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Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

The SBDC provides free, confidential professional expertise and guidance to established businesses.   Business consultants provide relevant, realistic, and sound advice in several areas, including: access to capital and loan packaging; financial analysis and assessment; accounting systems and literacy; marketing and research; marketing plan development; feasibility analysis; startup assistance; business plan development; electronic commerce/web site development; and succession and strategic planning.

Contacts

Michael Ryan

Regional Director

SBDC

Phone: 651-962-4500

mpryan@stthomas.edu

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