Helping Small Businesses Is Our Job

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an existing business owner in Maryland… the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers FREE individualized consulting, from start up to established businesses. We also offer comprehensive training programs, from those just thinking about starting a business to executive training, with most classes at low to no cost. The Maryland SBDC Network provides Maryland small business owners with access to trusted business advisors who have experience in starting and growing businesses. We offer expertise and keen insights essential to helping you manage your concerns today, and design solid, long-range plans to secure your vision for tomorrow.

I'm Starting A Business

If you are planning to start, or even thinking of starting, this will assess your readiness.

Smart Start Assessment

I'm A Business Owner

If you are already in business, this assessment will help us determine your needs.

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What We Do

Since 1988, the seasoned staff of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network has provided sound advice, consulting and support to entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state. We are part of a national SBDC network—founded in 1979—that helps over 500,000 U.S. businesses annually.

Business Training

Get no- or low-cost training in the areas of MONEY, MANAGEMENT, and MARKETING.

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Business Consulting

Get no- or low-cost consulting in the areas of MONEY, MANAGEMENT, and MARKETING.

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Business Funding

We help you get funding for your business from a variety of sources.

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Events and Workshops

November 8

Insurance - Understanding Business Insurance

Agency Owner, Herberta Jones will walk you through various ...

Southern

August 8

Understanding Basic Financial Statements

Join this seminar to discover the basics of reading and unders...

Western

August 9

Local SEO-How To Get Your Business Found

These Do It Yourself (DIY) techniques can be the most critical mark...

Western

August 10

Maneuvering Through EMaryland Marketpace With Success

Join this seminar to learn how to easily and successfully maneuver ...

Western

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Success Stories

Entrepreneurs have great ideas that they want to see manifested in a successful business. Most of the time, they are missing some critical information, guidance, or skill that would make all the difference. Here are examples of SBDC clients who were able to succeed with our guidance: