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Certified Business Advisor (Kitsap County)​​​​​​​ The Small Business Development Center Certified Business Advisor provides one-on-one counseling / technical assistance to business owners on financial analysis, financing, business plans, marketing, personnel issues, management and other business issues at Western Washington University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This position provides technical assistance to specialized markets, including rural entrepreneurs, startup businesses and second stage businesses. The CBA is expected to implement business outreach program independently and autonomously; make decisions as to client mix, marketing outreach efforts, client counseling, schedule and direction of specialty area; assess client needs and determine best...

     Western Washington University's Kitsap Small Business Development Center has welcomed Joyce Oswald to their local advisors. Joyce has shown tremendous talent and dedication in providing valuable insights concerning business plans, financial statements, and proposals. Joyce most recently worked as a professor of business at Tacoma Community College.   Joyce brings a Bachelor's in International Business with a Master's in Career and Technical Education and has worked in the fields of accounting, management, and academia.    As a long-time Silverdale resident, Joyce brings a special gift with over three decades of service to business owners and entrepreneurs who...