About Us

In August 1992, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) opened a new 1800-square-foot, stand-alone facility with easy accessibility and ample parking for clients. The new facility features several office spaces, state of the art furnishings and material, and a fully-equipped Computer Learning Center.

The SBDC's main objective is to help small businesses get started and existing businesses raise their profit potential. This is accomplished through one-on-one counseling, which will increase a business' chance of success.

A variety of training seminars are offered to the general public, some free and some for a minimal fee, in an effort to bring relevant business-related issues into the forefront. The seminars include such topics as understanding computers, tax information, marketing a business, exporting products and starting up new businesses.

The SHSU SBDC offers the following services:

Business Plan Development
Market Research, Analysis and Strategy
Business Check-up and Analysis
SBA and Conventional Loan Assistance
Marketing to the Government
Cash Management and Budgeting
Technology Access
Workshops & Seminars
International Trade Program
Business Resource Library

We welcome you to visit our office in Huntsville at 2424 Sam Houston Avenue or call one of our satellite offices for a free and confidential consultation.

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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.