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Small Business Development Center

Building the Texas Economy, One Business at a Time

The ASU SBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is part of a regional network of SBDCs throughout the Texas South-West Network. Our services include confidential, one-on-one, no-cost business advising services by Certified Business Advisors, along with a diverse array of business training events. Some of their areas of expertise include; Business Startup or Expansion, Business Financing, Business Planning, Doing Business with the Government, Loan Proposals, and Marketing. Contact us today to set up a no-cost and confidential appointment with an SBDC advisor.

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  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.jpg" alt="Earl Mulley" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49719_Hallfmans.rev.1653670030.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18828-halfmanns-cake-cottage">Halfmann’s Cake Cottage</a></h3><p> Earl Mulley – COVID Relief Programs – Reopened Business – Jobs Retained: 12</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg" alt="Jesse & Daniel Browning" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47358_Buttercup_Cafe-11.rev.1634157645.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18580-buttercup-all-day-cafe">Buttercup All Day Cafe</a></h3><p> “Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely existence. During the height of the COVID crisis, the contact we made at the SBDC was crucial to knowing what was happening, changing, and important to know regarding financial assistance.” – Jesse & Daniel Browning </p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG" alt="Christopher Anaya" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3030,2740/49724_PMPRO-_1.rev.1653672089.JPG 3x" data-max-w="3030" data-max-h="2740" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18827-texas-preventative-maintenance-pro">Texas Preventative Maintenance Pro</a></h3><p> Christopher Anaya - Business Expansion – Jobs Retained: 1</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1164,653/35887_RDI_FY18_5.rev.1544127038.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1164,653/35887_RDI_FY18_5.rev.1544127038.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1164,653/35887_RDI_FY18_5.rev.1544127038.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1164,653/35887_RDI_FY18_5.rev.1544127038.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1164,653/35887_RDI_FY18_5.rev.1544127038.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1164,653/35887_RDI_FY18_5.rev.1544127038.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1164,653/35887_RDI_FY18_5.rev.1544127038.jpg" alt="Jason Bradley Advisor: James Leavelle" width="380" height="380" data-max-w="1164" data-max-h="653" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/16165-rdi-fabricators">RDI Fabricators</a></h3><p> “Mr. Leavelle helped in giving the resources needed to make a presentation to the bank and to Mr. Dicke in order to receive financing.”  Jason is now the 100% owner of the business. </p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG" alt="Ross" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4016,2677/49722_PLATEA_2.rev.1653670323.JPG 3x" data-max-w="4016" data-max-h="2677" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18826-plateau-brewing-co">Plateau Brewing Co.</a></h3><p> Ross Baxter - Business Start - Jobs Created: 4</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg" alt="Company Printing Group photo" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/49716_Company_Print.rev.1653669496.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18822-company-printing">Company Printing</a></h3><p> Lorenzo and Leslie Lasater – COVID Relief Programs - Jobs Retained: 10</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.jpg" alt="Billy Dale Advisor: Dezaray Johnson" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3000,2000/34439_Big_Hungry.rev.1529350164.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3000" data-max-h="2000" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/16164-big-hungry-cafe">Big Hungry Cafe</a></h3><p> “The SBDC employee has been a great asset to my business. Helping in all aspects without the help I might not have made it. I am still not over the hump but feel like with continued help, I will succeed.” </p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.jpg" alt="San Angelo To Go" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2706/47357_SATG-2.rev.1634155721.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2706" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18579-san-angelo-to-go">San Angelo To Go</a></h3><p> “Alejandro helped us understand the financial aspect of our business, our marketing plan, and a thorough breakdown of our customer acquisition cost through the development of our business plan for expansion.” – Carson Beavers & Preston Wimberly </p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg" alt="Ronnie Cajas" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2731,4096/47363_Street_Eats-5.rev.1634160036.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2731" data-max-h="4096" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18585-street-eats">Street Eats</a></h3><p> “Alejandro helped with all beginning official paperwork process and all advice needed for a first-time business owner.” – Ronnie Cajas </p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG" alt="Sarah Ford" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2838,1892/47367_6L4A3610Blended.rev.1634161836.JPG 3x" data-max-w="2838" data-max-h="1892" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18590-ranch-road-boots">Ranch Road Boots</a></h3><p> “I sincerely appreciates the proactive approach Dave and team have taken to support my business in San Angelo.” – Sarah Ford </p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG" alt="Medical Arts Pharmacy" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/47436_PEcos_Street_-_NEW_PHOTOS.rev.1634591090.JPG 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2730" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18586-medical-arts-pharmacy">Medical Arts Pharmacy</a></h3><p> Bryan Abernathy is a long-term client of the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center.</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.jpg" alt="Bearded Baristas" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2730/49718_Bearded_Baris.rev.1653669918.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2730" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18824-the-bearded-barista">The Bearded Barista</a></h3><p> Nathaniel and Kimberly Turney - Business Start - Jobs Created: 1</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,526/47435_Christoval_Vineyards_-_web_photo.rev.1634591028.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,526/47435_Christoval_Vineyards_-_web_photo.rev.1634591028.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,526/47435_Christoval_Vineyards_-_web_photo.rev.1634591028.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,526/47435_Christoval_Vineyards_-_web_photo.rev.1634591028.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,526/47435_Christoval_Vineyards_-_web_photo.rev.1634591028.jpg" alt="Christoval Vineyards" width="380" height="380" data-max-w="800" data-max-h="526" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18582-christoval-vineyards">Christoval Vineyards</a></h3><p> “The SBDC has been an incredibly useful resource to us in the process of purchasing, and ultimately running, a new business.” – Bart & Wendy Neff</p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg" alt="Jack & Kim Graves" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/47355_JBar_Meats-1.rev.1634151902.jpg 3x" data-max-w="4096" data-max-h="2731" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/18576-j-bar-meats-llc">J Bar Meats LLC</a></h3><p> “James helped me throughout the entire process of the SBA loan. I feel like he was the sole reason the process was so successful.” - Jack & Kim Graves </p>
  • <p><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG" alt="Cynthia & Michael Mitchell Advisor: Dezaray Johnson" width="380" height="380" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/105/width/380/height/380/crop/1/src_region/0,0,889,859/35891_WBF_Mobile_Window_Tinting_2.rev.1544129732.JPG 2x" data-max-w="889" data-max-h="859" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p><p class="subtitle"> Success Stories</p><h3><a href="/live/news/16705-wbf-mobile-window-tinting">WBF Mobile Window Tinting</a></h3><p> “The SBDC were instrumental in assisting us in starting our business. Their direction and instructions made the process easy. They’re such a great friendly team.” </p>

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Learn Online with ASU SBDC

ASU SBDC offers a variety of online learning options that feature lessons and resources hosted by the ASU SBDC and our partners. 

Training and Events

September 27
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Business Resource Center, 69 N Chadbourne St., San Angelo, Texas
September 28
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Business Resource Center, 69 N Chadbourne St., San Angelo, TX 76903
September 29
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Business Resource Center, 69 N Chadbourne St., San Angelo, Texas

Small Business Management Certificate Program

Starting a new business is an overwhelming challenge. The ASU-SBDC developed the Small Business Management Certificate Program to help meet the needs of aspiring small business owners. The program will help participants build essential business skills and knowledge on how to run a successful business. Once you complete the requirements, you will receive your SBMCP certificate.

Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact  ASU-SBDC at ASU Station #10910, San Angelo, Texas, 76909-0910, 325-942-2098.