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Welcome to
Business Advisers of Cleveland
Who Are Business Advisers of Cleveland?
Business Advisers of Cleveland (BAC) provides advice free of charge to entrepreneurs, small businesses and community service organizations. BAC was established in 1956 as the Cleveland Senior Council and is a privately financed, non-profit organization. Our membership is comprised of retired men and women who were successful business executives and professionals in Cleveland area companies. Their expertise covers a full spectrum of business knowledge including law, finance, marketing, sales, management and manufacturing.
What Do We Do?
BAC offers entrepreneurs, owners and managers an opportunity to receive advice and free, unbiased answers to their business-related questions. Areas covered include but are not limited to:
- Planning for a new business
- Solving business problems
- Marketing a product or service
- Guidance in writing a business plan
- Lawyer and/or accountant selection
- Guidance in obtaining financing
When, Where and How Can You Work With Us?
- Counseling is conducted in private in the BAC office. Three counselors meet with each client for one hour.
- Clients are encouraged to return for follow-up sessions.
- On-site visits can be arranged when deemed appropriate.
- Complete the Request for Counseling form or call us at 216 426 2053, or contact Business Advisers of Cleveland.
BAC also conducts no charge Round Table Discussions in various locations throughout Greater Cleveland.
A panel from the BAC membership participates in a discussion with those present on questions they have
regarding new business start-ups and solutions to current business problems.
Why Do We Want to Help?
Our members would like to share their business experience with those who are starting or growing businesses. They believe that developing successful new businesses, and maintaining existing ones is vital to this area. The goal of BAC is to help our clients be successful, thus helping to build a strong and vigorous economy for the entire community.
