Merle Rhoades

Detail-oriented professional with strong budgeting and forecasting skills in the financial services sector. Committed to driving growth through tailored strategies and fostering community support for small businesses.

Results-driven consultant with expertise in customer relationships and operations management. Experienced in developing tailored growth strategies to maximize profitability for small businesses.

Proven track record in creating comprehensive business plans and facilitating workshops that enhance client decision-making and operational efficiency.

Business professional bringing significant consulting experience in small business environments. Proficient in financial planning and market analysis.

• Dr. Merle Rhoades has advised more than 1600 small business clients. For the first eight of those years, he was the director of the Small Business Development Center that covered 19,000+ square miles in far Northeastern Colorado.
• Before that, he spent 32 years as a business teacher and college administrator. During that time, he was active and held many leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels. He was recognized for his teaching excellence at both the state and national levels.
• Throughout his career, he has owned several small businesses, including both start-ups and existing businesses.
• As a college administrator, he was responsible for all financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, procurement, capital construction, auxiliary enterprises, and human resources.
• In his SBDC advising, he focuses on all areas of starting and running a business, including writing business plans, seeking finances, marketing, and doing financial analysis. .