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 StartSmart 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.
| SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
June 17, 2009 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 |
July 7, 2009 6:00 - 8:45 PM |
C. Burr Artz Central Library 110 East Patrick Street Register - 301-600-1630 |
| SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
July 15, 2009 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 |
August 4, 2009 6:00 - 8:45 PM |
C. Burr Artz Central Library 110 East Patrick Street Register - 301-600-1630 |
| SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
August 19, 2009 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 |
September 1, 2009 6:00 - 8:45 PM |
C. Burr Artz Central Library 110 East Patrick Street Register - 301-600-1630 |
| SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
September 16, 2009 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 |
October 6, 2009 6:00 - 8:45 PM |
C. Burr Artz Central Library 110 East Patrick Street Register - 301-600-1630 |
| SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
October 21, 2009 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 |
November 3, 2009 6:00 - 8:45 PM |
C. Burr Artz Central Library 110 East Patrick Street Register - 301-600-1630 |
| SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
November 18, 2009 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 1, 2009 6:00 - 8:45 PM |
C. Burr Artz Central Library 110 East Patrick Street Register - 301-600-1630 |
| SmartStart - Introduction to Starting Your Own Business FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
December 16, 2009 1:00 - 3:45 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:
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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.
- Pre-start companies can register by visiting: http://www.mdsbdc.umd.edu/bus_assess/smart_start_assess_init.asp
- Existing companies can register here: http://www.mdsbdc.umd.edu/bus_assess/grow_smart_initial_question.asp
Recovery Act
What really IS included in the Recovery Package? Click here to download a copy of Senator Ben Cardin’s Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Web-Based Resources for Pre-Start Companies
Click here to find web-based resources for creating and registering your company, tax registration, hiring employees, and many other important pre-start requirements.
Downloadable Business Plan Resources:
- Sample Business Plan Outline
- Sample Business Plan Outline (Franchise)
- Generic Projections Template
- Business Plan Pointers
Click here to download the panel discussion presentation used by SBDC at the recent SMARTGreen Showcase.
SBDC Contact Information
Chris Olson, Counselor 301-600-1967
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.
