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PDF FormatThe SBTDC is a business development service of The University of North Carolina system, operated in partnership with the US Small Business Administration.
We provide management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses in all of North Carolina's 100 counties.
We help established firms, high-growth companies, and start-up businesses meet today's challenges, manage change, and plan for the future.
This office specifically serves the counties of Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, Onslow, Pender and New Hanover and is connected with the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the Cameron School of Business.
Visit the statewide SBTDC office for other county's offices.
Already in Business?
SBTDC provides counseling for established businesses.
Business planning and expansion
Marketing plans and research
Expanding markets by selling to the government
Strategic Planning
» services for established businesses
Looking to Start A Business?
SBTDC provides counseling for those looking to start a business.
Determining the feasibility of your business
Licensing and legal requirements
Preparing a business plan
Sources of Financing
Evaluating a business to acquire
» services for new businesses
Special market development assistance:
SBTDC also provides assistance to business with THE following specific needs.
Business Research
Government Procurement
Export Financial Services
Boating Industry Services
Technology Development & Commercialization
» services for specialized markets