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®