Consulting Advisory Services NL Canada

Consulting Advisory Services

NL, Canada
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Expert Advice
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  • Metro Business Opportunities
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Get up to 75% of professional fees and costs reimbursed (maximum $5,000) for SMEs and non-profits.

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There are eligible activities for this grant:
  • Diagnostic Assessment: Focus on specific areas or overall operation, analyze current performance, identify key issues, recommend growth measures.
  • Business Management Skills Development: Analyze management practices, identify opportunities for enhancement, recommend key skills development.
  • Trade Assessment: Evaluate export readiness, new markets, marketing strategy, distribution, new product development, provide feedback and strategies.
  • Competitiveness Assessment: Analyze capabilities, suggest improvements in skills, productivity, innovation, technology acquisition.
  • Access to Capital: Analyze options for accessing capital, help address roadblocks, recommend potential sources.
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$3,750

Toronto
Implement a diagnostic assessment to improve overall business operations.

$3,750

Waterloo
Develop business management skills to enhance management practices in our cooperative.

$3,750

Toronto
Conduct a trade assessment to explore new international markets for our products.

$3,750

Vancouver
Enhance competitiveness through innovation strategy development and technology acquisition.

$3,750

Montreal
Conduct a Competitiveness Assessment to improve production and innovation.

$3,750

Calgary
Analyze and develop a plan for accessing capital to expand our business.

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This program provides affordable access to consulting services for small businesses and not-for-profit organizations by covering up to 75% of professional fees and costs with a maximum of $5000 available in financial assistance. Eligible activities include diagnostic assessment, business management skills development, trade assessment, competitiveness assessment, and access to capital.
  • The request for Consultant Advisory Services must be initiated by the client, not the consultant.
  • The consultant's proposal should be developed with direct input from the client.
  • Keep the scope of work within the program's budget of $6667 (with a maximum of $5000 (75%) covered).
  • HST is not included in the program budget and is not reimbursed.
  • Ensure that the proposal is focused on a specific challenge, deficiency, or opportunity for the client.

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There are eligible types of companies for this grant. Small businesses and non-profit organizations in St. John's & Mount Pearl are eligible.
  • Small businesses
  • Non-profit organizations

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Based on the grant context provided, there are no specific types of companies mentioned that are not eligible for this grant.

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There are eligible expenses for this grant.
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Business Management Skills Development
  • Trade Assessment
  • Competitiveness Assessment
  • Access to Capital

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation process involves a set of criteria that the consultant proposal must meet to be considered for approval.
  • The client must initiate the request for Consultant Advisory Services.
  • The consultant's proposal should be developed with direct input from the client.
  • The scope of work must stay within the program's budget of $6667, with a maximum of $5000 (75%) covered.
  • The proposal should focus on a specific challenge, deficiency, or opportunity for the client.
  • The outcome should be an action plan for the client to follow.

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  • Step 1:
    • Initiate the request for Consultant Advisory Services by the client, not the consultant.
    • Ensure the consultant's proposal is developed with direct input from the client.
    • Keep the scope of work within the program's budget of $6667 (with a maximum of $5000 (75%) covered).
    • Focus the proposal on a specific challenge, deficiency, or opportunity for the client.
  • Step 2:
    • Meet with a Metro Business Opportunities staff member to discuss eligibility and ineligible activities before starting the application.
    • Obtain the program application from MBO staff or download it online.
  • Step 3:
    • Identify specific needs and engage a consultant to prepare a Consultant Proposal.
    • Submit the proposal along with the program application to an MBO Client Services Officer for assessment.
  • Step 4:
    • If the proposal is approved, the consultant can begin the work upon signing the contract within 10 business days.
  • Step 5:
    • Upon completion of the work, submit copies of the consultant's final report, the invoice, and the client evaluation form.
    • The MBO Client Services Officer will then forward 75% of the consultant's fee (up to a maximum of $5000).
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