Small Business Development Center

"Building New Mexico's Economy One Business At A Time"

What can the SBDC do for you?

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SENMC can help you achieve your entrepreneurial dream!  We are one of eighteen Centers in the New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) Network, which also provides assistance with government contracting through the APEX Program, international trade through the IBA Program, and Technology Commercialization/Intellectual Property assistance through our TCA Program.  The NMSBDC is a fully accredited member of the national organization America's SBDC.  Funding for the NMSBDC services are provided by the New Mexico State Legislature and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Our Center is conveniently located on the SENMC Campus in room 223.

We offer no-cost, confidential, one-on-one professional counseling and guidance for business owners, prospective owners, and managers.  Whether you have been in business for some time, or are considering starting or purchasing a business, the SBDC is here to help you.

Our uniquely qualified business counselors can help you:

• Develop a business plan to start a new business or make an established business more efficient
• Develop marketing plans and conduct industry/community research
• Develop financial projections
• Learn effective recordkeeping, management, inventory control, identify cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Identify traditional and alternatives lenders and prepare business loan packages
• Improve your business and management skills through seminars and workshops

SPECIALIZED CONSULTING

Specialized one-one-one, confidential consulting can help you develop an individualized plan for your business and identify alternatives for addressing marketing challenges.

BUSINESS EDUCATION

The NMSBDC offers on-demand and live virtual workshops on various topics including business management, marketing, record keeping, cyber security, disaster assistance, exit strategies, and business planning.  These trainings can help you avoid serious and costly mistakes.

The SBDC offers business consulting on a range of topics including:

• Business Start-Ups
• Effective Marketing Strategies
• Writing a Business Plan
• Financial Projections/Business Financials

CENTER FOR RESOURCE INFORMATION

The SBDC can also assist you by providing various industry reports, demographic reports,  financial tools, and information and referral regarding government procurement opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.

ON-DEMAND TRAINING

NMSBDC YouTube Channel with 200+ on-demand trainings:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI45CTjjJG_q0EayS9JlJyA

CONTACT US

For an appointment to discuss your needs, call (575) 885-9531 or visit:  https://www.nmsbdc.org/locations/carlsbad/

START, GROW, AND BE PROFITABLE with the Carlsbad-SBDC!!!