Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) Regional Office Business Consultant

Duties

• provide confidential, individualized consulting to entrepreneurs and small business owners on business planning, marketing, operations, and overall business development;
• assist clients in preparing business plans, financial projections, loan proposals, and other documentation needed to pursue financing;
• conduct outreach and represent ASBTDC at community meetings, business events, and partner activities;
• plan and deliver small business training workshops, seminars, or webinars to educate entrepreneurs and increase program awareness;
• identify and assist clients with projects that can lead to measurable economic outcomes such as capital acquisition, business starts, and job creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, management, or related field required;
• Master’s degree in business or related field preferred;
• proficiency in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides);
• experience working with entrepreneurs or small businesses and with financial analysis, capital acquisition, or lending preferred.