Small Business Coaching

The City of Cambridge will offer the Cambridge Small Business Coaching Program to established Cambridge small services and/or retailers who are eligible based on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG/HUD) criteria. To check your business' eligibility, click here.  

The Small Business Coaching Program offers eligible business owners up to 2 hours of free, one-on-one coaching from industry experts.  Coaching can be two, one-hour sessions, or split up in other ways that work best for you and the coach.  Our experts can help with:

  • Financial Planning – including cash flow analysis, reviewing financial statements, long-term financial planning, tax planning and setting business investment goals
  • Marketing - including marketing strategy, branding, social media, website, and e-commerce

The Small Business Coaching Program entails two steps:

Step I

  • Decide what type assistance expertise you need: marketing, architecture/interior design, legal assistance, financial planning, or restaurant operations/management.
  • Check your eligibility here.
  • Click here to complete an online application.  Attach your business certificate in the online application.

Step II

  • Once your application is received, reviewed and approved, you will be emailed or called to set-up a time for up to 2 hours of coaching.

Eligibility

The Cambridge Small Business Coaching Program is offered to established Cambridge small services and/or retailers who are eligible based on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG/HUD) criteria.  To check your business' eligibility, click here. 

Please note - only one coach per business.**  This program is a first come, first served program.  Applications are being accepted until May 15, 2024. 

For More Information

If you have any questions about the Small Business Coaching Program, please contact Pardis Saffari at psaffari@cambridgema.gov or 617/349-4654.