SBDC Business Consultant

Xavier University of Louisiana-posted 3 months ago
Part-time
New Orleans, LA
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Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for the part time open position of SBDC Business Consultant. The SBDC Business Consultant fosters a strong climate for small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling, no- to low-cost training, and resource and referral services to Louisiana's small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. AA/EOE.

  • Interview and assess client needs.
  • Provide counseling or e-counseling that includes feasibility, financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting and expanding a successful small business.
  • Analyze specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations.
  • Provide guidance in the development of business plans and financial packages.
  • Calculate and interpret historical and projected financial ratios.
  • Prepare pro forma cash flow and financial statements.
  • Troubleshoot to identify problems and areas for improvement.
  • Provide guidance on expansion to include employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization.
  • Conduct quality-based assessments.
  • Provide information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs.
  • Provide guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, start-up, or advanced stage existing businesses.
  • Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate resources.
  • Plan and market no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small business start-up and growth.
  • Recruit government, private and public entities, as well as businesses and businesspersons to provide voluntary training.
  • Evaluate programs' effectiveness and measure impact of services provided.
  • Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community.
  • Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into Center IC client information management system.
  • Be physically located at the LSBDC at XULA during working hours.
  • Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through presentations to communities and entities.
  • Develop relationships with key stakeholders including SBA, University Leadership, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts.
  • Develop appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials.
  • Attend regional and state meetings and conferences as required.
  • Develop and provide specific information, reports and/or special services as requested or required by the SBA/SBDC Administrators.
  • B.A., B.S., or master's degree in business administration, Public Administration or related field.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of five (5) years' experience in either business ownership and operations and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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