Welcome

The Small Business Development Center is a non-profit organization designed to advise small business owners through individual consultations and training seminars.

What can the SBDC do for you?
The SBDC staff subscribes to the highest standards of professional conduct. The center provides FREE business consulting services. All information regarding your business remains confidential, and only the staff working with you will have knowledge of your firm's operations.

The SBDC provides free, personalized assistance in various aspects of business management and operations. SBDC consultants will work with you to develop business plans and evaluate financing alternatives. They will address specific concerns of your business, as well as any marketing needs or custom training for your business.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to become a regional leader in helping entrepreneurs start new businesses and assist small and medium-sized companies to create new jobs.

To have motivated, well-qualified and trained staff with a high level of job satisfaction.

To be the primary referral source for financial institutions, business and trade groups and SBDC clients.

To act as a catalyst for bringing innovative/new technology from university faculty, scientists, and innovators/inventors to commercialization.

To be a key member of a recognized statewide network for business success.

A performance based and sustainable funding SBDC.

We are handicapped accessible.

Free parking is available in a large lot adjacent to the SBDC office.

Para obtener más información sobre nuestros productos y servicios, por favor llámenos marcando el 936.294.3737.

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FIRST STEP To Starting Your Small Business

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6-8 p.m. No Fee

This seminar offers the basic information on legal structures, taxes and more for beginning a business idea. Call (936) 294-3737 to register for this seminar.

Sam Houston State University | A Member of The Texas State University System

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Sam Houston State University SBDC is a business consulting and training center of the University of Houston Small Business Development Center Network. The UH SBDC Network serves 32 counties in Southeast Texas. SBDCs are a program supported by the US Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.