We provide free business advisory services to new and existing businesses as a core element of the delivery of the Community Futures Program. This service is important to support local business development and job creation but also is a nature referral point/link to our lending activity and grant programs. Business Advisory services provided by our organization can be generally characterized into the following categories:

• Pre-business plan and/or business startup
• Launch ready business with business plan with some elements needing improvement
• Existing firm currently facing challenges and in need of advice
• Existing firm currently exploring new opportunities for growth/expansion in need of advice
• Out of area investment attraction/ business development inquiry/expression of interest

Advice may take the following forms:

• General business advice related to a business plan or new business idea
• Specific support for an element of the business plan that is deficient ( marketing, finance, other)
• Request for grant funding for some element of the business plan/project
• Referral to other programs or organizations that may provide assistance
• Investment attraction support/facilitation services
• Request for access to capital/financing services from our organization or others
   

For more information or to book an appointment with Community Futures of Prince Edward Lennox Addington staff, contact:

Brad Roach  

613-703-3513 

broach@communityfutures.co