Welcome to the Small Business
Development Center - Eastern Region

Who We Are

The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the University of Maryland, College Park.  This partnership links private enterprise, government, higher education and local economic development organizations to provide management training and technical assistance to Maryland's small businesses.

We are part of a national SBDC network that delivers assistance to strengthen small and medium-sized businesses, thereby contributing to the growth of local, state and national economies.  Our offices are conveniently located throughout the state and are staffed by professional consultants with years of business enterprise experience and expertise.   To put the network to work for you call us at 800-999-7232.  To request one on one counseling, free of charge, please email John Hickman, Regional Director, at jnhickman@salisbury.edu.

What we Do

Counseling
SBDC - Eastern Region consulting services are offered at no cost to the small business enterprise.  Our confidential business consulting services assist potential and existing small business owners to develop and refine business plans, solve problems, find sources of capital and brainstorm innovative strategies to build a strong foundation supporting growth and profitability.  Click here to learn more about our counselors and other SBDC staff.

Training
Our training programs are designed for all stages of small business development.  Topics range from turning ideas into business plans to developing growth strategies and expanding into international trade.  Our seminars are affordable and taught by skilled professionals.  You may click here to see a schedule of upcoming events.

Resource Libraries
Books, video tapes, magazines and useful websites are available at our SBDC offices.  We are also a part of SBDCNET, a national business information clearinghouse designed to provide you with rapid access to information resources.  Come in and browse, make copies, and research your market.  Tell us what you are looking for and our client services staff will help you find it.

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Technical Assistance Available

Helpful Links
Most small business resources can be located on the Internet.  The following list contains many of the sites frequently contacted by small business clients:

www.ebri.org Employee Benefits Research Institute
www.nceo.org National Center for Employee Ownership
www.sba.gov US Small Business Administration
www.smallbusinesslearning.net/library/index.asp A collection of guide sheets
www.fed.org Foundation for Enterprise Development:  employee ownership
www.nolo.com Law center with free information on personal, consumer and business law
www.dbed.state.md.us Access Maryland Business Resources, including financing resources
www.mdot.state.md.us Maryland Department of Transportation
www.blis.state.md.us Maryland Business License Information
www.dat.state.md.us Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation
www.business.gov US SBA's small business startup kit

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