SBDC
Small Business Development Center
OrganizationsDefinition
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.