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Alabama Small Business Development Center Network
Alabama SBDC Network

Start Your Business

What is Alabama’s website to help an entrepreneur find help to start a business? ASBDC.org Starting a small business in Alabama is not always as easy as it seems. The business advisors at the Alabama SBDC Network are passionately committed to helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses at every stage in the company’s life-cycle  Through a combination of consultation, in-depth analysis and plan development, we provide business owners with the tools they need to succeed.  Our certified business consultants have extensive, practical experience in marketing, finance, operations, franchising, international trade, and government procurement.  Many have been business owners themselves, most have advanced degrees, and several have lived and worked internationally. All are committed to helping you start a business in Alabama.

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Ready to start a small business in Alabama?

Who will help me with my small business? Deciding whether or not to start a new business is usually one of the more difficult decisions a person faces in life. Proper preparation is required, execution is crucial, consequences are widespread, and the required commitment is immeasurable. People arrive at this crossroad from various points. Some people seem to be “born entrepreneurs” and other people arrive at the crossroad less out of their own choosing. Regardless of the reasons, a decision must be made: jump back in the rat race or strike out on your own. It’s a tough choice, but many people face it every day.  We strongly encourage you to contact one of our business advisors to review your options, and to make sure that your business gets started on the right foot.

Alabama’s Answers provide basic, introductory information to individuals who seek to start a business in Alabama. While no one publication can answer every question for every kind of proposed business, this publication can serve as a guide to those sources of information which are needed for a successful business venture.

Helpful Resources

Alabama's Answers Starting a Business in Alabama

 Alabama’s Answers: Starting a Small Business in Alabama

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 Alabama Small Business Resource Guide

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Alabama Business Plan Template

To download the PDF’s above, please fill out this form and select which file you wish to download.

Note: This is NOT the registration form.  If you would like to talk with a Business Advisor, please complete the online Client Registration Form.

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