The Western Kentucky University Small Business Development Center supports 11 counties in South Central Kentucky including:  Allen, Barren, Butler, Cumberland, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren.

Our mission is to provide confidential one-on-one counseling at no charge for area business owners and those desiring to start a small business.

Some areas that we can help with include:

• Needs Assessment
• Market Research
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Management Issues
• Business Planning
• Strategic Planning

We also offer and coordinate a wide range of workshops, seminars and courses in cooperation with the public and private sector.  Expert instruction ranges from introductory classes designed for start-up businesses to advanced presentations aimed at assisting established companies.

Training topics include such issues as:

• Starting a Business
• Business Plan Preparation
• Marketing
• Financial Analysis
• Tax Regulation
• Human Resource Management
• Capital Management

If you would like to meet with one of our counselors or would like more information on training, counseling services or special programs, please contact us at the address or e-mail addresses below:

WKU Small Business Development Center
204 Van Meter Hall
Western Kentucky University
270-745-1905
FAX:  270-745-1931

Rick Horn
Director

Chris Bixler Training Coordinator

 

Last modified: November 1, 2005
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