What we do
2011 Texas State Small Business Person(s) of the Year

Counseling
The SBDC offers free one-on-one counseling on business startup, loans and financing, financial statement analysis, marketing, accounting and recordkeeping, sales, advertising, business planning and management. Opportunities for business growth, government contracting, exporting, market expansion and new emerging technologies can be explored. Counseling services are available for both start-up and existing businesses in retail, wholesale, manufacturing and service.
Our Consultants will help you. . .
• Projections for loan package:
   Proforma Income and Expense
   Proforma Balance Sheet
   Use of Funds
   Deal Structure
   Revenue and Cost Assumptions
• Conduct financial analysis and improve profitability
• Develop competitive strategies
• Cope with government regulation and taxes
• Design a marketing plan
• Hire and manage employees
• Understand and secure loans and other sources of capital
• Keep abreast of current technology
• Preventive brainstorming and research
• Restructure debt analysis
• Prepackage Interview Process for 7(a) loans
• Turnaround Counseling
• General Counseling on Ideas and Business Research for Existing Businesses

Training
The SBDC provides instruction on both general and specific business topics. Courses range from introductory topics for those planning to start a business to more advanced seminars aimed at the experienced small business owner.

Information
The SBDC has access to a wide range of information through resources such as the SBDCNet, SBA on-line, and various other on-line data bases. Through these resources, the SBDC can help you locate hard-to-find information vital to your business success through data base searches and access to vast research libraries.

Who we are
The SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC is designed to provide small businesses with the practical assistance needed to survive, grow and prosper. The SBDC program is part of a nationwide system that links the resources of federal, state and local government to those of colleges, universities and the private sector to meet the specialized needs of small businesses. Counseling and other services are provided by qualified professionals.
Location: RTDC 108 Call 903-510-2975 to register


1530 SSW Loop 323, Suite 100, Tyler, Texas 75701
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm• P: 903-510-2975 • F: 903-510-2972




How we can help you
In your first meeting, a counselor will make an assessment of your needs and discuss options available to meet those needs. Further discussion and/or on-site visits by the counselor help define your plans and pinpoint a strategy to achieve them.

For your appointment or research request, please download & fillout the forms below to save valuable time during your appointment.
Form 641/Counseling Form
Client Agreement
Return forms via email to kboo@tjc.edu, or fax to 903-510-2972.

To make an appointment, call 903-510-2975 or email kboo@tjc.edu

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and Limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.