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How Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) Can Help Your Business

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They also offer resources for market research and consulting on how to efficiently scale operations as your business grows. Many centers also offer access to LivePlan , a business planning software with budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking capabilities. SBDCs can help you with your business plan and access to funding.

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One Little Ice Cream Cart That’s About to Have Big Growth

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By contrast, Stuart grew up working in his father’s law office in the Mississippi Delta. In addition to law, Stuart was involved in various business ventures, including building subdivisions, as well as owning or operating restaurants, a grocery store, and a farm. After time as a Russian linguist and serving in the U.S.

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