We exist to train, educate, and support entrepreneurs of both new (pre-venture) and established small businesses. Positioned within the nationwide network of SBDCs, we offer resources, key connections at the state and national level, workshops, and online and in-person support that equips us to help Ocean State entrepreneurs reach the next level of growth.
Sign up for Rhode Island Small Business Development Services: Start-Up Foundations.
A partial list of services for entrepreneurs includes:
Starting a Business
• In the early stages? The best place to begin is our business startup Start-Up Foundations.
• Begin assessing your business idea with these questions and concepts for business start-ups.
• After attending The Right Foot, meet with a business counselor for continued support in areas including:
o Business planning
o Loan application preparation
o Establishing your business
o Licenses, permits and business regulations
o Marketing and brand building
Growing a Business
• Established, but looking to grow or expand? At the heart of our services is free one-to-one confidential counseling for personalized support in areas including:
o Financial statement development
o Loan application preparation
o Marketing and brand building
o Strategic planning
o Expanding into international trade
If you are a Spanish speaking entrepreneur please contact our bilingual business counselor Manuel Batlle: mjbatlle@uri.edu, (401) 490-0378.
Si desea hablar, con nuestro consejero de habla Hispana, Manuel Batlle, pueden llamar al 401-490-0378 o escribirle a mjbatlle@uri.edu.
