The Florence Area SBDC, located in Florence, SC, is part of the Winthrop SBDC Region, and the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers.  We maintain an office at Florence-Darlington Technical College, 2715 W Lucas St., Florence, SC providing easy access for its clients.  Driving, take I-95 to Exit 164.  Head towards Darlington, and merge onto W Lucas St/US-52. 

In keeping with the mission of the SBDC, all services provided are free to the residents of our service area in the Counties of Florence, Marion, Dillon, Darlington, Marlboro, Chesterfield, Williamsburg and Lee.

Check our Calendar for information on free business start up work shops and seminars to help you plan or expand your small business.

Planning to open a business of your own -- no matter how big or small --  is a process.    It requires forethought and utilizing many resources. With our free consulting service to help in completing your business plan and financial projections, you’ll find it much easier to accomplish than going it on your own. 

Here are some Downloadable Business Templates to help you get started:  Business Plan, Start-Up Cost Worksheet, Projected Sales Form, and a Monthly Expenditures Form.