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• Provide one-on-one counseling services, information, education, and other resources, both in person and virtually, to start-up and existing businesses, using personal knowledge and experience, while leveraging internal training and tools.
• Conduct thorough assessments of clients business needs, challenges, and opportunities to develop tailored action plans, business plans, marketing plans, and market research from a strategic point of view.
• Develop and present seminars, workshops, and training sessions relevant to small business development and entrepreneurship, both in person and virtually, to clients and community partner organizations on a quarterly basis.
• Demonstrate and utilize up-to-date knowledge of small business practices, procedures, and administration to anticipate and creatively solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.
• Provide technical services and information, including but not limited to market research, computer software application uses, and analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
• Assist clients in accessing resources, tools, and programs available through CAC SBDC and other external partners to support their business goals.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting small businesses to provide accurate and timely information to clients.
• Take responsibility for driving new client acquisition by, but not limited to, nurturing relationships with community partners and others.
• Represent CAC SBDC at community events, networking opportunities, and outreach activities to promote awareness and engagement with our services, including attending events that require local travel and time outside normal operating hours.
• Foster partnerships and collaborations with local businesses, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance the reach and impact of CAC SBDCs services.
• Provide guidance to clients to become lender ready and direct them to the ideal lending institution.
• Collect economic impact data on a regular basis from clients served to help reach Center and Network goals and further the Colleges mission.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes using the centers database and reporting systems.
• Work closely with public and private sector organizations to further the interests and success of small business.
• Regularly travel throughout the Pinal County service area and to various areas inside and outside of Arizona as necessary.
• Provide the CAC SBDC director with regular updates on client progress and success stories.
• Engage in continuous professional development utilizing SBDC, AZ Commerce Authority, SCORE, and other organizations resources to further skills and abilities.
• Participate in the recruitment and retention of students.
• Perform other duties with functions and level of position or as assigned.