Collin Small Business Development Center

The Collin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Texas, and Collin County Community College District. Through this partnership, the Collin SBDC provides one-on-one, confidential consulting to small businesses at no charge, as well as workshops and seminars on topics that are essential to business success.

Collin SBDC helps clients receive approximately $6 million in small business loans every year. Recently, the Collin SBDC received the SBDC of the Year Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Regional office.

If you own an established business, the SBDC can help:

•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

If you have considered starting a business, the SBDC can help:

•determine the feasibility of a new business concept
•develop a business plan
•evaluate the purchase of a franchise or existing business
•seek sources of start-up funds
•obtain necessary licenses and permits