Business Advisory
Business Advisory Services
PELA CFDC provides 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 PELA CFDC’s lending activity and grant programs (EODP). Business Advisory services provided by PELA CFDC 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 PELA CFDC or others
For more information or to book an appointment with PELA CFDC staff, contact:
Carla Vincent, B.Comm.(Hons.), B.Sc., B.Ed., AMP
613-476-7901 ex 208
cv@pelacfdc.ca
