Thinking about starting a new business?  Already an experienced business owner or non-profit organization who needs assistance in expanding your business or solving business/organizational problems?  The RU Small Business Development Center can assist you at no charge*.  Whether you are a first time entrepreneur or an experienced business owner let us assist you.

The primary mission of the RU SBDC is to increase jobs in small business by providing access to high quality counseling, referral and training.

The RU SBDC offers counseling in all aspects of starting and managing a business:

Understanding the requirements of going into business
Finding sources of business financing
Developing effective marketing plans
Understanding the legal and tax requirements and implications of running a business
Aid in solving existing business or organizational problems
Finding new business opportunities
Expanding into international markets
Developing new ideas for products or services
Deciding on a business or organization structure

In addition to consulting/counseling services the RU SBDC also offers training, both onsite and online training.*

Contact us today to see how we can help you get started or improve your existing business or organization. 

*Fees apply to some onsite and online training offerings. Contact the RU SBDC for additional information.