Austin SBDC

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers, at no cost, confidential consulting to help businesses in SE Minnesota.  SBDC consultant help business owners identify, understand and overcome the challenges of starting a business, running a successful business, and developing exit strategies.  

If you would like to sign up for SBDC service click here.

  • If you need assistance with the SDBC Signup click here.
  • Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de registro de SDBC, haga clic aquí

To talk to someone locally about SBDC, contact the DCA at (507) 433-9495 or stop by our office at 329 N. Main St, Suite 106L in downtown Austin. 

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Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota

DEED’s Small Business Assistance Office has published the 43rd edition of its comprehensive Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota. The Guide is available in a digital format on the DEED website and has the same content and format as the hard copy. The Guide contains a concise summary discussion of major issues, questions and concerns that are most commonly raised by those starting a business.