NCERC, representing Western Nevada County, partners with Sierra Business Council to inform local entrepreneurs and small to mid-size businesses of the various resources available for business success, growth, and retention. Hosted by Sierra Business Council, the Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers free one-on-one consulting on various topics including strategic planning, cash flow management, feasibility, social media, site selection, marketing, operations, human resources, and other specialty programs. The goal is to help build business, find capital, create jobs and contribute to the prosperous economy.

The FREE consulting services are focused on:
  • Helping businesses create a feasible business model
  • Gaining access to business opportunities
  • Help determine financial needs
  • Identify potential sources of financing
  • Design an effective strategy to market and grow

This is no cost one-on- one consulting that enables businesses to improve and expand,
solve problems, strengthen management, develop new ideas for products or services,
or investigate business opportunities.