With 15 offices statewide and more than 30 years of experience, the KSBDC is growing Kentucky’s economy by cultivating existing companies, nurturing new ventures, fostering the creation of jobs and increasing business profitability.

2. Whether starting or expanding,
entrepreneurs turn to the SBDC for
assistance.

3. When problems arise, small
businesses turn to the SBDC.

4. We are a premier provider of high quality, in-depth and
hands-on services to existing and start-up businesses
throughout Kentucky.
• 15 offices state-wide
• More than 30 years of experience
• An innovative partnership between Kentucky’s institutions of higher
education, and the U.S. Small Business Administration

5. Consulting
We offer free, confidential one-on-one consulting services
for existing businesses and startups.
Services for established businesses include:
• Grow your business
• Financial analysis
• Management/HR solutions
• Marketing solutions
• Strategic planning
Business Startup Services include:
• Feasibility study
• Business plan assistance
• Securing start-up capital
• Market planning
• Organizational structure

6. Planning:
We offer valuable tools to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions when
planning to open a new business, purchase an existing business or expand and
established business.
Training:
We offer an extensive schedule of affordable training workshops both in the
classroom and online to provide business owners with the knowledge
necessary to manage profitable businesses.

7. • Service
• Retail
• Medical
• High-Tech
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Wholesale
• New Business Startup

8. • University of Kentucky
• Northern Kentucky University
• Western Kentucky University
• Eastern Kentucky University
• Morehead State University
• Murray State University
• Southeast Community & Technical College
• U.S. Small Business Administration

9. During the last five years:
•KSBDC clients secured 1,118 loans totaling $215 million
• KSBDC consultants counseled 11,066 clients
• KSBDC clients generated $24,932,262 in federal and
state tax revenue
KSBDC clients experienced a 9.4% growth in
sales while the average KY business did not
experience any growth in sales.

10. Small Town Merchant Program:
Independent retailers and restaurants are the heart and soul of small
towns and main streets across Kentucky. These businesses face unique
challenges including inventory control, advertising, merchandising and
big box competition.
Small Town Merchant Program highlights:
• Individual, comprehensive retail business check-up and restaurant
business check-up
• Confidential, on-site business audit
• Continuing business assistance from local SBDC consultants

11. Learn more about the programs and services offered by
the Kentucky Small Business Development Center at
Ksbdc.org