Starting a new venture, expanding an existing business or developing innovative technologies is tough. It requires flexibility and the ability to meet every challenge with a solution that moves a vision forward. To help, we offer comprehensive services at little to no cost. It's our goal to make sure that you have the resources you need to succeed.
1-on-1 Business Development Consulting
Our Small Business Development Associates work individually with businesses to meet a wide variety of needs. Some types of business consulting provided through the SBTDC are:
- Starting your own business
- Feasibility studies
- Preparing business plans
- Inventory control
- Marketing and merchandising
- Evaluating financing options
- Preparing loan proposals
- Obtaining government contracts
- Advertising and promotion
- Accounting procedures
- Financial management
- Regulatory compliance
- Exporting/international trade
- New product development
- Manufacturing and operations
- Website and social media options
Send an email for more information or to sign up for a 1-on-1 business consulting session.
The Southeast SBTDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Business Training
Training provides business founders and owners the tools, resources and know-how to launch new ventures and successfully grow existing businesses. Some topics include:
- Concepts to Reality (deciding when an idea is a viable business opportunity)
- Listening to Your Business
- Doing Business With the Government
- Financial management tools
- Social Media and Online Marketing
- SBIR/STTR