Small Business Incubation
 
 
 

Business Incubation is a business support process that accelerates the successful development of start-up and fledgling companies by providing entrepreneurs with an array of targeted resources and services. The most common goals of Incubation Programs are creating jobs in the community, building or accelerating growth in a local industry and diversifying local economies. There are over one thousand Business Incubators across the United States.
Cascadia Consulting Services is dedicated as a Business Service Provider to supporting and mentoring Small Business Incubators in Washington State. It is expected that some Business Incubation activity will emerge in Whatcom County in the foreseeable future. CCS looks forward to actively participating at that time with such local endeavors on behalf of both Incubation Management Teams and Incubator Clients.

 
 
CCS provides Incubator Management Support
 
To lay the groundwork for a successful incubation program, incubator developers must first invest time and money in a feasibility study. An effective feasibility study will help determine whether the proposed project has a solid market, a sound financial base and strong community support – all critical factors in an incubator’s success. CCS can provide valuable assistance in the preliminary stages of program development
 
  • Feasibility Study Support
  • Determining Principles and Best Practices
  • Assisting in the identification of Funding Sources and Sponsor Support
  • Advising Gatekeepers on the Client Screening Process
  • Academic and Local Government Relations
 
     
     
CCS provides Business Incubator Client Mentoring
 
 
  • Pre-admission screening advice
  • Assistance with the Business Plan
  • Market Research
  • Marketing Planning
  • Web Site Design and Development
  • Assessing Critical Success Factors
  
  • Sales and Distribution Strategies
  • Competitive Positioning
  • Revenue Models
  • Product Research and Launches
  • Alliances and Partnerships
  • Public Relations Campaigns
 
 
 
 
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