Business Counseling / Consulting
Business Counseling
These services allow companies to work with established units on campus to enhance the reach and scope of their activities. Many services are free or offered at reduced costs as a service to business partners.
Small Business Development
Directly affiliated with federal, state and local small business resources, the SIUE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serves as the direct source for your small business needs. The SBDC offers training, counseling and consulting to new and existing businesses in Southwestern Illinois. The SBDC is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and SIUE School of Business.
International Trade Center
Exporting offers numerous advantages for the firm that wants to thrive in the worldwide marketplace. Ours is a global economy, influenced by the worldwide access to manufacturing technology which has created competitive manufacturers that are challenged to produce better and faster. SIUE’s International Trade Center can prepare organizations to export in an effort to achieve these benefits:
- Increase Sales and Profits
- Gain Global Market Share
- Reduce Dependence on Existing Domestic Markets
- Sell Excess Production Capacity
- Enhance Competitiveness
- Create Domestic Jobs
- Help Reduce the Trade Deficit
- Find Excellent No Cost/Low Cost Experts in Export
Consulting
Many academic units provide consulting activities on a fee-for-service basis. Research and industry experts can work together to meet business needs and advance inquiry across many disciplines. If you are seeking out a consultant, contact the SIUE Graduate School to connect you with our talented faculty pool.