About Us
The Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jax State is a member of the Alabama SBDC Network, a statewide service network. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Alabama SBDC at Jax State is hosted by Jacksonville State University and is nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs. The SBDC is also a department in the College of Business & Industry (CBI). The Alabama SBDC at Jax State’s primary mission is to assist current and prospective small business owners in our service area. The SBDC accomplishes its mission through the use of professional staff members and support from many partners throughout the coverage region.
The SBDC is available to assist aspiring entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into businesses, help small firms with expansion, and provide information that a business needs to make critical decisions. The Alabama SBDC at Jax State services are at no cost and include one-on-one counseling, research library access, government procurement assistance, international trade assistance, capital access assistance, workshops, and conferences.
The SBDC is available to assist aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas in businesses, help small firms with expansion, and can provide information that a business needs to make critical decisions.
SBDC services are free and include one-on-one counseling, research library, government procurement assistant, technology assistance, workshops, and conferences.
AREAS OF ASSISTANCE
The SBDC is available to assist aspiring entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into businesses, help small firms with expansion, and provide information that a business needs to make critical decisions. The Alabama SBDC at Jax State services are at no cost and include one-on-one counseling, research library access, government procurement assistance, international trade assistance, capital access assistance, workshops, and conferences.
The SBDC is available to assist aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas in businesses, help small firms with expansion, and can provide information that a business needs to make critical decisions.
SBDC services are free and include one-on-one counseling, research library, government procurement assistant, technology assistance, workshops, and conferences.
AREAS OF ASSISTANCE
- Business startup considerations - Business Plan Outline
- Licensing information
- Business structure
- Recordkeeping
- Taxes
- Insurance considerations
- Business plan formation and review
- Projection of cash flow and other financial statements
- Government procurement services