Welcome
We’re all about business on all levels. Whether you are an existing business in need of expansion and further development, additional training, research capabilities, or a start-up in need of a business plan and preparation of paperwork for SBA loan lenders in your area, we can help you prepare for this process.
The Tyler SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State of Texas, and Tyler Junior College to provide small businesses with the practical assistance needed to survive, grow, and prosper in our seven county service area of Smith, Wood, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Sabine, and San Augustine.
Take a Class
Start and/or manage your company better
• Small Business Start-up Sessions
• Management Skills Certification
• Certificación Técnico de Negocio
Business Advising
Business plans, projections and loan preparation
Step 1: Fill out Assessment Survey, and Form 641/Client Agreement.
Step 2: You will be contacted by our office to direct you to the appropriate resource
Attend our annual event
Save the Date: Women Entrepreneurs Conference
Success Stories
Lone Star Handicap Vans
FAQs download
Spring 2013
Small Business Start-up Sessions
FREE consultation for individuals who are interested in starting a business. This consultation provides an understanding of the
topics that will be covered when meeting with an SBDC advisor. These sessions are held on Wednesday, as follows:
01/09………….W…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
02/06………….W…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
03/06………….W…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
04/03………….W…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
05/01………….W…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: RTDC 108 (Tyler Junior College West Campus)
Driving Directions
Must call to register: 903-510-2975
Management Skills Certification
(BUSG1008 - Small Business Management)
Six-week course (meeting once a week) taught by accomplished business professionals who have been where you are today. They
understand your greatest business asset and your most critical key to success; your business knowledge and skills for day to day
business management.
Past attendees believe the greatest benefit they received, from this course, over and above the information provided, was the
opportunity to ask the professionals questions and get answers which might otherwise not be available to them.
BUSG1011 CRN35101…..$99
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
04/04………….R………….6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
FINANCING A SMALL BUSINESS
04/11………….R………….6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
BUSINESS PLANNING
04/18………….R………….6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
ACCOUNTING AND TAXES
04/25………….R………….6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
ADVERTISING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
05/02………….R………….6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING
05/09………….R………….6:00 - 8:30 p.m
Location: RTDC 134 (Tyler Junior College West Campus)
Driving Directions
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Certificación Técnico de Negocio
(BUSG1008 - Small Business Management)
El conocimiento de negocio es aun critico para su éxito, relativo al servicio o producto que usted vende. Sin embargo por alguna razón u otra, negociantes de pequeñas empresas proponen muy poco tiempo afilando sus habilidades de manejo de negocio.
Un curso de seis semanas (solamente una noche por semana) usted aprenderá información valiosa tocante ley, planificación estratégica, seguros, análisis financiero, contabilidad y impuestos, mercadotecnia, posicionamiento y publicidad. Las clases serán ensenadas por empresarios.
BUSG1011 CRN15102…..$99
Certificación técnico de negocio incluye los siguientes temas:
CONSIDERACIÓN LEGAL PARA SU NEGOCIO
04/02………….T…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
FINANCIAMIENTO PARA NEGOCIO PEQUEÑO
04/09………….T…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
PUBLICANDO SU NEGOCIO PEQUEÑO
04/16………….T…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
PLANIFICACIÓN DE NEGOCIO
04/23………….T…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
CONTABILIDAD Y IMPUESTOS
05/07………….T…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
PLANIFICACIÓN ESTRATEGIA DE NEGOCIO
05/14………….T…………..6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ubicación: RTDC 134 (Tyler Junior College West Campus)
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Annual Event

Save the Date
Tyler Junior College Small Business Development Center
15th Annual Women Entrepreneurs Conference
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
GABC CrossWalk Conference Center in Tyler, Texas
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Schedule & Guest Speakers for Conference
Event Homepage
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Information
Buy Tickets Now!
The 15th annual event will bring a new name, new location, new speakers, and yet:
the same awesome learning and networking experience for women all over East Texas!
Business focused workshops, fun and informative exhibits, a tried-and-true speaker, networking lunch, gifts & prizes, plus business promotion opportunities are all being planned!
Reschedule this annual event on your calendar, and forward this information to your contacts.
This is the East Texas event that professional women will NOT want to miss!
Call for more information: 903-510-2975 • Exhibitors and sponsors welcome
Success Story:
2012 Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year

Lone Star Handicap Vans, LLC
Lone Star Handicap Vans, LLC (LSH Vans) was founded in September 2007 by Bill and Norma Niederhofer to convert existing vans to be accessible for people who are physically challenged. Their mission is to help individuals gain a greater feeling of freedom and mobility. LSH Vans is the only company in Texas and only one of five companies in the United States to manufacture lowered-floor, side-entry handicap conversion vans. READ MORE....
What is SCORE?
SCORE stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives. Working together with Tyler SBDC, SCORE offers real world business experience to help you start a business or expand an existing business. SCORE can help you understand what is involved in business ownership and decide if you are ready to start a small business. For more information, please "About Us" under SCORE link below.
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