experience considered.
A solid knowledge of how to integrate technology into small business operations.
Experience working with rural small businesses.

Responsibilities

Interview and assess client needs
Provide in-depth, one-on-one confidential business advising and technical assistance to start-up and existing businesses.
Determine appropriate educational resources to share.
Identify and analyze business issues, develop and implement solutions in a timely manner and conduct research using public and private sources.
Assist clients with developing business, financing and marketing plans, as well as a full range of management issues that include personnel issues and understanding the state and regional business climate.
Promote growth and sustainability measured through sales increases, job creation and capital formation.
Understand network of professionals to which businesses may need to be referred
Provide information on client stories.
Support Lead Center requests (e.g., surveys, time-sensitive requests).
Track, enter and manage client data in MIS and attend SBDC staff events.
Identify opportunities to improve service through professional development.
Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small businesses through presentations to communities and entities.
Support the development of appropriate advertising, promotion and marketing materials.
Attend state and regional meetings and conferences as required.
Support area, state and federal projects concerning small businesses and disseminate results to community.
Build and maintain relationships with community economic development organizations, lending institutions, private sector and other referral partners.