Small Business Center at Montgomery Community College

At the core of its vision, the Small Business Center at MCC is positioned to focus on entrepreneurship, small business and economic development with an emphasis on assisting start-ups, early stage, and businesses seeking disaster assistance or seeking to stabilize.

About

At the core of its vision, the Small Business Center at MCC is positioned to focus on entrepreneurship, small business and economic development with an emphasis on assisting start-ups, early stage, and businesses seeking disaster assistance or seeking to stabilize.

Our unique structure allows ease of access and unparalleled knowledge of and linkages within local communities. We collaborate with Federal, State and local entities to help business owners get the most current information needed to start and successfully operate their enterprises. Potential or existing small business owners can take advantage of high quality, readily accessible assistance that includes:

  • Free, confidential one-on-one business counseling services
  • Resource and referral information for a variety of business needs
  • High-impact seminars and classes available free of charge or for a minimal registration fee

Our Center staff understands the unique economic situations of Montgomery County and they provide services customized to meet those as well as specific business needs. Experienced business counselors are available to help with:

  • Entrepreneurial Assessment
  • Entrepreneurship Training
  • Business Plan Development
  • Sources of Capital and Loan Preparation
  • Marketing Assistance
  • Biotechnology-related Business Questions
  • International Trade Government Procurement

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Diversification
  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Forming a Business
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Industry Data

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Marketing and Sales

  • Market Plan Development and Training

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)

Networking and Associations

  • Home Based
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Home-Based Business Training (Specialty)
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits (Specialty)
  • Site Location (Specialty)
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes (Specialty)

Tax Services

  • State and Federal Tax Training (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Virtual Consulting and Online Services (Specialty)
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training (Specialty)

Training

  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
  • Business Management Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Marketing Plan Training
  • Startup Classes

Events and Community Building

  • Startup Networking
Contact Information
Emily Tucker