Small Business & Technology Development Center @ UNC Charlotte (SBTDC)

The SBTDC connects small businesses in NC with access to counseling, training and resources to help make their business better. Since 1984, the SBTDC has served North Carolina business owners and entrepreneurs. The Charlotte office has professional staff who combine real-life business experience with industry knowledge, education, and advanced training. Most of our counselors have been business owners or have held executive positions.

About

Making Your Business Better

The SBTDC service center in Charlotte is located on the UNC Charlotte campus. Our experienced business advisory team offers confidential, in-depth business counseling to mid-sized company business owners and management staff. We routinely assist our clients with developing and implementing viable strategies that enhance their competitive advantage and success in the marketplace. We also provide assistance to entrepreneurs preparing to launch their next venture.

We help our clients:

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development

Buying or Selling a Business

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

Business Planning

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Diversification
  • Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Demographic and Census Data (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets (Specialty)
  • Market Plan Development (Specialty)
  • Market Research (Specialty)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Angel Investment
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
  • Crowdfunding
  • Trade Show Financial Assistance
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Loans
  • Debt Funding
  • Equity Funding
  • Government Funding (Specialty)
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Tax Credits
  • Technology Grants
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Bonding
  • Grant Funding
  • Matching Funds
  • Revenue Based Financing (i.e. factoring)
  • Venture Capital
  • Microloans

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Hiring and Firing
  • Apprenticeship
  • Recruiting
  • Workforce Training
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Industry
  • Employee Development
  • Insurance
  • Retention
  • Policies and Templates
  • Workforce Incentives

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Website Development

Accelerators and Incubators

  • Accelerator (Specialty)

Events and Community Building

  • Pitch Events
  • Startup Networking
Contact Information
Mike Barugel
Address
9201 University City Blvd
PORTAL 226
Charlotte, NC 28223