Business Counseling & Academic Advising

The Entrepreneurial Studies Institute (ESI) in partnership with SCORE provide business problem counseling and business academic advising from faculty members and from various sources within the local business community. SCORE has many experienced counselors that will guide you if a specific gap exists in your business planning and operations.

ESI has several advisors with both business and academic experience that can help you determine what courses you need if your knowledge requirements are too deep or broad for targeted SCORE assistance. Additionally, all ESI students receive ongoing business counseling while enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Arrangements for meetings with individuals or groups for Business Counseling and/or Academic Advice can be facilitated through the Hatchery.

All sessions are free and confidential. Prior to your counseling session you will be asked to complete a referral form ^PDF that briefly describes your business idea, questions you have, issues you want to discuss, and/or information you are trying to gather in order to find the proper advisor for your situation.

Schedule an appointment after submitting your referral form by e-mailing esi@aacc.edu or calling 410-777-2066.

Spring 2012 Office Hours 
^{January18 through May 11}

Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Note: Evening and weekend sessions are available *by appointment
*Monday through Thursday: 5 – 7 p.m.
*Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Explore each of the links below to find valuable information for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The Small Business Administration
Small Business Resource Guide 
SCORE - Local Chapter
Maryland Business & Economic Development
Annapolis & Anne Arundel Chamber
AA County Economic Development
Entrepreneurs Exchange
International Franchise Association
Kauffman E-Venturing
Business Licensing Information 
AA County Government
AACC Library
Business Insurance

Anne Arundel Community College
Entrepreneurial Studies Institute
101 College Parkway - CRSC 326
Arnold, MD 21012-1895
esi@aacc.edu
Phone: 410-777-2066
Fax: 410-777-2402