SBDC

Small Business Development Center

Organizations

Definition

SBA-funded centers that provide free business consulting and training to small businesses.

More Information

SBDCs are typically hosted at colleges and universities and provide no-cost consulting on business planning, financing, marketing, and operations. Many SBDCs have specialists in government contracting and supplier diversity certification.

Example

An entrepreneur works with an SBDC advisor to develop a business plan for her certification consulting practice.