Succeeding in small business is not easy! Competition is fierce, and the key to success lies in exceeding customer expectations and optimizing scarce resources.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help you find your competitive edge.

The Collin SBDC* helps clients receive approximately $6 million in small business loans every year. Recently, the Collin SBDC received the SBDC of the Year Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Regional office.

If you own an established business, the SBDC can help in these areas:

  • conduct financial analysis and improve profitability
  • develop competitive strategies
  • cope with government regulation and taxes
  • design a marketing plan
  • hire and manage employees
  • understand and secure loans and other sources of capital
  • keep abreast of current technology

If you have considered starting a business, the SBDC can help:
  • determine the feasibility of a new business concept
  • develop a business plan
  • evaluate the purchase of a franchise or existing business
  • seek sources of start-up funds
  • obtain necessary licenses and permits

*The SBDC is a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Texas, and Collin College. Through this partnership, one-on-one, confidential consulting is provided at no charge. Low and no charge workshops and seminars are scheduled on topics that are essential to business success.

To schedule an appointment or to request a calendar of events, email or call 972.985.3770.


Materials, services or products offered by providers to SBDC clients are available as a resource for you to locate professionals who can assist you with business concerns. Making these sources available to you does not imply or constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the SBDC, but is only intended to be a convenience for you. You must perform your “due diligence” by interviewing the individuals or companies to determine if they meet your needs. If you do retain their services, be sure to obtain your agreement in writing: who is responsible for what; what work is to be performed; what is not included; what is the cost.

A partnership program of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Bill Priest Campus of El Centro College, a division of the Dallas County Community College District. Funded in part through Cooperative Agreement # 9-603001-0046-22 with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. It is the policy of the Dallas County Community College District and Collin College that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran.