Meet with a Counselor

Several organizations throughout the metro area offer free one-on-one sessions with trained counselors.  Counselors act as sounding boards as you move from evaluating your idea to planning your business and can address a number of start-up issues, including markets, competition, operations and your business plan. When you contact a potential counselor, be specific about what information you need and what kind of business you are starting so you can be matched with the best resource.

Before meeting with a counselor, make note of the following:

• Questions from your market research
• Concerns about how your business will operate
• Issues about competition or location

Find counseling in your area through

Follow the link and search for Start-Up Business Counseling under the Starting a Business Category.