Mississippi Small Business Development Centers (MSBDC) help build businesses in Mississippi. Statistics show that small businesses account for approximately 98 percent of all businesses in Mississippi today. Small business has become big business for employment, economic growth, and wealth creation for the citizens of Mississippi.

Your local Mississippi SBDC  is a one-stop resource center for a variety of counseling, workshops and information services for existing businesses and start-ups. Business counseling is the most requested form of assistance. Business owners and entrepreneurs seek help in improving their prospects for success in today's complex business environment. MSBDC helps businesses

• develop and update business plans
• create marketing strategies
• identify and access sources of capital
• improve managerial skills
• analyze financial records
• other business services as required

Workshops are conducted throughout the state at locations convenient to the general population and small business community. Topics are designed to address the many aspects of operating and maintaining a small business profitably. Topics may include:

• starting a small business
• tax planning
• record keeping
• doing business with the government
• financial management
• special topics

Call 1-800-725-7232 for the location and phone number of the SBDC nearest your home or business or see the list of locations and call or e-mail the nearest SBDC for an appointment.

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