Entrepreneurs

HNB-Consulting

Our Consulting Team oversees operation of the program, to include:

• Collaboration with other organizations who help us achieve our mission
• Community outreach and informational meetings to inform prospective entrepreneurs
  about:
  • what to expect when starting or expanding a business,
  • services available through a HNB program and, when available.
  • the advantages of operating in a HNB Designated Center**
• For those we believe not ready to join our program we offer alternative suggestions,
  including in many insistences the Small Business Development and Technology
  Center.
• For those successfully entering the program we establish or provide:
  • a two or three-person advisory board, including a university Graduate student when available
  • access to industry specific mentor support when available
  • discounted or pro bono accounting and legal services, which often includes Accounting and Law Clinic students
  • professional, pro bono assistance with web design and server hosting
  • special access to reconditioned, discounted computer equipment and business specific software
  • assistance with point-of-sale training, banking arrangements, credit card acceptance, etc.
  • our Realty Advisors Team often can help with:
    • Realty Advisors Team often can help with:  lease negotiations and renewals
    • discounted or pro bono store design, interior finish and selection
    • vetting of contractors
    • suggestions for insurance broker/agent

In addition, the entrepreneur and mentor team have access to HNB Grants, Business Plan or Capstone opportunities and possible access to a preferential lending program.

**Some entrepreneurs will operate within a HNB Designated Center which will entitle them to some or all of the following additional benefits:

• Property Owner provided rent discounts for satisfactorily participating in the HNB program
• Financial support for pre occupancy tenant finish cost
• Tenant sponsored special holiday or seasonal center events
• No charge security system

*Also operating as Habitat for Business®