Location: West Lafayette, IN
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Req Id: 41997 Job Title: Business Advisor, HH-ISBDC City: West Lafayette ## **Job Summary** The mission of the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) is to drive measurable impact for small businesses and the communities they serve. The Business Advisor plays a key role in advancing this mission by providing expert, one-on-one consulting to entrepreneurs and small business owners at all stages—from startup to growth and expansion. In this role, you will support clients in building sustainable, scalable businesses through strategic guidance in areas such as planning, financial management, and operations. In addition, you will actively cultivate relationships with community partners, industry experts, and resource providers to connect clients with the knowledge, tools, and capital needed to succeed. ## **What You'll Be Doing:** - Providing one-on-one advising to small business clients, including business plan development, financial analysis, and the preparation of key financial statements such as cash flow projections, income statements, and balance sheets - Supporting clients in areas of business growth, including market strategy, sales, advertising, and promotions, while assisting with access to capital through loan application guidance - Developing and delivering training programs, workshops, and seminars for small business owners across key areas such as financial management, marketing, operations, and leadership - Providing instruction on core business topics including QuickBooks, taxes, human resources, legal considerations, and effective management practices - Facilitating engaging sessions that help entrepreneurs transition from working *in* their business to working *on* their business, driving long-term growth and sustainability - Identifying emerging training needs and create relevant content to support the evolving challenges of small business owners - Collaborating with partners and subject matter experts to expand training offerings and enhanc