BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

More and more, local governments are being asked to create and sustain supportive business environments in their communities. Under government-funded business services contracts, Grant Associates offers a wide array of business services to help companies thrive and grow. Our teams of expert business consultants provide companies with solutions to common business issues, including start-up, financing, accessing incentives and selling to the government.

Staffing. For over ten years, Grant Associates has been providing companies, large and small, with effective staffing solutions. Our access to an ongoing flow of qualified jobseekers allows us to fill job orders of any size with candidates who are pre-screened to suit the specific demands of each business client. Companies typically hire one or more candidates out of every three we refer, saving them valuable time.

Training. Grant Associates assists businesses in applying for government-funded training programs, which offer uncommon opportunities for companies to upgrade the skills of employees and train them on new processes and technologies on the job.

Professional Development. Grant Associates provides professional development workshops for employees on customer service, teamwork, sales and marketing, time management and effective interpersonal communications. We also offer access to supervisory training courses specifically created to address employers’ expressed need for more effective managers.

Financing Assistance. Most growing businesses need capital to purchase equipment, hire employees and expand operations. Grant Associates offers a full range of services to help business customers meet their financing goals, including credit counseling, developing business plans, identifying different borrowing options, and managing the loan application process with our broad network of lending partners.

Government Incentives. Many companies are unaware of the numerous incentives that are available to them. Leveraging our vast knowledge of government resources, Grant Associates connects businesses with valuable programs like hiring incentives, energy cost saving programs, Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification, and geography-based incentives, such as Empire Zone and Industrial Business Zone credits.

Business Start-up. Grant Associates offers special services for start-up businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Through customized workshops and one-on-one assistance, we provide start-ups with valuable information on all aspects of forming a new business, including incorporation, insurance, business planning, and licenses and permits.