Small Business Expert/IESBDC (UEC)

California State University, San Bernardino, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: San Bernardino, CALIFORNIA
Deadline: ;

Typical Activities

Under minimal supervision of the Director, the Small Business Expert will work independently to:

Provide SBDC consulting, training and information services in the region to pre-venture, start-up, small and medium size businesses. Maintain client database by preparing detailed written assessment and make recommendations for improvements. Keep abreast of business trends, techniques, and processes. Work collaboratively with peers and the business community to expand expertise. Community outreach responsibilities will include public presentations to key stakeholders and service on appropriate boards and committees related to economic development. Travel as required to perform cross county-wide job functions. Complete all forms and maintain client files as required by the SBA. Document information, assistance, and outcomes of sessions with clients related to consulting and training activities performed by the consultant. Provide Center with timely reports related to milestones and success stories of client’s economic outcomes. Individual must conduct own lead generation through creating partnerships with cities, chambers of commerce, business associations, etc to find clients. 

IESBDC is actively recruiting Small Business Expert consultant trainers who can create and deliver instructional content and provide one on one consultation in the following areas: 

  • Generalist:

    • Feasibility and Business Modeling

    Business Planning

    Breakeven and Pro Forma analysis

  • Industry Specific

    • Retail and Merchandising

    Food and Catering

    Makers and Product Development

    Tourism

  • Product Development and Service Design

    • Features & Benefits

    Manufacturing or Assembly Process

  • Market & Customers

    • Market Research

    Industry Sizing

    Customer Segmentation

    Target Market

  • Advertising & Sales

    • Marketing Mix

    Strategy and Tactics

    Sales Planning

    Digital advertising

  • Website creation and management

    • WordPress

    Search engine optimization

    Analytics

  • Financials Part I

    • Costs: COGS/COSS, Fixed Costs and Start Up Costs

    Using Excel To Create Financials

    Projections: Revenue, Break Even and Profit

    Statements: Profit and Loss, Cash Flow and Balance Sheets

  • Personnel/ Human Resources

    • Compliance

    Time Management

    Personal Support Systems

    Hiring

  • Debt and Equity

    • Owner’s Investment

    SBA loans

    Microloans


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