Seeking Accounting Partners to Provide Technical Assistance to Tech companies across Missouri for Show-Me Network

New and small tech businesses are the backbone of local economies. They drive innovation, create jobs, and fuel community growth. Yet, many entrepreneurs face barriers to accessing capital due to limited financial capacity or legal readiness. To address these challenges, a Request for Proposal (RFP) has been released under the Missouri Technical Assistance State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0) Technical Assistance Program.

The RFP seeks a qualified organization or firm to provide accounting-focused technical assistance that helps new and small tech businesses enhance their financial management practices and readiness for capital.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering group training on bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax readiness.
• Providing one-on-one guidance on accounting system setup, budgeting, cash flow analysis, and financial statement development.
• Offering customized technical assistance to help businesses improve their financial systems and reporting capacity.
• Tracking and reporting outcomes in compliance with SSBCI 2.0 and U.S. Treasury requirements.

This opportunity is ideal for CPA firms, accounting consultants, nonprofit service providers, or financial training organizations with a strong track record of supporting new and small tech business growth.