The Arkansas State University Small Business Development Center was established on the Arkansas State University campus in 1983 to provide professional assistance to start-up and existing businesses in Northeast and North-Central Arkansas. Located in the College of Business, the ASU SBDC provides training to small business owners and entrepreneurs on a variety of topics from start-up requirements to tax issues, marketing, loan assistance, and Internet as well as E-Commerce opportunities. Additionally, the ASU SBDC provides research and industry information to help small businesses obtain the necessary information to develop strong business and marketing plans. Finally, the ASU SBDC provides free confidential one-on-one business consulting. Consulting includes assistance such as business plans, marketing planning, financial analysis, business valuation, loan proposal assistance, and E-Commerce solutions.

The ASU SBDC is part of the US Small Business Administration and the Arkansas State University College of Business. This unit coordinates the economic development outreach services of the university and provides a coordinated and comprehensive approach to serving the businesses, governments, and citizens of the Arkansas Delta.

Hours and Services

ASU SBDC
College of Business
Room 117A
Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Because the SBDC Consultants travel throughout the fifteen county region, appointments are necessary to ensure that a consultant is available to meet with you. Our Business Start-Up Kit can be downloaded from this website.

If you reside outside of our service area, assistance is available through one of the other ASBDC locations.

If you reside outside of Arkansas, assistance is available through other SBDCs.

The ASU SBDC is a partnership funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business, and Arkansas State University. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.