Small Business Consultant

Communities Unlimited, Inc.•Texarkana, TX

2d•$61,800 - $63,500•Remote

About The Position

The Small Business Consultant provides direct, one-on-one management and business skills consulting to startup and existing small businesses throughout a seven-state service area, with primary emphasis on communities near the consultant’s office location. The role works with business owners, especially those in rural and underserved communities, on topics such as cash flow, pricing, hiring, record-keeping, and preparing to borrow. The consultant also develops training content and facilitates webinars and workshops on starting and growing small businesses. The position builds relationships with local community leaders and partners to support economic development and small business growth. The ideal candidate has owned or operated a small business. The role may be home-based, but the candidate must currently reside in the Texarkana area. Infrequent regional travel is required.

Requirements

Option A: Master’s degree in business, management, finance, administration, or a related field and at least 1 year of experience in business ownership, startups, business development, operations, finance, consulting, or leadership roles supporting business growth or turnaround efforts.
Option B: Bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, administration, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in business ownership, startups, business development, operations, finance, consulting, or leadership roles supporting business growth or turnaround efforts.
Strong facilitation, writing, and communication skills.
Comfort with everyday business software.
Ability to develop workshops related to small business management consulting.
Ability to reach out and build new and existing partnerships in target communities.
Ability to work one-on-one with entrepreneurs to build their business skills and management capacity.
Ability to work independently and be accountable for results.
Must maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Must currently reside in the Texarkana area.
Position requires infrequent regional travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience owning or running a small business.

Responsibilities

Conduct financial and operational assessments for small business clients, identify growth challenges, and recommend strategies to improve business performance and sustainability.
Develop scopes of services, financial projections, and actionable plans; deliver consulting services and financial literacy education to business owners.
Analyze financial data, including ratio analysis, to support decision-making and guide clients toward positive business growth outcomes.
Develop content for trainings and facilitate webinars and workshops related to small business management, starting, and growth.
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, business owners, and partners; promote economic development resources and identify funding or partnership opportunities.
Maintain accurate client documentation, reporting, timekeeping, and communication.
Support team collaboration, staff training, and organizational initiatives, including assisting in training other management consultants.
Work one-on-one with entrepreneurs to build their business skills and management capacity as business owners.