Starting, Growing, Thriving: How the ISBDC Can Help Your Small Business

Ever dreamt of starting a business but didn’t know where to begin? Or maybe you’ve been running one for a while and feel like you’re juggling too many hats at once? That’s where the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) comes in—it’s your personal business GPS, helping you navigate the twists and turns of entrepreneurship so you can focus on building and growing your business.

The ISBDC is funded by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and local partners like Purdue University. With 10 centers across Indiana covering all 92 counties, there’s a local ISBDC for every entrepreneur in the state. When you work with an ISBDC, you are assigned a dedicated business advisor who will meet with you, discuss your goals, and help develop a plan to get you where you want to go.

What We Do

• Start Your Business
  From crafting a business plan to market research and choosing the right legal structure, our advisors help new entrepreneurs lay a strong foundation.
• Grow Your Business
  Whether it’s creating a financial plan, building a marketing strategy, or connecting you to key contacts, our advisors help you expand your reach and grow revenue.
• Access Capital
  Loans and financing guidance—our advisors work with you to identify the best ways to fund your vision.
• Special Programs
  Support for a wide range of businesses ensures every entrepreneur has access to the right tools.

Real-Life Impact

We’ve helped entrepreneurs take their businesses from the basement to a storefront, given seasoned business owners new connections and opportunities to grow, and worked with dozens to create business and financial plans that actually get results. Our clients have achieved everything from launching new products to securing business financing—because we focus on where you want to go and how to get there. Think of us as the GPS that helps you take the fastest route to your business goals, without unnecessary detours.

Ready to take the next step? Visit isbdc.org to find your local ISBDC and start working with a business advisor today.