About Us
Northwest Texas SBDC is a part of America’s SBDC’s nationwide network of nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories.
SBDCs are hosted by leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies, and private partners, and funded in part by the United States Congress through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
America's SBDC at Stephenville is hosted by Tarleton State University to provide no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can come to us for face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics. Learn more about how TSU SBDC is helping local businesses start, grow and thrive.
Vision
To be a leading economic development organization by empowering entrepreneurs.
Values
Integrity
Kaizen
Accountability
Innovation
Teamwork
Mission
Provide consulting, training, and research to small businesses.
Services
Consulting
We offer confidential business consulting at no cost to our clients. Our knowledgeable and experienced team will help you define your goals, operations, and objectives. We can help you develop a business plan, identify sources of capital, or determine what the next step may be - whether you are on the road to becoming an entrepreneur or already own a business and are ready to meet the next challenge.
Research & Analysis
It is critical that a business owner understands the demographics, market and industry forecasts. We have access to top industry standard reports, statistics, and databases, that can be beneficial for growing existing or future businesses. Our consultants can gather and analyze the information and present it to you in an easy to understand format, all at no cost to you.
Workshops
We offer free or low-cost workshops which include business topics such as how to start a business, understanding the finances of a business, marketing, Texas state sales tax, and a variety of others. The classes are held in a relaxed atmosphere which encourages interaction and gives the attendees the opportunity to have their individual questions addressed.
Specialized Services
Our Specialized Services are designed to provide entrepreneurs with practical tools and foundational support to strengthen their business. Services include Google Business Profile optimization, branding and logo development, social media templates, online profile optimization, financial planning templates, basic website creation, and cohort-based business development opportunities. These services are intended to help businesses establish a professional presence and build a strong foundation for growth.