The Small Business Development Center
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Another great resource for any small business will be the local office of The Small Business Development Center at a local university.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of the US Small Business Administration and has been set up to assist small businesses in all aspects of starting and operating a small business.
The SBDC is an organization that offers a variety of services and management training courses that are tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. SBDC Consultants provide managerial assistance to those wishing to start or expand an enterprise and to businesses experiencing difficulties. They have a wealth or resources they can offer to your business.
SBDC Consultants are available to give one-on-one consultation, to analyze business operations, assist in developing business plans, and provide marketing information at no cost.
The SBDC provides all of the following services at no cost, or a nominal cost (in the case of workshops):
Advertising and Marketing
Bookkeeping & Financial Management
Business Plans
Veteran Services
Financial Planning/Loan Packaging
Importing/Exporting
Procurement Matching Service
Small Business Tax & Licensing Information
Starting/Expanding a Small Business
Technology Transfer
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Workshops
We became a cllent of the SBDC soon after starting our business, and have found their workshops informative, and their counseling to be very valuable.
The workshops are also an opportunity to network with 20-30 people who are either in business or comtemplating a business startup. In fact, we have gotten clients through attending SBDC workshops.
You can learn more about how the SBDC can benefit you in your business endeavors by contacting the SBDC on the web or if you're business is in the Aiken, SC area by giving them a call at 803.641.3646.
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