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Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Provides one-to-one counseling to start-up and existing small businesses on a wide range of advisory, training and research services including the preparation of business plans, marketing programs and financial strategies.

About

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Buffalo State provides management and technical assistance to start-up and existing small businesses throughout Erie County and Wyoming County. As a center with Buffalo State’s School of the Professions, the SBDC brings together the resources of SUNY Buffalo State, the Private Sector, and government agencies to counsel and train small businesses to resolve organizational, financial, marketing, technical, and other obstacles they may encounter. The SBDC’s knowledgeable and experienced staff provide expert one-to-one counseling, training, and instructional programs to help small businesses succeed. Any existing small business, firm, or individual considering starting a small business may request assistance. There are no charges for direct counseling by the SBDC under this program.

Services Provided

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Diversification
  • Forming a Business
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Import and Export Assistance

  • Networking/Exploring Exporting

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Marketing and Sales

  • Advertising/Brochure Design
  • Award Recognition
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Demographics/Census Data
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Website Development

Networking and Associations

  • Small Business/General

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes

Technical Assistance

  • Website Development

Training

  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Startup Classes
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Contact Information
Andrea Lizak, M.S
Address
1300 Elmwood Ave
Cleveland Hall 206
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone
(716) 878-4030
Website
https://sbdc.buffalostate.edu
Email
[email protected]
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