The SBDC provides FREE, one-on-one consulting in business planning, strategic planning, human resources, marketing and promotion, financial analysis, and accounting.
    Working with a consultant at our center you will learn how to more effectively:
  • 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

    In addition, through our network with the North Texas SBDC we offer assistance in:
  • implementing ISO 9001:2000 standards
  • government contract procurement
  • international trade
  • obtaining a patent, copyright or trademark
  • learning how to effectively manage business risk
If you have no small business experience, we strongly recommend that you attend the How to Start a Small Business class before you are scheduled to meet with one of our counselors. If you have previous small business experience, contact our office to schedule an appointment.

For information regarding the How to Start class or to schedule an appointment with a consultant, you may contact our office at 972.985.3770 or gdaniel@ccccd.edu.

Once you have contacted our office, typically we will schedule you with a consultant within 5-7 business days.

Our certified consultants have access to a wide range of information to provide assistance and help you make strategic business decisions.  Each consultant has a different background and experience in business, with knowledge of specific areas and aspects of business.  When scheduling an appointment, we suggest meeting with a counselor based on their experience and area of expertise, relative to your needs. Visit our Meet the Staff page to learn more about our consultants.  

 

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.