Small Business Development Center of South Carolina

 

Winthrop Regional SBDC

Winthrop Regional Office in Rock Hill:

SBDC Services:

Where do I find . . . . . ? Local business information how-to’s

Links you May Find Helpful

Ayuda gratis para Iniciar una Empresa  -- Indice español

SBDC Mission Statement & SBA Statement

Who we Serve and Where To Find Us

City of Rock Hill’s “Open for Business Program” information

Small Business Success Stories

Information Articles and Links for Your Business and Business Web Sites:

Frequently Asked Questions:

SBA -- Raising Funds for Your Small Business

Downloadable e-Book: The Art and Science of Obtaining Venture or Angel Investor Capital

The SBA in South CarolinaLoan

Loan Estimator Calculator

 

Other Area Offices in our Region:

Florence Area Office:

  • Workshops Calendar
  • Local Resources

Coastal Area Office:

  • Workshops Calendar
  • Local Resources

 

Counting since 8/18/2009

Member of the Association   of Small Business Development Centers

Association of Small Business Development Centers
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC -- home of the Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center

118 Thurmond Building, Rock Hill, SC 29733      •      803/323-2283      •      803/323-4281 (Fax)

 

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Next “How to Start A Small Business Workshop” is scheduled for August 16, 2010

See our Calendar for details

It is our goal for the coming year to provide a full range of workshops to benefit the small business community .... workshops on marketing, sales, and web site information for those who want to begin to create an online presence for their business.   Watch this spot for more information as our plans proceed.

Winthrop University College of Business

Are you ready to start  your own business?

Use this SBA questionnaire to ask yourself the tough realistic questions, and to better prepare yourself for business ownership.   Pre-planning  will greatly increase your chances for success.

Pre-register for our free business start-up workshops, IRS Business Tax Workshop, or other industry-specific workshops scheduled throughout the year. (Check our calendar for new offerings.)

Need to get started planning your business?  These downloadable forms will get you started.   

 

Downtown Rock Hill, SC

The Winthrop Regional Small Business Development Center

located at Winthrop University’s College of Business Administration

As the population of South Carolina and the Rock Hill Area grows, the need to provide management and technical assistance to small business owners and managers also grows. The Small Business Development Center was established in 1978 and operates with funds from university, federal, and state grants. A consortium of four universities (University of South Carolina, Clemson University, Winthrop University, and South Carolina State University) operates the program. A state director operationally oversees the plans of the consortium.

The Winthrop Regional SBDC serves a wide geographical area of 15 South Carolina counties and strives to meet the needs of a diverse community of entrepreneurs.  Associates in Rock Hill, Florence, and Myrtle Beach assist business owners, agricultural businesses of the Pee Dee, and tourist related firms strung along the Atlantic coast in Horry and Georgetown counties. The SBDC is funded in part by a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

dreaming of owning your own business?

Have you always had the BIG IDEA?  Have you always dreamed of having YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

If you’re willing to do the work, this may be the time for you to step up and make those dreams come true!

New entrepreneurs, say experts,  are generally expected to lead the economic recovery in the    U.S.  With help in putting your business plan together from the SBDC, and further assistance possible as a result of the new economic stimulus package when you’re ready for financing, that BIG IDEA may finally be within your reach!

Make an appointment today to speak with one of our counselors -- we’ll be happy to get you on your way!

Winthrop University and the Winthrop Regional SBDC are located in Rock Hill, SC

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You will find SBA-sponsored offices of Small Business Development Centers housed in universities and colleges all over the country, all providing the same kind of one-on-one assistance and start-up information for those wanting to start a new business.  We offer “How to Start A Small Business” workshops free of charge, as well as seminars for existing businesses on tax issues.  Various SBDC locations will offer workshops on other subjects from time to time.   We also offer free consultations to help you start and fine-tune your business plan, or locate a business loan when you are ready for that step.   Please note, that although you may have seen ads telling you that there are grant funds available for business start-ups, no one including the SBA is currently giving grants for business start-up.  Writing a good business plan and showing some personal financial input are still the best ways for any individual to qualify for additional funding from traditional lending sources.  Call (803) 323-2283 today to schedule an appointment with our qualified counselors at our Winthrop location.

 

Winthrop Regional SBDC Summer Business Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

If you need a personal consultation with one of our Consultants, please call for an appointment to insure that someone will be available to give you our undivided attention (803) 323-2283.

 

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Winthrop Regional SBDC is located in the Thurmond Building on the campus of Winthrop University

The Winthrop Regional SBDC and its outlying area offices are operated with assistance from

Small Business Administration

  A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration