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Below are small business assistance agencies that provide answers and free counseling to help you in areas such as securing business financing, writing a business plan, setting up a bookkeeping system, identifying target markets and much, much more.
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Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Aberdeen
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Aberdeen Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,...View details

Britton
Glacial Lakes Area Development (GLAD)
GLAD works to promote and support economic and business development in Britton, Eden, Lake City, Langford, Pierpont, Roslyn and Veblen by encouraging new and existing entrepreneurial growth and...View details

Kyle
Lakota Fund
Provides small loans ranging from under $100 to a maximum of $25,000 to prospective, small business borrowers and backed by the US SBA. Executive Director: Elsie Meeks Micro-Loan Contact:...View details

Pierre
Department of Tourism and State Development
Offers tax information, county statistics, financing options and current information on what's happening in economic development in South Dakota. Contact: Mary Cerney, Director - Research...View details

Pierre
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Pierre Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,...View details

Pierre
South Dakota Development Corporation
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings. Contact:...View details

Rapid City
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local Chapters or Online Counseling . SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...View details

Rapid City
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Rapid City Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,...View details

Sioux Falls
Center for Women University of Sioux Falls
Provides career and business exploration and development through the University's testing and counseling services women in rural communities where the agriculture-dependent local economies are...View details

Sioux Falls
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local Chapters or Online Counseling . SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...View details

Sioux Falls
Small Business Administration (SBA) South Dakota District Office
Works to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation....View details

Sioux Falls
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Sioux Falls Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,...View details

Sturgis
Black Hills Community Economic Development, Inc
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....View details

Watertown
First District Development Company
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....View details

Watertown
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Watertown Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,...View details

Yankton
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Yankton Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,...View details



Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Dakota Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Inc. (Sioux Falls)
Provides technical, educational and management assistance to North and South Dakota's small to midsize manufacturers, delivering bottom line improvements....View details

Statewide
Dakota Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Inc. (Watertown)
Provides technical, educational and management assistance to North and South Dakota's small to midsize manufacturers, delivering bottom line improvements....View details

Statewide
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
IRS Stakeholder Liaison provides small businesses and stakeholders with timely and consistent tax guidance. Develops relationships with governmental, civic and trade organizations to determine...View details

Statewide
Small Business Administration(SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
OVBDs mission is to assist veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members, and their dependents or survivors by helping them to learn about, access and effectively utilize all...View details

Statewide
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Vermillion - Lead Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,...View details

Nationwide
Foundation for the Advancement of Marketing Excellence in Entrepreneurs ( FAMEE)
FAMEE is a nonprofit organization that offers online marketing courses tailored to the interests and needs of small and medium sized businesses. Access to online courses, support materials and...View details

Nationwide
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE offers free, confidential small business advice for anyone looking to start, grow and succeed in business. With a national volunteer network of over 10,500 business counselors and 389 chapters,...View details

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