Philadelphia Minority Business Development CenterTM
The Philadelphia Minority Business Development CenterTM is sponsored by the U.S
Department of Commerce,
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
This page is archive as of 12/15/03. It is no longer updated.
PMBDC SCOPE of SERVICES
Management Assistance
Our general management servies will provide you
with guidance in the key areas of operating a successful business.
In this service area, emphasis is given to:
- Business Legal Structure
- Sole Proprietorship
- Partnership
- C Corporation
- Sub-S Corporation
- Business Financing
- New Businesses
- Expansions
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Policies and Procedures for
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Operations
- Marketing
- Personnel Management
- Inventory Control
- Client and Customer Service
- Business Insurance Coverage
- Computer Needs Analysis and Recommendations
- Certifications
Business Planning
Our business planning service consists of performing a comprehensive
evaluation of your business. We compare historical and present
business conditions with the future plans of your company
in order to assist in the development of realistic goals and
strategies. Business planning services include:
- Business Start-Up Planning
- Business Performance Review
- Short-Term and Long-Range Planning
- Pre-Merger and Acquisition Analysis
- Operations Analysis and Planning
Financial Planning and Loan Proposal Preparation
Financial planning and loan proposal preparation are key
components of our program. The process starts with a complete analysis
of your current financial position. Recommendations are made to
help improve your financial posture while increasing profits. Our services
include:
- Financial Projections
- Budgeting
- Credit Evaluation
- Loan Proposals
- Capital Investment
- Cash Flow Management
The MBDC Information Network
All Minority Business Development Centers throughout the country
are linked together through a state-of-the-art telecommunications
computer network. This system allows us to access numerous data banks
and retrieve business information which is critical to the further
development of your business enterprise. Some of the available services
are:
- Market Identification
- Competitive Analysis for Strategic Planning
- Site Analysis
- Federal Procurement Data
- Construction Procurement Opportunities
- Industry Case Studies
- MBDC National Consultants Network
- Industry-by-Industry Financial Profile
Construction Contracting
The construction industry is one of our special interest business
categories. Its dollar volume makes it one of the largest
industries in the United States. This industry offers virtually endless
possibilities to skilled minority entrepreneurs. Our
construction specialists provide management and technical
assistance to clients in construction and related fields. Our
service offering includes:
- Contract Procurement
- Bonding
- Financing Sources
- Operations Analysis
Marketing
Marketing is everybody's business. Today's competitive business
climate demands that product and service providers know as
much about their competition as they do their own organization
and target markets. Efficient marketing plans and management are
essential if you are to properly position your business.
Our marketing services will help you establish the right image
for your business, analyze competition, identify new markets
and develop success oriented marketing strategies. Our services
include:
- Feasibilty Analysis
- Marketing Plans
- Marketing Tools - Advertising, Sales Promotions, Direct Marketing, Sales
and Territorial Management
- Management and Distribution
- Site Analysis
- Procurement Assistance
- Market Penetration Testing
- Potential Growth Patterns Identification