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MISSION:  To advance South Carolina's economic development by helping entrepreneurs grow successful businesses.
 
OVERVIEW: The University of South Carolina (USC), through the Moore School of Business, operates the statewide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC).
 
SERVICES AVAILABLE:
 
1. Consulting:The SBDC provides quality consulting in such areas as business plans, marketing, record keeping, financial loan packaging, and general management.
 
2. Continuing Education: The SBDC conducts workshops and seminars for both new and existing business owners and entrepreneurs.
 
3. Information and Referral: The SBDC maintains current information on a wide range of small business services provided by other agencies.
 
4. Special Purpose Programs:  Procurement, Exporting and Technology Transfer.
 
FEES:Consulting and referral services are offered without charge. Seminars are provided at a nominal fee.
 
CONFIDENTIALITY:Consultants have signed a confidentiality agreement and cannot discuss any details pertaining to our clients,outside the SBDC, without express written consent.
 
ACCESS: The SBDC offices are normally open from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.
 
SBDC FACTS FOR 2010:
 
6,096 S.C. entrepreneurs & business owners walked through our doors.
 
$192 million in Economic Impact.
 
2,735 Jobs created.
 
$54.7 M in Capital Formation
 
$117.9 M in Government Contract Awards
 
105 New Business Startups
 
$5.85 generated in federal and local funds for every $1 invested by the State of South Carolina. As a 1:1 match program, state funds ensure that we can use all available federal funding.
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"SBDCs are a program supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.  SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities."