I want to start a business!

Have you dreamed of owning and operating your own business but don’t know where to start?  Do you have questions on how to turn your dream into a reality?  Prairie View A&M University Small Business Development Center can help answer key questions – the questions that every entrepreneur needs to ask before starting a new venture. 

Some of the services we provide to help you get started include:

• Workshops & seminars for entrepreneurs on start-up, marketing, business plans, software applications, and more 
• Business reference library for industry and market research
• Funding solutions
• Business loan packaging – eligibility, understanding the process and proposal preparation assistance
• Help buying an existing business or franchise
• Access to professional service providers such as attorneys and CPAs
• Free, confidential and individualized one-on-one consulting  

Before You Start – assess your entrepreneurial readiness. 

Owning, operating and growing a successful business is challenging.  Before you get started you need to assess your motives, your strengths and your weaknesses.  You also need to take a hard look at your personal, managerial, technical and financial qualifications. 

The Next Step – take advantage of our free, confidential consulting.   

Once you’ve determined that you are ready to get started, have at least a good draft of a solid business plan. The next step is to take advantage of our free, confidential consulting services.  Call today to schedule your appointment with a PVAMU SBDC business consultant at (936) 261-9242 or (936) 261, 9243. 

Find Your Local Small Business Development Center in the SBDC Network

For the nearest Small Business Development Center Network location, click here.