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)

 

Why Do I Need to Write A Business Plan?

THE BUSINESS PLAN (download a free Business Plan Template here)


Every business begins with an idea, and a business plan is necessary to guide the investigation and development of this idea.

If you were planning a vacation with your family to an area that you've never visited, you would ask questions about places to stay, things to do, places to eat, weather, etc.  If the area sounds attractive, then you plan how to get there. If you decide to drive, now is the time to study the road map and plan your trip.

A business plan is the road map for the success of your business. In writing a business plan, you will consider all the parts of your business - -in detail. You will look carefully at your business, the industry, your competition, your customers, and your ability for success.

Click here for goal-setting tips that will help you form your Business Plan.

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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