Business Resources
No-Cost Business Advising with Douglas Hammel
Team Jefferson Technical Assistance
Are you a business on the edge? The recent global economic recession has created a challenging business climate for people around the world; rural areas are often hit later and harder than larger urban areas. If you find yourself wondering how you can meet next month’s cash flow needs, or are looking for creative and strategic ways you might tweak your business plan to diversify your product line or increase market share, a Team Jefferson work team is available to consult with you. Because the Team comprises over twenty volunteers with a diverse range of experience, expertise, and talent, we can hand-pick the right combination of skilled people to consult with you on your unique needs.
Team Jefferson Enterprise Development
Team Jefferson work teams are also available to meet with established businesses that need a creative “think-tank.” Perhaps your business has been successful for many years, but you now feel stuck in a rut. Perhaps you are ready to expand, and are looking for creative ways to do so. Perhaps you’re ready to take your business to the next level of excellence. Team members are available to meet with businesses seeking enterprise development.
Professional Business Valuations
EDC Team Jefferson offers a fee-based Business Valuation service for Jefferson County businesses. You may be applying for a bank loan, selling all or some of your business to an investor, or transitioning the ownership to your children. In each case you need an accurate value placed on your business and hands-on expertise to guide you through the process. Asking too high a price results in no buyers or new owners who cannot make a living under the debt burden of the purchase price. Asking too low a price results in less money to the seller and an unreasonably high return on investment to the buyer. Find the right price for your Win-Win negotiation with the assistance of the EDC.
Fee: $1,500
Schedule an appointment at services@edcteamjefferson.org. or call our Business Services Director, Douglas Hammel, at 360-584-4075.
Business advising beyond this fee based service is always free.
Resource Roundtable
Webinar series for Jefferson County businesses
As part of the EDC’s renewed commitment to provide direct support for Jefferson County businesses and entrepreneurs, we launched a webinar series in 2022. These free and open events are intended to connect you with the various technical assistance providers and resources to help your business thrive.
These webinars have been recorded and may be accessed at any time:
We are in the process of planning Resource Roundtables for 2024 and we’d like to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete this short survey – your feedback will help us schedule the best day and time, as well as plan topics that are important to you.
Free Downloadable Worksheets for Business Planning
These are the spreadsheets that the Business Services Director will use with you in individual business counseling sessions. You are welcome to download these for your own use, but we recommend you schedule a free counseling session if you have any questions. Email services@edcteamjefferson.org or call 360.379.4693 to set up an appointment.
These spreadsheets are designed to help you evaluate and fine-tune the fundamentals of your business operation:
These spreadsheets are largely geared toward retail and product strategies:
