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Welcome to the Kansas Small Business Center

"Growing Kansas Entrepreneurs" is the goal of the KSBDC. We accomplish this goal by assisting established firms, growth companies, and start-up enterprises to meet the challenges in today's evolving global marketplace.

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Small Business and Social Networking

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) is looking to gain insight into social networking as it pertains to small business marketing. They are asking assistance from other state SBDC offices to help in their research. If you would like to help, please take their 10-15 minute survey that examines your thoughts on social networking sites like Twitter. Even if you do not use social networking websites, they would like to hear from you! Click here to take the survey Thank you for your time!

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Featured Success Story

Acorn Valley Custom Cabinetry
Owners: Jim Houston and Bob Greif

After 20 years of working for other cabinet companies, Bob Greif and Jim Houston started Acorn Valley Custom Cabinetry in 2001 making cabinets in the evenings after work and on weekends. After a few years of this, Bob and Jim desired to go full-time with the business, but knew they would need working capital to be able to quit their day jobs. That was when they contacted the KSBDC at Pittsburg State University for assistance with developing a business plan, guidance on marketing strategies, and sales projections. As a result, they were able to obtain an SBA guaranteed loan through their bank and realize their dream of working full-time for themselves.

Click here to view the entire Acorn Valley Story

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Kansas Department of Commerce
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The Kansas Small Business Development Center Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Kansas Department of Commerce.


Association of Small Business Development Centers.

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Special Announcements

  • Visit the SBA site for information about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act http://www.sba.gov/recovery/index.html

Frequent Questions

Q: Is there a charge for KSBDC services?
A: No, KSBDC consulting services are at no cost to the client. Several workshops and seminars might have a fee. We also offer no-cost online virtual training.

Q: How many KSBDC locations are there?
A: There are eight regional centers and nine outreach centers (soon to be 10).

Q: Will a KSBDC consultant provide assistance in writing a business plan?
A: The KSBDC counseling approach is one of guidance and education, not of doing the work for the client. The KSBDC will provide resources and assistance in the process of writing your business plan.

Q: Does the KSBDC work with existing businesses?
A: Yes, the KSBDC has numerous resources for established business owners. Our consultants can assist in many areas of managing and maintaining your business.

Related Sources

SBDC locations in the U.S.

2008 Economic Stimulus Act Information

2008 Economic Stimulus Press Release IRS

ARC Loan Program-SBA

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