No Cost Consulting

Find a trusted advisor to help you through the challenges of growing your business. Through our no-cost consulting services, you’ll be paired with a small business expert that knows and understands your individual needs. Your consultant will meet with you regularly to advise on all aspects of your business, including. We offer one-on-one consulting for pre-venture, start-up, and existing businesses.

Under two years in business

Services include:

Business ReadinessBusiness ViabilityBusiness PlanningLegal Formation

In Business for more than two years

Services include:

Strategic GrowthSuccession PlanningProcurement & Government ContractingTechnology Considerations

Services for all businesses

Services include:

MarketingMarket ResearchBusiness CertificationsFinancing and Loans

Client Success Stories

Cooperative Agreement

The Temple SBDC is partially funded by a grant from the Department of Community & Economic Development and by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Cooperative Agreement No. 4-603001-Z-0040-24. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor(s)’ or participants’ opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services.

Funding Partners

Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and in part through support from Temple University.  All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 215-204-7282.  All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government.  By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

All SBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Temple SBDC at 1801 Liacouras Walk, Alter Hall 739, Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215-204-7282, email address:

The Temple University SBDC is a member of the network of Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers and the National Association of Small Business Development Centers.