SBDC Contact Information

Bryan Smith, Counselor
301-600-1967

bsmith@frederickcountymd.gov

This cooperative agreement is partially funded by the U. S. Small Business Administration, the State of Maryland and Frederick County Office of Economic Development. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.

This material is based on work supported by the U. S. Small Business Administration. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) in Maryland are committed to assisting entrepreneurs with all of their business needs, whether they are looking for start-up assistance, financing or seeking to expand, the SBDC has the resources to assist. In addition, there is an SBDC Business Counselor available at no cost in every county. SBDC assists existing and prospective business owners in three basic ways:

Training - Regular SmartStart seminars, as well as periodic special-interest programs, and participation in educational programs presented by other business support agencies and non-profits.
Counseling - Free one-on-one counseling on a variety of business topics.
Maximization of Resources - Providing information about and access to specialize assistance and resources from other local business support providers.

Training

All pre-start business owners should attend a free SmartStart seminar before scheduling a meeting with an SBDC counselor.

Seminar	Date	Location
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	February 6, 2012 6:00 - 7:45 PM	C. Burr Artz Central Library 110 East Patrick Street Register - 301-600-1630
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	February 16, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	March 15, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	March 21, 2012 1:00 - 3:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
MBE/DBE/ACDBE Application Assistance Workshops FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	March 23, July 27 and Nov 30, 2012 10:30am	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	April 2 , 2012 6:00 - 7:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	April 19, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	May 16, 2012 1:00 - 3:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	May 17, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	June 4, 2012 6:00 - 7:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	June 21, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	July 18, 2012 1:00 - 3:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	July 19, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	August 6, 2012 6:00 - 7:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	August 16, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	September 19, 2012 1:00 - 3:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	September 20, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	October 1, 2012 6:00 - 7:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	October 18, 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
Introduction to Federal Contracting (taught by the FDBDO) FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	November 15 , 2012 4:00 - 5:15 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	November 21, 2012 1:00 - 3:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967
SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED	December 3, 2012 6:00 - 7:45 PM	Business and Employment Center 5340A Spectrum Drive Register - 301-600-1967

Counseling

Counseling is available at no cost in the following areas, and more, at Frederick County's SBDC:

Business Plan Development
Business Structuring
Market Planning and Research
Marketing Strategies
Financial Projections
Debt and Equity Financing

Management Techniques
International Trade
Cashflow Management
Government Procurement
Contact information for starting a small business
Licensing Information for Home-Based Businesses

Maximization of Resources

SBDC works very closely with a wealth of business support providers in Frederick County, including economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, main street organizations, technology incubators, and other agencies and non-profits that support a variety of industries, including government contractors and technology firms.

SBDC provides its clients with information about these resources and often, access to them. SBDC also coordinates the Frederick Entrepreneur Support Network, a local organization of business support providers.

Getting Started with SBDC

Prospective SBDC clients should register with Maryland's central SBDC office before attending a training program or meeting with an SBDC counselor.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Matrix of Loan Guaranty Programs

For a quick reference of the SBA's loan guarantly programs, please click here.

Web-Based Resources for Pre-Start Companies

Find web-based resources for creating and registering your company, tax registration, hiring employees, and many other important pre-start requirements.