Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): quick facts
Small Business Development Centers are a nationwide network, funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and hosted by universities and state agencies, that provide free, confidential advising and low-cost training to small-bus…
Administered by
U.S. Small Business Administration, hosted by universities and state agencies
Who it's for
Aspiring and existing small-business owners, including women-owned businesses; services are open to the general public.
What it funds
Free or low-cost business advising and training (not direct grant cash)
Repayable?
Free services (not a loan, not repaid)
Where to apply
Find a local SBDC through the SBA at sba.gov and request free advising
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Official sources: U.S. Small Business Administration — Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.