TSBDC Mission
Recognizing that small business is the economic backbone of the State of Tennessee, the TSBDC's mission is to be the premier provider of quality solutions to potential and existing small businesses' needs through consultation, education, referral, and support services. By providing these services through its interactive network of resource partners, the TSBDC promotes growth and prosperity in the domestic and international markets of the business community and enhances its economic impact on the State of Tennessee. The professionals of the TSBDC network prepare customized training programs to meet specific needs.
Counseling
Topics for new businesses include
- ownership structure,
- business plan,
- banking needs,
- market research, and
- sales and marketing.
Topics for existing businesses include
- growth capital
- cash flow issues
- employee issues
- customer service
- growth issues
- government procurement, and
- thriving in hard times.
Training Programs for New Businesses
- starting a small business,
- writing a business plan,
- bidding on government contracts,
- increasing marketing and sales efforts,
- planning for business succession,
- understanding taxes, and
- supervisory management.
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* Patrick Geho is the state executive director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and an associate professor in MTSU's Department of Business Communication and Entrepreneurship.
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