Business Counseling

Mike Holbrook SBDC Counselor (978) 353-7600, ext. 221 "I am always pleased to meet and talk with business owners and entrepreneurs about their ideas, plans, and challenges."

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce offers business counseling services through the Massachusetts Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Both agencies provide one to one management and technical assistance counseling for prospective and existing small businesses.

Counselors are available on the following days:
Mondays - Chet Fantozzim & Bob Aspell SCORE Counselors
Tuesdays - Mike Holbrook, SBDC Counselor
Fridays - Jack Purdy,  SCORE Counselor

To access this service just call (978) 353-7600 and book an appointment.

Prior to meeting with a business counselor you may want to ask yourself the following questions:

• Has your idea been thoroughly thought out?
• Is your product or service needed in the marketplace?
• Where are you going to locate your business?
• Do you know who your customers will be?
• How much money will you need to get started?
• Do you have money to put in to start up this business?
• Have you begun to develop a business plan?
• If you are purchasing an existing business also ask the following:
• Have you asked why the business is selling?
• Have you seen the financial statements (3 years) on this business?
• Have you inspected the inventory and/or real estate?