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Missouri SBDC in St. Louis Region

The Missouri SBDC offers personalized and extensive services from knowledgeable and helpful professionals focused on your business success.

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The St. Louis SBDC is committed to providing support and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we monitor the ongoing national response to the spread of COVID-19 and keep public health top of mind, we have decided to transition to remote/online service delivery. 

This office is one of a network of offices located throughout the state. The Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide business training and one-on-one assistance to existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

The following are examples of the type of assistance available in the network: Finance • Financial analysis with industry comparisons, ratio analysis, break-even, and more. • Capital budgeting • Financial projections • Financing options and debt restructuring Recordkeeping and accounting Marketing • Market research (demographics, psychographics, drive time studies, etc.) • Customer segmentation • Customer relationships and satisfaction • Customer and market knowledge • Competitive analysis • Pricing • Promotions Management • Business Planning • Strategic Planning • Balance Scorecards • Management analysis • Continuous improvement • Ethics and liability management • Human resources (Recruitment and selection, compensation and employee retention, policies/manuals, motivating employees, etc.) Technology Development • Patent assistance • Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants • Investor presentations and preparation • Building management teams

The center also has a technology counselor that can assist businesses and researchers in obtaining Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards.

SBIR is a highly competitive program that encourages small business to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. This program provides federal funds for research and development expenses of small businesses. In order to participate, certain eligibility criteria must be met.

STTR grants are awarded to small businesses partnering with nonprofit research institutions to assist with technology and product commercialization. This program also requires that certain eligibility criteria must be met.

We have counselors in various locations throughout St. Louis, St. Charles, West County, North County, St. Peters, West County and South County. When you reach out we can connect you to a counselor closest to your area. 

Website for additional information for the Saint Louis region:

http://www.stlouissbec.org

https://www.partnersininnovation.org

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Forming a Business

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Debt Funding
  • Obtaining Equity Funding
  • Obtaining Government Funding
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Technology Grants (Specialty)
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training

Import and Export Assistance

  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Trade Education and Training

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Demographic/Census Data

Marketing/Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

Regulatory Compliance

  • Trademark and Copyright Information

Technical Assistance

  • Commercialization
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Technology Transfer

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Startup Classes
  • Business Management Training

Product Development

  • Patent Information

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Valuation
  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • High Tech Development
  • Life Sciences Development
  • Commercialization
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Technology Transfer

Starting a Business

  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes
  • Business Research Resources
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Forming a Business
  • Feasibility Studies

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling
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Contact Information
Lynette Watson
Address
911 Washington Avenue
Suite 815
Saint Louis, MO 63101
Phone
(314) 241-1005
Website
https://sbdc.missouri.edu/locations/missouri-sbdc-in-st.-louis
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