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Small Business Development Center

Charleston Area Small Business Development Center

Small Business Development Center

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Charleston Area SBDC Consultants are working remotely and are not in the office due to COVID-19 restrictions.   However, consulting with clients continues by phone, email and digital platforms like Zoom. 


COVID 19 INFORMATION

The Small Business Administration has reopened the portal to the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to all business owners.  The new deadline to apply is December 31, 2021.


Consultants at your local SBDC are ready to assist business owners impacted by COVID-19 who wish to apply for funding or have received funding and are now moving forward with compliance. 


The SBA has reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The deadline to apply is March 31, 2021.  Consultants can advise business owners on the application process.  If a business owner previously received funding, SBDC Consultants are available to assist with the forgiveness process. 


Consultants are available via telephone, email and online systems. The SBDC is in constant contact with local SBA officials to provide our clients and small business owners with current information on disaster assistance.


To learn more about EIDL funding, CLICK HERE.


To learn more about PPP funding, CLICK HERE


To learn how to start the forgiveness process for a PPP loan, CLICK HERE


The SBDC values the health and safety of our employees and clients and are carefully monitoring the impact of COVID-19. The SC SBDC is currently open for business and available to provide business consulting and training opportunities, including response to COVID-19.


Consulting is available to all business owners on a variety of topics including the steps to reopening a business, how to market products and services in the new economy, and disaster funding related issues. Training events are now being offered online. Click the "Webinars" link to see what training events are being offered.


We look forward to serving your business needs at this crucial time and in the future.

Please call us at 843.740.6160 to schedule an appointment.  Call Us. We Can Help.

City of Goose Creek offers loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.  – Small businesses in the City of Goose Creek that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for an all-new ‘Kickstart the Creek’ loan program.


Leaders say the ongoing pandemic has taken a toll on local businesses and the city wants to help through its new initiative.


Goose Creek is partnering with a community development financial institution, Charleston LDC, to offer working capital local services to small businesses that qualify.


“Our small businesses are the lifeblood of our City, and we’re here for them,” said City of Goose Creek Economic Development Director Matt Brady. “This initiative can get needed funds directly to those businesses.”


Loan amounts will range from $2,500 to $25,000, and borrowers must be located within city limits.


The applicant must qualify with both the City and LDC through a typical loan examination process and be able to demonstrate (using financial records) COVID-19 related impacts to their business operations incurred beginning March 1, 2020, or later.  


Small businesses in need of the help can access a secure online application by visiting the following link: https://www.cityofgoosecreek.com

We're BIG on SMALL Business

The Charleston Area Small Business Development Center provides no-cost, one–on–one consultation to prospective and existing business owners. Consultants assist clients with developing business plans, analyzing new opportunities and strategies, and in securing capital funding to start or expand their business. We have specialists who can assist business owners in government contracting, manufacturing and technical commercialization. All services offered by the Small Business Development Center are free and confidential. 

 

Finance

We help our clients identify lending and investment partners to help establish and grow their businesses.



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Business Plan

We guide entrepreneurs through the business planning process, including writing a business plan, capital formation, and creating a marketing plan.


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Government Contracts

Our government contracting consultant guides clients through the process of bidding on and securing government contracts.


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Marketing Strategy

Clients may request market research reports or obtain recommendations for their promotional plans.

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Exporting

A certified specialist can help your business explore and expand to overseas markets.


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Technology Commercialization

If you have an idea for a new product or process, our  consultant can assist to help you bring your new product to market.

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SC SBDC Funding Sources

The SC SBDC is funded in part by a cooperative agreement with the Small Business Administration.  It is a member of America's SBDC. Matching funds are provided by the SC Department of Commerce, the SC Legislature and a University Consortium - Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University and Winthrop University.

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We Can Help

No-cost, one-on-one, confidential consulting on how to start a business or expand an existing business is available.  Click on the button above to request an appointment with a Business Consultant today!  Call us at 843.740.6160.

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Mission Statement

To advance South Carolina’s economic development by helping entrepreneurs grow successful businesses. To learn more about the SC SBDC Mission, Vision and Values, click here. 

Who We Are...

The Charleston Area SBDC is one of 21 Small Business Development Centers across South Carolina with highly-trained consultants who assist both existing and startup companies.  To find other locations, click here.

North Charleston 


6296 Rivers Ave, Suite 300 
North Charleston, SC 29406 
Phone: 843.740.6160

Citadel - 256A Bond Hall 


171 Moultrie Street 
Charleston, SC 29409 
Phone: 843.953.6007

Berkeley County


Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce

1004 US Highway 52

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

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