Small Business Assistance

North Shore CDC’s Small Business Assistance Program provides free one-on-one consulting and technical assistance services, with a focus on immigrant-, women- and minority-owned businesses. We offer technical assistance on marketing, financial analysis, customer analysis, digitization, funding resources, time management, and much more. These services also include industry-specific workshops, trainings, and focus groups.

For more information contact Nina Lissarrague, Small Business Coordinator, at nina@northshorecdc.org or 978-209-6883.

A special thanks to our funders: Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation, Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, the City of Salem, Wells Fargo, and M&T Bank.

WHAT WE OFFER

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING

The Small Business team provides one-on-one coaching to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups and caters our support to your business on branding/marketing, financial management, applying for government assistance, and related topics.

Click the button below to book an appointment!

THE INCUBATOR SPACE

The Incubator, located at 104 Lafayette Street in Salem and in close proximity to North Shore CDC offices, was created to help e-commerce businesses and start-ups to test out a physical retail space by providing a free, 6 month lease. Through this partnership, small businesses receive support from the entire small business team on marketing, product placement, financial management, technology, and more.

This application is due January 31st 2025. Those who make it to the 2nd round will receive a request for an interview in February, and the decision for the May through October 2025 term (April move in and ribbon cutting month) occupant will be announced in March.

CANVA WORKSHOP

Discover the potential of Canva in our free workshop! Learn how this easy-to-use platform can help you create professional designs for your business. We’ll explore its features and how it can simplify your branding efforts.
Limited spots available for one-on-one sessions where you’ll get hands-on guidance.
No previous experience required.
 
Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 – 8:30pm
Espacio: 105 Congress St, Salem
 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 FUNDERS!

Mass Growth Capital Corporation | Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Economic Development
Wells Fargo | The City of Salem CDBG | The City of Peabody CDBG
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation | M&T Bank