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FREE BUSINESS COUNSELING
is available through the following organizations:
1) Franklin County CDC Business Counselor
— Submit the application form
— Attend the next first Wednesday of the month free information session
— Call for an appointment 413-774-7204 ext 107
2) MA Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC)
To make an appointment with a SBDC business counselor, contact the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (413-773-5463) and ask for the next available appointment or
Contact the Western MA Regional Office at 413-737-6712 or visit their website at www.msbdc.org/umass
3) Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE)
To make an appointment with a SCORE business counselor, contact the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (413-773-5463) and ask for the next available appointment or visit www.score.org/index.html
FEE-BASED COUNSELING
is available from business consultants, accountants, lawyers, CPAs. To locate an industry expert that best fits your need:
- Ask several people you respect for a referral – obtain at least 2-3 choices
- Set up informational interviews to determine compatibility and if expertise fits your need
- Once you have selected the industry expert:
— Make a plan for the project
— Determine what you can do to prepare for your meetings (being prepared will lower your cost)
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Agree to a fee for service and time needed to complete the work.
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