Retention Advising
Overview
In collaboration with governments and non-profit organizations, we offer customized business advising services to support small businesses and non-profits that are at risk of displacement or closure. We offer free one-on-one business advising to help you create an action plan, find funding, and implement your plan to maintain and grow your business in your community.
Who is Eligible?
Existing independently-owned small businesses and non-profits based in the locations above:
- Are potentially at risk of displacement or closure
- Have the potential to retain existing jobs or create new jobs in their community
- Need business support to stay in place or relocate elsewhere in their community
- Can commit the time and effort to put in place a plan to maintain and grow their business
How Do We Help?
We offer free customized, one-on-one business advising to help you maintain and grow your small business or non-profit in your community.
Create an Action Plan
- Develop strategies to increase your sales and profitability
- Prepare to renew your existing commercial lease or find a new space
- Research costs to upgrade, relocate or expand your business
- Plan for retirement by developing a succession plan
Find Funding
- Learn what funding options are available and how to access them
- Prepare documentation to raise money
- Connect with potential funders
- Get assistance in navigating the funding process
Implement Your Plan
- Create or enhance your online presence
- Improve your operations, finances, and administration
- Mitigate business disruption before, during and after relocation
- Transition ownership of your business