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Florence, SC area Small Business Development Center
About the Florence Area Small Business Development Center
We can help you take your business concept and turn it into a great business plan!
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Serving you through the concept stage of your business idea to the creation of a business plan and the search for funding.  We give you guidance and walk with you every step of the way.

Click here to read one of our great success stories!

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.

Lending institutions in the greater Florence, SC area

Our regional office at Winthrop University

A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA in South Carolina

Member of

Association of Small Business Development Centers

Office located at

Florence Darlington Technical College

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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.

Dare to dream ......

We know you work hard every day .... let us help you work smarter toward your goals!
Just dreaming of a business you love?  Let the Florence SC SBDC help you develop your business plan and make your dreams come true!

 and let us help you plan!

Need answers about how to make your business grow?  the Florence SC Area SBDC can help you develop your expansion plan.

Follow our Regional SBDC on Twitter and Facebook as we connect you to some of the best business articles and blogs available online!

Small business owners in SC always leave our SBDC offices smiling!
Visit our regional Facebook page for lots of business tips and news every day!

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Counting since 8/18/2009