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The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Small Business Development Center is a member of the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Assistance Network Program consisting of 21 centers located throughout Mississippi. The Objective of the Co-Lin SBDC Program is to provide up-to-date counseling, training and research assistance in all aspects of small business management. Whether you are an established business owner or a beginning entrepreneur, the Co-Lin SBDC can help you gain an advantage in building your business.

The Co-Lin SBDC maintains a resource library that contains Small Business start-up manuals, financial ratios, statistical information, census figures, and a variety of other information including videotapes. The SBDC also has a new workstation that is available for interested clients to use. One-on-one counseling services are available for individuals interested in starting a small business, and expanding or purchasing an existing business. The Co-Lin SBDC also will advise small business people on the requirements for and methods of obtaining SBA Loans, Bank Loans, and loans from other lending institutions.

The management and technical assistance services of the SBDC staff are provided at no charge. A fee may be charged to recover direct costs for items such as printing, postage, computer time, or workshop and seminar presenters and materials. The full disclosure of financial and/or other proprietary information to the SBDC by the client is usually essential for counselors to provide effective assistance. All information received and developed in the course of counseling by the SBDC staff will be kept in strict confidence.

The Co-Lin SBDC can help you increase your knowledge and sharpen your skills. The SBDC also makes a special effort to reach members of minority groups, veterans, women, the handicapped, and other current or potential small business owners. Business start-up assistance includes:

Workshops and seminars are conducted to keep small business people up with current events and changing trends in today’s business world. Topics may include but are not limited to:
 

Starting a Business Financing Marketing Bookkeeping Advertising and Promotion Credit and Collections Customer Service

International Trade Taxes Inventory Management Women in Business Home-based Business Doing Business with the Government Many Other Business-Related Topics

The SBDC program is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors or participants opinions, products or services. This program is extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for the handicapped will be made if requested in advance.