Peter G. Lewis

Business Consultant @Louisiana Small Business Development Center

Baton Rouge, LA, US

Provide one-on-one confidential business consulting to small business clients in areas such as business planning, financial analysis, marketing, and operations.• Assist clients with the development of business plans, loan proposals, cash flow projections, and other business development tools.• Conduct needs assessments to determine the scope of services required by clients and create customized advising strategies.• Guide entrepreneurs through the startup process, including legal structure selection, licensing requirements, and business registration.• Support clients in accessing capital by preparing financial documentation and connecting them with appropriate lenders and funding sources.• Facilitate training workshops, webinars, and outreach events to educate business owners on key topics such as financial literacy, disaster preparedness, and digital marketing.• Maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions in the Center IC database, ensuring compliance with SBA and LSBDC reporting standards.• Stay current with regional economic trends, small business legislation, and industry-specific developments to better inform client advising.• Collaborate with local partners, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders to expand outreach and client impact.• Participate in professional development activities, including LSBDC trainings, conferences, and certifications, to maintain advising excellence.