Success Stories

 “James has been a great help to me in planning my hotel business.”

 “Helped formulate the business plan and set up financial projections.”

“She was able to apply for her TABC license, establish an LLC, and develop a marketing plan for her business.”

“The Staff at the SBDC is wonderful. The help guidance and support that we received has been invaluable. We could not have done this project without their help and knowledge.”  “…The work they have done for us and do for other business owners is amazing.”

“Dezaray and SBDC have been awesome with help and following up with us every step of the way. We greatly appreciate everything they have done!” 

“The client learned that their services are not required to charge a sales tax per the state regulations.”

Sheila stated that the “SBDC helped secure grant monies for expanding my business and moving to main street.”

“James has given us great advice and is always there to answer questions. He is always on top of things and makes sure we have what we need and understand what is happening.”

 “The financial education provided by the SBDC has been the most valuable tool for us. We really needed that education since our background was from another technical field.”

“With the guidance of the Advisors at the SBDC, I have been able to define and implement my business plan and goals. As a result, I have been able to increase sales and revenue and now have the ability to market more effectively.”

“The advising team met with Feliciano and conducted a brainstorming session to help him find answers about human resources and price strategy.”

James at the SBDC helped to educate my husband and me on understanding the ins and outs of starting my own business and did it professionally and courteously.”

“The SBDC is a wonderful organization. Dezaray is a wonderful person very helpful in every aspect of what we needed. Look forward to working with her in the future.” 

“SBDC advisors have assisted me in my website design and our online presence.  We are adding to our staff in 2018 in order to handle the demands of future business.”  

SBDC helped him create a business plan to secure a loan with the bank as well as helped transition his business from a mobile model to a working restaurant model.

“SBDC allowed us to explore new ideas for the relocation and expansion of the business. Financing options are a large part of the SBDC help.”

“SBDC has been instrumental every step of the way and couldn’t be happier with their services.”

“Our SBDC advisor was most helpful in establishing our goals and obtaining a grant from our local EDC. She continues to assist us with creating an online presence by one on one visits and the class she conducted for our community. Her guidance and counseling have been invaluable for the establishment and growth of our gallery.”

“We were lost but was found with Dezaray and the SBDC! We have more confidence knowing we have help whenever we need! Looking forward to growing with them!” If you have not had the chance, stop on by and dine in or carry out one of their tasty meals!

“James has helped me restructure my business plan and smoothly expedited my company’s startup. I would recommend him to anyone.”

“Melanie expansion goal is growing into new “Home” Dialysis Market: plans to partner with large SNF Corp. located in multi-centers in Texas to provide dialysis. Seeking expansion in local market & employee growth.”

“Dezaray Johnson has been instrumental in helping my business thrive.”

 “Mr. James Leavelle with the SBDC has been very helpful with my Fernandez Salsa business.  The preparation of my business plan showed me the potential of where I can get my business to (ex. Stores, and distributors).  They also gave me leads on where I can get help with the exportation of my business.”

“We have been very satisfied with the SBDC. We started with them 28 years ago and they helped build our business as Kiser Iron Works. We decided to start a new business or change our business model form Custom to Retail, we have now changed over to 3 Nail Ironware and they have been very helpful in branding, marketing and addressing problems we locate as they arise.”