We Help Businesses
The Mississippi SBDC is the gateway and premier provider of small business assistance and resources that lead to success and entrepreneurial growth.
You want to be a successful business owner.
You deserve a clear pathway.
Here’s how we help!
Schedule Counseling
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Meet With Your Counselor
After you request counseling, one of our subject matter experts in your field of work will reach out to setup a time to connect.
Tailored Solutions
Your Business Counselor will work with you to navigate obstacles and tailor a solution for you set you on the path to success.
Featured
Clients
“No matter where you are, the Mississippi SBDC can provide a service to you. Whether you're starting out, expanding, or moving there's a service that's available and we've used all of them.”
- Nelson and Felicia Haskins, Front Street Eats | Hattiesburg, MS
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"My business counselor has helped me put together a path to help me move forward into the successful business that I have now."
Dustin Castrinos, The Henry Smith House | Picayune, MS
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“My SBDC business counselor helped me learn that there are so many more farmers' markets and different opportunities in this area.”
Jennifer Campbell, Taylor Flower Patch | Taylor, MS
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"I would definitely recommend working with the SBDC. The resources are free, and they're very accessible."
Dr. Andrew Clark, Northtown Pharmacy | Jackson, MS
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“I could tell that they were sincerely interested in what I was doing, and they wanted to find a viable, sustainable plan that would help me.”
John Ruskey, Quapaw Canoe Co. | Clarksdale, MS
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“The SBDC has been a great sounding board for me. You can find that ground to grow your business and get out of the tough times.”
John Peeples, Starkville Café | Starkville, MS
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"I got the opportunity to partner with the SBDC and it's been amazing since then! I learned so much about business planning. I'm so thankful for this team. "
Larry Walker Jr., Picture This Selfie Studio | Vicksburg, MS
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"My business counselor always told me 'You have time, you were built for this, you were made for this, and you're doing it.' She is my biggest cheerleader!"
Chris Goree, Squared Up Barber Shop | Hattiesburg, MS
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"He gave me so much information. He answered every question I asked and every question I didn't ask."
Daniel Beech, Wild Culters Sourdough Bakery | Hernando, MS
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"I needed help with resources and how to do a business plan. I had no idea how to do a business plan myself… I got help along the way that was just instrumental to putting it all together."
Chris Jellema, 3D Miniz | Oxford, MS
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"It was really helpful in marketing and learning about our customers and learning about financials and the bottom line. We suggest all business owners give the SBDC a call."
James and Linda Maxey, Sippi Sippin | Tupelo, MS
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"I don’t see us succeeding the way we have without the support we have had from the SBDC."
Roberto and Christy Amay, Amay Jewelry | Hattiesburg, MS
Celebrating Entrepreneurial Spirit and Pushing Digital Tools Forward
Check out our latest blog by Mississippi SBDC Assistant State Director Derek Stephens, as he delves into the significance of small businesses and explores the pivotal role of digital tools in driving economic advancement!
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