
Pro Bono Small Business Clinic
Running a business is hard, but getting support shouldn’t be. Pathway Financial Education’s Pro Bono Small Business Clinic provides Kansas City small business owners with free, one-on-one consultations with trusted professionals to help them grow and strengthen their businesses. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll walk away with real advice and actionable steps tailored to your business.
Designed for Entrepreneurs at Every Stage
Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur, or running a part-time business and need expert guidance, but don’t have the budget for it? This clinic is for you! Whether you’re navigating complex decisions or working through challenges in areas like finance, legal, or marketing, our team is here to help at no cost. Get the expert support you need to grow and strengthen your business.
How It Works
We’ve designed the clinic to be simple, supportive, and flexible. Here’s how you can access free small business support in Kansas City through our one-on-one consultation process.
1. Submit an Interest Form
Start by completing a quick intake form. You’ll share a little about your business, what you’re working on, and what kind of support you think you might need. If you’re not sure, no problem. Just give us your best guess, and we’ll take it from there.
2. We Reach Out to Learn More
After reviewing your form, a member of the Pathway team will contact you to schedule an initial meeting. This conversation helps us better understand your goals, challenges, and what type of support would be most helpful right now. Based on your needs, we’ll connect you with a trusted professional in the appropriate field.
3. You Schedule Your Session
Once you’re matched, you’ll receive a personalized scheduling link with your assigned professional’s availability. All sessions take place on our designated clinic days — the first and third Tuesday of each month — and are offered via Zoom. Just choose a time that works best for you.
4. Get Personalized Guidance and Next Steps
Your one-on-one session will last about 30 minutes and will focus entirely on the questions or topics you need help with. You’ll leave with clearer direction, helpful tools or ideas, and a better sense of what to do next. If additional support is needed, we’ll help coordinate that too.
Do you need help in more than one area? No problem. You’re welcome to schedule additional sessions with other professionals as needed.
Why It’s Free
Pathway’s Pro Bono Small Business Clinic is powered by local professionals who donate their time to help entrepreneurs thrive. These experts, from fields like legal, accounting, HR, marketing, and more, volunteer their services to provide free, high-quality support to Kansas City small business owners. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to grow, our clinic connects you with real people who want to help your business succeed.
This model keeps resources accessible, community-driven, and 100% free to small businesses. It’s one way we’re building a stronger, more equitable small business ecosystem across the region.
Interested in Volunteering?
Are you a business professional who wants to give back?
Our Pro Bono Clinic is made possible by business professionals who volunteer their time to support Kansas City’s small business community. If you have experience in legal services, small business accounting, HR, marketing, insurance, banking, or operations, your expertise could help a local entrepreneur solve real challenges and move forward.
We’re also open to expanding the areas we cover, so if you work in a field not currently listed, we’d love to hear how your expertise could benefit small business owners. Our volunteer professionals meet with clients one-on-one to offer free, personalized guidance in a flexible, supportive setting.