Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The mission of the New Mexico Junior College Small Business Development
Center is to strengthen the economy of New Mexico by providing direct assistance,
entrepreneurial education and resource links to promote the retention and expansion
of existing small businesses and the creation of new business.
If you are an experienced business person, we can help you...
- Improve your business
and management skills
- Create alternative
solutions for your business problems
- Develop and market
new products or services
- Investigate financing
options
- Learn effective record-keeping
and cost-control procedures
If you are starting a new business, we can help you...
- Explore opportunities
and resources in and around Southeastern New Mexico and West Texas
- Understand local and
state regulatory requirements, including taxes
- Learn how to develop
a comprehensive business plan
The SBDC offers a wealth of resources...
- Individual business
consultation
- Small business workshops
and seminars
- Patent, copyright,
or trademark research for emerging vendors
- Market research information;
demographics on a local, state, and national level
- Management mentoring
by experienced business people
- Development of business
logos, letterhead, or brochures for your business image
- "How to"
business publications and software
- Referrals to other
business-assistance providers and resources
- Applications and forms
for registering your business with the proper agencies or certification programs
- A resource center with
personal computers (Mac or PC) loaded with basic small business software for
your use; business reference materials, books, and videos available for you
to check out and read in the comfort of your own home
Our services can accommodate your busy schedule...
- Free individualized
assistance in bookkeeping, marketing, management and other areas is available
by appointment
- Special arrangements
can be made to meet at your place of business to discuss any individual problems
you may be experiencing
- Outreach Program
on Wednesdays (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) in Eunice and Lovington
at the Chamber of Commerce offices or by special request
And there's more...
- Some of the courses
offered through the SBDC are eligible for college credit or professional continuing
education credits
Areas of focus...
- Business consultation
- Training
- Access to capital
- Technology/technical
assistance
- Minority business development
- Rural business outreach
- Professional development
- Communications
- Operations/management
- Special programs
- Internet opportunities
The Small Business Development Center at NMJC...
...offers quality advice
and instruction for business owners and managers. Whether you've been in business
for some time, or are just starting out, the center can help you address the
many issues and challenges you encounter in your business venture.
Take advantage of a growing
partnership designed to make your business a success!
New Mexico Junior College's
Small Business Development Center is a member of the New Mexico Small Business
Development Center Network, a partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration,
and the Association of Small Business Development Centers.
Our services and resources
are offered free of charge. Courses and workshops may cost a nominal
fee.
For a free appointment or additional information contact:
New Mexico Junior College
Small Business Development Center
1 Thunderbird Circle
Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Fax:
575.492.1493
Email/Telephone:
Robert Bensing, Director -
575.492.2708
Brandon Hunt, Business Specialist -
575.492.2710
Anita Thomas, Department Secretary -
575.392.5549
New Mexico SBDC is
partially funded under Cooperative agreement No 2-603001-G-0032-14 by the U.S.
Small Business Development Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small
Business Development Administration through such funding does not constitute
an express or implied endorsement of all the co-sponsors or participants' opinions,
findings, conclusions, recommendations, products or services. All of SBDC's
programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Special arrangements for the handicapped will be made if requested in advance.
