Business Development

Resources

Angelina College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) partners and provides a business owner with resources to plan, start, grow, and succeed. The SBDC offers one-on-one advising services at no cost to entrepreneurs and business owners. Advisors offer support in areas such as prioritizing goals, business plans, managements, financing and marketing to manage their business. Advisors can assist with:

Creating a comprehensive business plan
Developing loan packages and identifying funding sources
Preparing and analyzing financial statements, including financial projections
Evaluating business opportunities for starting/purchasing a new business
Business basics, marketing and financing
Technology and commercialization

Angelina College SBDC: 936.633.5394

Angelina College Small Business Development Center | UH SBDC Network

As part of SFA’s Greg Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship, the Small Business Resource Hub (SBRH) works to promote economic growth, innovation, and expansion within the small business community.

The SBRH is housed in the McGee Business Building as part of SFA's Nelson Rusche College of Business. Available at no cost, the SBRH services for small businesses include loan proposals, marketing, retailing, advertising, budgeting, business planning and personnel management.

Small Business Resource Hub
936.468.1488
Main Center: 936.468.4024
ace@sfasu.edu

NEDCO's Assistance

Clients can meet with either the SBDC or the SBRH at their respective offices, or at the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corp. (NEDCO) office on the second floor of City Hall, 202 E. Pilar St., in downtown Nacogdoches.

If you are considering launching a new business venture, contact Mary Frances Bradford with Nacogdoches EDC via email at mbradford@nedco.org or telephone 936.559.1255 and we'll help you get started in the right direction.

Entrepreneurship

NEDCO serves as a first-step resource connecting entrepreneurs with existing community resources and infrastructure available to support business development, growth and expansion. Our Entrepreneurship Committee develops programs and helps assist local entrepreneurs through the process of launching a new business. If you are considering starting a new business venture, contact Mary Frances Bradford with Nacogdoches EDC via email at mbradford@nedco.org or telephone at 936.559.1255 and NEDCO will help point you in the right direction.

Spanish Entrepreneurship Series

NEDCO's Entrepreneurship Committee partnered with SFASU's Advanced TV Production course, taught by Dr. Casey Hart, as well as with various Spanish speaking bank volunteers to produce the Spanish Entrepreneurship Series. The purpose of the video series is to provide resources and explanations to the Hispanic community here in Nacogdoches about how to open and operate their own businesses. Some of the topics covered were banking, accounting, legal, and insurance.

In this video, Ruben talks about why Nacogdoches is a great place to have your business. He mentions reasons such as city support, location, and a developing economy.

En este video, Ruben nos habla sobre por qué Nacogdoches es un gran lugar para tener un negocio. Él menciona razones como el apoyo de la ciudad, la ubicación, y una economía en desarrollo.

In this video, Carlos talks about important documents that may relate to your business. He explains what a DBA is and where to file it, along with permits and licenses.

En este video, Carlos nos habla sobre documentos importantes que pueden estar relacionados con su negocio. Él explica qué es un DBA y dónde obtenerlo, junto con permisos y licencias.

In this video, Mireya talks about two topics - the Angelina College Small Business Development Center, and the different legal entities.

En este video, Mireya nos habla sobre dos temas - el Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del Colegio Angelina y tambien de las diferentes entidades legales.

In this video, Juan talks about the benefits of having insurance for your business and for yourself.

En este video, Juan nos habla de los beneficios de tener aseguranza para su negocio y también para usted personalmente.

In this video, Ruben talks about the banking industry, such as the importance of establishing the relationship, credit, and more.

En este video, Ruben nos habla sobre la industria bancaria, como la importancia de establecer la relación, el crédito, y más.

In this video, Carlos talks about the importance of having your finances in order, which will help you if you’re planning to apply for a loan.

En este video, Carlos nos habla sobre la importancia de tener sus finanzas en orden, lo cual le ayudará si está pensando en solicitar un préstamo.

In this video, Juan talks about the Chamber of Commerce. He tells us what the Chamber is and does, how to become a member, and the benefits to your business.

En este video, Juan nos habla sobre la Cámara de Comercio. Él nos cuenta qué es y qué hace la Cámara, cómo convertirse en miembro, y los beneficios para su negocio.

Ready to start your business in Nacogdoches? Email or call the NEDCO office for more info! nedco@nedco.org or 936.559.1255.

¿Listo para comenzar su negocio en Nacogdoches? ¡Envíe un correo electrónico o llame a la oficina de NEDCO para obtener más información! nedco@nedco.org o 936.559.1255.

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