SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC)

The Butte Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of a statewide network of resource and technical service providers that assist start-up and existing businesses. The SBDC professional staff provides confidential business counseling, training and information to small business leaders and entrepreneurs. With assistance from our staff, business leaders can develop and enhance the financial, managerial and technical skills they need to compete and succeed in today's complex business environment. The counseling and training assistance services is provided to all small business populations in the counties of Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Jefferson, Madison, Powell and Silver Bow.

Our services are provided at no charge and are funded by the Small Business Administration, Montana Department of Commerce, Headwaters RC&D Area Inc. and local lenders. 

Areas of Assistance

• one-on-one business counseling and assistance with business plan development, financial technical assistance including analysis of financial statements and credit analysis, guide you toward banks and alternative financing, market feasibility, and international trade
• low-cost training in topics including business start up, marketing, taxes, business plans and cash flow analysis, access to a 12-week business planning course

To schedule a counseling session, simply give us a call or email us or fill out the Request for Counseling Form at http://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com