Business Counseling

Seize big opportunities & overcome business challenges

Are you an entrepreneur looking to start or expand your business?

Members of BXL have access to expert business counselors through the Business Outreach Center (BOC) Network.

BOC Network business counselors help BXL members with everything from marketing and business plan development to navigating business regulations and acquiring certifications.

The BOC Women’s Business Center (WBC) offers business training, one-on-one counseling and financing resources to help women entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. By educating and empowering underserved women entrepreneurs, the WBC contributes to the economic, cultural, and social vitality of our communities.

Products & Services

One-on-One Counseling

  • Business start-up/expansion

  • Access to financing

  • Business-plan development

  • Workforce development assistance

  • Start-up grant packaging for low-income entrepreneurs

  • Legal assistance

  • Market research/strategies

  • Import-export information and assistance

  • Licensing and permit information

  • Product pricing

  • Procurement assistance

  • Minority certification

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made at all times in accordance with the American With Disabilities Act of 1990 and associated amendments. Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

The Office of Women’s Business Ownership is established to help women become full partners in economic development through small business ownership.

The Women’s Business Ownership Homepage address is https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/women-owned-businesses. SBA’s cooperation does not constitute or imply its endorsement of any opinions, products, and/or services.