Start Your Business the Right Way
Launching a business can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At the SBDC, our business advisors work one-on-one with aspiring entrepreneurs to turn ideas into action. From building your business plan to registering your company and securing funding, our no-cost, confidential advising sessions give you the foundation you need to start strong.
Startup Classes
Learn the essentials in person. Our classes cover everything from writing a business plan to understanding licenses, taxes, and financial basics—so you can launch with confidence.
Startup Webinars
Join live or on-demand. Our webinars make it easy to learn about funding, marketing, business structures, and more - without leaving home.
Business Specialists
Tap into our Business Specialists for expertise in areas every start-up needs: finance, marketing, HR, and compliance. They’ll help you avoid common mistakes and set up for success.
Marketing Resources
Make your new business visible with our Marketing Resources. Get templates, branding guides, and step-by-step strategies to attract your first customers.
AI Resources
Use AI Business Resources to work smarter from the start. Discover simple ways AI can save you time, support marketing, and keep your start-up lean and efficient.
Startup Blogs
Stay inspired with the Startup Blog. Explore articles on business planning, funding, marketing, and lessons learned from other new business owners.
Startup Client Success Stories
Starting a business takes big dreams—SBDC advising helps make them real. Check out how these entrepreneurs went from idea to launch and beyond:
Ms. Hannah’s Dance Academy
With Brazosport College SBDC support, Hannah Holderness fulfilled her 14-year dream of owning a dance studio, transforming passion into a thriving local business.
The Beauty KNW How
In Tomball, Keisha Woodrup identified a need for accessible hair products and, with PVAMU SBDC guidance, refined her plan, secured funding, and launched her storefront.
The UPS Store (Clute)
U.S. Marine and CPA Alex Coleman worked with the SBDC to create a plan, secure funding, and successfully open The UPS Store in Clute.
Mixology Candle Bar
A life change motivated Ashley Paris-Alderson to pursue her dream. With SBDC guidance, she launched Mixology Candle Bar, creating a unique business centered around creativity.
Fueling Startup Success
We help new entrepreneurs launch their ventures, create jobs, and secure the capital they need to thrive.
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