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The purpose of this position is to serve as an advisor to small business owners in the NCTC-SBDC service area. Duties include helping clients learn how to start a new business, save a failing business, develop comprehensive business and marketing plans, determine capital needs, conduct long and short-term planning, project cash flow, prepare and analyze financial statements, perform market research and feasibility studies and prepare loan packages.Responsibilities and Duties:* Provides individual advising for small business owners and managers in areas including business planning, financial management, and marketing.* Monitors and meets strategic program goals set by the regional office and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Assists the Director with the development and implementation of customized instruction through local businesses, banks, Chambers of Commerce, EDC's, CDC's, and other interested parties.* Develops methods of publicizing programs to attract clients and support from the community, business and industry leaders in the service territory. Possess and maintain current knowledge of research and trends affecting the SBDC and its clients* Actively create and maintain relationships with economic development partners and stakeholders in the NCTC-SBDC service area including lenders, loan packagers, CDC's, EDC's, Chambers of Commerce and other parties in facilitating economic development projects in the North Texas region.* Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution.