Resources

The University of South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers information to assist entrepreneurs. This includes useful Internet links , access to our office library , and connections to other agencies that may be able to provide additional assistance to clients. Examples include:

Business Start-Up Info CD

Our most requested item is now available for download! Get your copy of the SBDC's Business Start-Up Info CD immediately, and instantly have access to a wealth of outlines, spreadsheets, explainations, and resources. Click here for the Table of Contents.

ECI - Find New Markets

ECI-Find New Markets, formerly the South Carolina Export Consortium, specializes in the development and implementation of marketing and global trade strategies. ECI assesses a firm’s growth/export potential and provides custom solutions to help clients find and successfully enter new markets, domestically and internationally. A non-profit organization, ECI is sponsored by the SBDC at the University of South Carolina. For more information visit the ECI-Find New Markets website.

South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a resource partner of the SBDC and a nationally recognized assessment tool, provides an on-site, systematic evaluation of a manufacturer's operations, measuring performance against globally competitive criteria.

South Carolina Business One Stop (SCBOS)

SCBOS, a collaboration of several state and federal agencies and private entities that are committed to ensuring more simplicity in opening a business, represents a sincere desire to provide an environment that helps business to grow and prosper in South Carolina. A one-stop location for business owners, SCBOS is an award-winning website that is designed to reduce the typical amount of time and paperwork necessary to start a new business in the state. SCBOS is truly a comprehensive resource for South Carolina businesses, allowing business owners to register and obtain permits and licensing, as well as file and pay taxes. SCBOS also provides information and resources for entrepreneurs who are seeking guidance in opening a business in South Carolina.