25/25-01 Jackson County SBDC Outreach Center Business Advising

The Lane Community College is seeking proposals from individual independent contractors to provide business advice to pre-venture and existing for-profit small businesses located in Jackson County, Oregon. The selected contractor will provide confidential, no-cost, one-on-one business advising services, including business formation and structure, business plan development, financial management, marketing, and human resource management. The contractor will also be required to accurately record all advising sessions and client interactions, capture and document client success stories, and maintain regular communication with the Oregon SBDC Network Lead Office. • The contractor must have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in business administration, economics, or a related field, and at least three years of practical business experience. • The contractor must be able to analyze barriers to business growth and provide actionable recommendations. • The contractor must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively convey information to clients and stakeholders. • The contractor must be proficient in Google and Microsoft Office tools and have experience with social media and new technologies. • The contractor must be committed to maintaining current knowledge of business and economic trends relevant to small business advising.