The El Paso MBDA Business Center will accomplish its mission by offering the following four types of clients’ services.

• Client Assessment - We will help MBEs identify immediate and long term needs and project potential growth using a variety of specialized tools and programs.

• Strategic Business Consulting – Using personalized one-on-one or group consulting we use an integrative systems approach to foster the growth of minority firms and provide education and training to minority entrepreneurs on significant business topics.

• Access to Capital – This is often one of the most needed areas to help MBEs to thrive versus just survive. We will diligently assist MBEs in securing the financial capital necessary for growth and expansion of their businesses.

• Access to Markets – This involves assisting MBEs with procurement and contracts, increased sales and revenue. Examples of relevant activities include but are not limited to conducting strategic market assessment and assistance, identifying sales leads, bid preparation assistance, creating market promotions, brokering services, and assisting in the development of joint ventures and strategic alliances.

Business Consulting activities fall into two broad categories which include the Client Assessment process and Functional Assistance.

Client Assessment – A fundamental business evaluation via an interview between the client and El Paso MBDA Business Center consultant. This service is designed to provide:

• Background and contact information on the client;

• Client business analysis with respect to its core competency, organizational structure, market and industry placement, production of products/delivery of services, marketing plan, resources and financial viability;

• Analysis and benchmarking of the client;

• Development of an intervention plan utilizing a systems-integrated approach and client report; and,

• Identification of resources and referrals.

Functional Assistance – Provides the El Paso MBDA Business Center client with detailed business consulting services including but not limited to: marketing, financial management, financial assistance, procurement assistance, operations & quality management, organization & administration, and general management.