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Business Consultant

@ LSBDC at UL Lafayette

Small Business Counseling and Training:

• Interview and assess client needs.
• Provide counseling or e-counseling that includes feasibility, financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting and expanding a successful small business including, but not limited to:
  • Analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations,
  • Providing guidance in the development of business plans and financial packages; calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios;
  • Preparing proforma cash flow and financial statements;
  • Identifying problems and areas for improvement;
  • Providing guidance on expansion to include employment requirements, foreign markets, government contracting, and technology commercialization;
  • Conducting quality-based assessments;
  • Providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs, and
  • Providing guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, start-up, or existing businesses.
• Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate resources.
• Plan and market training on subjects relevant to small business start-up and growth.
• Recruit government, private and public entities, as well as businesses and business persons to provide voluntary training.
• Evaluate programs’ effectiveness and measure impact of services provided.
• Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community.
• Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into Center IC client information management system.
• Other duties as assigned by the Center Director

Salary Range: DOE

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Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5 years’ experience in managing and operating a business

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How to Apply:

Applicants must apply using the University of Louisiana at Lafayette online portal.

https://louisiana.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2284?c=louisiana 

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