Business Dev.
About Us
Abilene Small Business Development Center is an outreach program of Texas Tech University. The SBDC provides counseling, technical assistance, training workshops and reference resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Our counselors maintain the highest ethical standards of confidentiality with clients and counseling services at no charge. The center is staffed with professionals with proven ability to promote growth, innovation, profitability, increased productivity and improved management of small businesses.
Monday-Friday • 8 AM to 5 PM
F.A.Q.
Q. What is a small business?
A. Generally a business is considered to be small if it has no more than 500 employees.
Q. What assistance does the SBDC provide to me if I am seeking a loan?
A. SBDC will guide you through the process of assembling a good business plan and/or loan proposal that presents your plans clearly.
Q. Is assistance available to help minority entrepreneurs to start a small business? Women? Veterans? The Disabled?
A. The services provided by SBDC are available to all groups, including minorities, women, veterans and the disabled on a non-discriminatory basis.
Q. What do I need to do to start my business?
A. Plan and research your idea to ensure your business has a favorable chance for success, will meet your expectations and will provide an adequate reward for the risk involved.
