South Bend Small Business Development Center
The South Bend SBDC's mission is to have a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of small businesses in Indiana.
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Location:
South Bend, IN, 46617
Phone:
574.282.4350
Mon - Fri:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The SBDC provides a wealth of resources for entrepreneurs at every stage of business ownership. The best place to start is by completing an online self-assessment. Your results will help us determine what assistance would be best for you.
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South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center Rebecca Maalouf, Camellia Cosmetics, is offering the Camellia Challenge. Check out her website to learn more!

www.camelliacosmetics.com
Camellia Cosmetics is where you will receive make up tips and a free makeup makeover. We sell only the best, highest quality make up. Our skilled make over artists are respected and used by local celebrities and informed women and girls both daily and for special events such as weddings and proms.
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center Our good friend Joya Helmuth, Spark Fine Stationery, tells me she's bringing in my favorite Cross pens. Now that's something to "write" home about. Thanks for offering some beautiful items Joya.

November 20 at 2:05pm
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center We keep trying to stay on top of all this technology. We're bringing in AJ Walters and Grant Neely from Information by Design and Mary Jan Hedman, Executive Director of the St. Joseph Valley Metronet, to speak about cloud computing. There are just way too many jokes possible with the thought of cloud computing but I'll leave that to you all!

November 20 at 2:04pm
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center The planning has begun for our next social media event. We are really excited! On January 14, we will be presenting Kyle Lacy, author of the new book entitled "Twitter Marketing for Dummies." The workshop will be $49 and runs from 8:00 to 12:30pm (first 1/2 hour for registration and coffee). Can't wait!

November 20 at 2:03pm
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center Thanks to @Bill Haughee, Custom Computer Services, for all his work to prepare for our upcoming Brown Bag Thursday, October 29th. He's giving us a tour of the new Windows 7.0. I don't know whether we should be excited or scared to death but he tells us we're going to like it. We'll see...

October 28 at 6:13am
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center As always, I love when things come together. We have finalized plans to offer a Brown Bag luncheon presentation on cloud computing with the Information By Design folks. Scheduled for December 8th. This technology world is changing every day!

October 28 at 6:11am
Teresa Sheppard

Teresa Sheppard As always, I LOVED the presentation on Thursday (October 8th) at IU South Bend. The representative from MediaSauce was, as always, fantastic and I learned so much. I may not have a small business (but do hope to in the near future), but the information received at the sessions really helps me in my position as Marketin...g Coordinator for Extended Learning Services at IU South Bend. I can't wait until the next...

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October 9 at 11:53am · Report
South Bend Small Business Development Center
South Bend Small Business Development Center
Shame on me for not thanking you sooner. We are delighted to be able to bring strong presentations to the area and appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you.
October 21 at 8:02am
Grant Neely

Grant Neely Glad to become a fan of the SBDC. You have been a big help to our business!

October 9 at 9:16am · Report
South Bend Small Business Development Center
South Bend Small Business Development Center
Hopefully better late than never. Thanks for your supportive comments and for becoming a fam. We love it.
October 21 at 8:02am
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center After determining the feasibility of your business, learn how to take that information and turn it into an effective business plan.

Registration Required
Time:6:00PM Monday, November 16th
Location:Small Business Development Center
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center Determine whether your business idea is viable and if it will meet your financial goals.

Registration Required
Time:6:00PM Tuesday, November 24th
Location:Small Business Development Center
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center Make sure you check out the hair removal specials that are coming soon from our good friends at the Colfax Laser Center (http://www.colfaxlasercenter.com) Don't forget to sign up for the weekly e-mails that will keep you up to date on the current specials being offered (http://www.spaatcolfax.com)

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Colfax Laser Center and The Spa at Colfax Unique Day Spa in downtown South Bend, Indiana
South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center Check out the August 17th issue of Tribune Business Weekly. Two of our SBDC clients are featured (http://tinyurl.com/5n3s2h). Force 5 Media (David Morgan and Deb DeFreeuw) are doing some exciting new things with branding (read the Treasure hunt article). Cindy and Laura Ormson, a mother and daughter team that starte...d Wear to Win (golf wear for female golfers) have a great story with "A 'winning' team. Congrats!

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New Coke. McDonald’s Arch Deluxe. Crystal Pepsi. The Ford Edsel. A brand is what makes one company distinct from others.
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South Bend Small Business Development Center

South Bend Small Business Development Center It was great to see so many folks turn out for our "Doing Business in the Digital Age" seminar on Wednesday. A lot of energy in that room! Exciting to see so many people willing to jump into this new marketing arena!

August 13 at 5:17am
Missy Stanisz
Missy Stanisz
It was a great seminar - thank you!
August 17 at 10:10am
Stephen-Merriman Mary Andrzejewski-Merriman

Stephen-Merriman Mary Andrzejewski-Merriman The South Bend Small Business Development Center has been the best resource for us. The staff members have gone out of their way to understand who we are, so they can best help us. We can't thank them enough for all the work they've done in guiding us so far as we work toward our potential. --Mary and Stephen Merriman

May 27 at 3:47pm · Report