Applications for our Long-Term Business Support Programs will now be accepted through February 1, 2013.
ALSO: Our BDSP Cohort focus has been broadened to include business undergoing significant changes.
We have received several inquiries from business owners who are not starting a new business, but who are planning or undergoing dramatic changes to their existing business such as a re-launch, re-branding, location change, or a new product line. We have decided that a few of these businesses might be a great addition to our Startup Cohort. With this change, we are extending our application deadline by 1 week. Owners of startup businesses or EOI program applicants are still welcome to apply through the extension date as well.
If you forwarded the application announcement to a friend or colleague, please consider doing so again to help us reach as many small business owners as possible.
Thank you!
PSU Business Outreach Program Advisor Team
PSU Business Outreach Program (BOP) is looking for motivated entrepreneurs who are seeking long-term assistance to help grow their business or business idea.
We currently have a limited number of spaces available to individuals looking to receive business support and advisory services through the our Economic Opportunity Initiative and our new Business Development Support Program. These programs provide 1-3 years of personalized business support and technical assistance.
Program Services Include:
- One-on-one consulting and advisory support from a professional BOP Business Advisor
- Additional support from PSU interns in Marketing and Accounting
- Technical assistance, strategic direction and support in:
- Business plan development
- Marketing
- Management practices
- Business operations
- Human resources
- Budgeting, forecasting and loan readiness
- QuickBooks and bookkeeping training
- Access to market research services
- Assistance with credit building (if qualified)
- Pro-bono or reduced cost legal assistance (if qualified)
- Invitations to Learn+Network events with subject matter guest speakers.
BOP Program Comparison
For more information, including eligibility requirements
download the program flyers:
EOI Program Flyer
BDSP Program Flyer
Click here to download the Income Eligibility Chart.
To Apply:
Complete the application today at: http://tinyurl.com/EOI-BDSP-ap
(you can apply for one or both programs with the same application)
Deadline: February 1, 2013
About PSU Business Outreach Program:
PSU Business Outreach Program (BOP) provides technical assistance and business consulting services to locally owned, small businesses, with a focus on emerging, minority, and women-owned enterprises. In 1994 the BOP was developed to meet the needs of small businesses by assisting entrepreneurs in improving their profitability and survivability, while at the same time, allowing PSU students to engage in community-based learning with first-hand business consulting experience.
Website: www.pdx.edu/business-outreach
Additional Questions: Contact PSU Business Outreach Program at bop@sba.pdx.edu or 503-725-9820.
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