Micro Business Support
SEVCA’s Micro Business staff support and guide individuals through the journey of evaluating their business concepts and readiness for self-employment. Together, program participants and the MDBP staff work together to overcome common barriers to success, such as gaining crucial business operations skills and mastering the art of financing.
Building the Foundation for Business Success
Our collaborative approach covers a range of vital topics. Whether you're in the brainstorming phase or already have an operational business, we can assist you with:
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Business Plan Development
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Understanding Taxes and Loans
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Grant Opportunities
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Cash Flow Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
Come talk with our business counselor to learn about the steps to starting your business, like setting up a business plan and understanding income and expense budgets.
Our business counselor can work with you as you learn about the steps to grow your business through using assessment and projection tools to navigate changes.
When available, incentives or grants can be applied for with the help of our coach who can help determine which opportunities your enterprise may qualify for.
No, we do not have any loans through SEVCA, but we can assist in understanding applications and terms.
Chris Meyer comes to the SEVCA economic development program after three years organizing and administering the Vermont Everyone Eats program and the Vermont Emergency Eats program. Born and raised in Chester, Chris has been a business owner, property manager, and dedicated community activist promoting quality of life events for the people who live in our community. Chris is excited for the opportunity to work with community members looking for help with personal finance as well as help starting and growing a business. Contact him at cmeyer@sevca.org