The FRANK L. RODDEY

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Providing consulting services to small and medium enterprises through more than 15 locations across the state.

Helping SC and the nation to grow and compete in the global marketplace.

 

 

General Consulting

SBDC consultants are available at each location to provide one-on-one consultation, analyze business operations, develop business strategies, and provide marketing and economic information. Experts in private industry and government are also available to assist in highly technical and specialized areas.

Any present or prospective small business owner is eligible for management and/or technical assistance at the SBDC at no charge

Our overall objectives are to provide:

·        Quality consulting services

·        Management training seminars

·        Information and referral services and

·        Special purpose training programs

At the initial meeting with an SBDC consultant, the client's needs, problems, and potential opportunities will be reviewed by a consultant and together you will develop a plan to fill those needs.

Our basic areas of assistance include:

·        Advertising & Marketing

·        Bookkeeping & Electronic Financial Management

·        Business Plans

·        Financial Planning/Loan Packaging

·        Small Business Accounting

 

 

Specialty Consulting Opportunities

Procurement

Our Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) is designed to help businesses compete for government contracts. Typically, procurement assistance includes development of a marketing plan and access to a computer matching service which offers a complete description of U.S. Government procurement invitations for federal agencies. Matches between South Carolina businesses and federal government solicitations are made on the basis of client profiles developed for each SBDC client. This program is rarely an option for a start-up business.

Tel: 803-777-4555

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

SBIR is a federal research and development grant program. SC SBDC provides management and technical assistance for prospective clients interested in the SBIR/STTR program.

For further information, contact your local SBDC office or the State Director's office (803)-777-4907. Visit at www.sba.gov/sbir

Inventor's Program

The Inventor's Program provides basic information for individuals who have invented a product and seek copyright and trademark information.

Tel: 803-777-4907

Foreign Trade Programs

The SCSBDC offers access to three export programs. All three are private/public partnerships between the SCSBDC at and the private sector.

The SCSBDC is a member of the South Carolina Export Consortium (SCEC). Clients receive export assistance and other services, normally for fee, required to be a successful exporter.

Tel: 803-777-4907

South Carolina Coalition for Small Business and Entrepreneurialship

The Coalition is comprised of the SC Department of Commerce, the SBA District Director, SCORE State Director, CEO, SCMEP, Director of Women’s Business Center, President of SC Export Consortium and the State Director of SCSBDC. The purpose of the organization is to provide, on a statewide basis, a full complement of services and assistance for the small business community. The services can be accessed through contact with any member.

 

 

Seminars

For minimal registration fees, our various state centers also offer seminars and training courses on the above topics.  These courses are taught by faculty, staff and professionals in industry and government. To obtain the most updated schedule, contact your area office.

 

 

 

 

 

State Directors Office

The Frank L. Roddey SBDC of South Carolina
University of South Carolina

 Moore School of Business
1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208
Phone:  803/777-4907, Fax:  803/777-4403
e-mail: sbdc@moore.sc.edu