SBDC - Tennessee Small Business Development Center

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The Cottage Cakery

“Working with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center gave me invaluable peace of mind. They helped me build my business from the ground up—starting with clarifying what I wanted my business to look like and then providing the tools, resources, and connections to make that vision a reality. As my business grew and I reached the point of hiring my first baking assistant, the SBDC walked me through the numbers and the hiring process step by step. What initially felt overwhelming became manageable and confidence-building. Their support made growth feel possible instead of intimidating. I have big dreams for my bakery, and with the confidence I’ve gained from working with the SBDC, I know I’ll achieve them. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for The Cottage Cakery.”

– Ellen Culwell, Owner

Goose Creek Coffee

“You just don’t know what you don’t know when you’re starting a business, and it was great to have someone to go to with my questions.”

Cornerstone Wholehealth 360

“Thinking about starting a medical clinic from scratch is overwhelming, but designing an entirely new paradigm shift in health care that doesn’t follow typical insurance, payment, appointment, and billing guidelines is paralyzing. The team helped me craft a business model that I couldn’t event put down on paper. They held my hand and turned a passionate vision into a thriving, sustaining, and life-changing holistic health care clinic.”

Get unstuck with help from the TSBDC.

Start

Starting a business is exciting, but can be overwhelming – We partner with you in the process by providing guidance on writing your business plan, finding funding resources, and securing proper licenses so your business gets off the ground.

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Grow

Moving from the start-up to growth phase of a business comes with a whole new set of challenges. Use our experience and resources to make sound decisions, such as creating and implementing sales and marketing strategies, hiring and managing employees, and analyzing market research.

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Sustain

You’ve made it! Your business is growing, and now it’s time to start running your business instead of working in it. Work with your TSBDC consultant to create a lasting plan for the future of your business.

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