Mission Community Services Corporation

SERVICES

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR SERVICES?

All Professions

Individuals desiring to start, improve or expand a small business enterprise in the northern Central Coast or Central Valley regions of California. Our services provide high quality and special assistance at little or no cost to low-income, minorities, women and non-profit businesses.

Also, lenders may benefit from our services by referring their clients to Mission Community Services Corp. (MCSC) for technical assistance, training and education to improve the small business understanding of business planning and management thereby improving the business owner's ability to make profit and repay loan commitments. MCSC provides a systematic mechanism designed significantly reduce risks. MCSC can improve lender's (and other investors) investments in low-income communities with small businesses at the lowest possible risk to their valued capital.

To request services, complete the request for services form and mail to:

Address: Mission Community Services Corporation

71 Zaca Lane - Suite 130

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Toll Free: 1-877-831-9377

Phone: (805) 595-1357

Fax: (805) 595-1358

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

One to one private counseling
Mobile Consulting - we come to you
Geographic Information (available for a fee)
Grant Writing and Development

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Vision to Venture Program (Self Emplyment Training)
Business Development
Government Procurement
Certification as a minority or women-owned enterprise
Post Certificate Program that demonstrates to community lenders your organization is credit worthy and a good investment.

LOAN PRODUCTS

Assistance with preparing your Loan Package
Micro Credit Loans
SBA Guaranteed 504 Loans
Education Loans
Childcare Facility Loans

SUPPORT

Support Networks and Mentors
Professional Technical Advisory Teams
Student Technical Assistant Teams
Email List Serve (to come)
Women's Resource Guide

Mission Community Services Corporation accomplishes its mission through the Mission Community Small Business Success Model (MCSBSM). The MCSBSM assists with the financing and development of small business and strengthens the historically weak areas of many small businesses. This model focuses on the two major components to small business success; financing and technical knowledge and incorporates the following steps:

1. Client requests services

2. Assessment of Client needs

3. Prescribe Client Scope of Work

4. Business Training & Education

5. Business Planning

6. Connect with Professional Technical Advisory Teams and Student Technical Assistance Teams

7. Develop strategic alliances for the Client’s business

8. Assist with financing

9. Research & development to expand and grow the Client’s business

More services are available from the San Luis Obispo E-Team (entrepreneur team!)

Click here for helpful guides and tools to starting your own business (both for profit or for public benefit/non-profit organizations).