Oregon SBDC BizCenter
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Welcome to the Oregon Small Business Development Center
“Theory is knowledge that doesn't work. Practice is when everything works and you don't know why.” —Hermann Hesse

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“Inspiration and Associates”

—Inspiration and Associates, Salem Oregon
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Upcoming Workshops & Events
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Audit Proof Your Business

IRS and Oregon audits are coming! Michael Gordon, CPA, will discuss what they will be targeting...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Excel Charts & Graphs

You've been asking for this one! Learn to design charts and graphs in MS Excel.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Financing Basics

Understand borrowing basics, identify alternative sources of money and learn about loan applicat...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Global Business Speaker Series - Post Conflict Reconstruction – Challenges for Business, NGOs and the Obama Administration

This is the third in the Global Business Speakers Series at Portland Community College. This ev...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Going Into Business

In just three short hours you'll get all the basic information you will need to begin plann...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Understanding Your Business Financial Statements

Learn to use your financial statements to increase your bottom line. This class will cover bala...

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Business Planning Basics

After establishing the difference between working IN the business and working ON the business, t...

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Creative Business Organizing

A 3-hour interactive class that helps small business owners get relief from clutter overwhelm an...

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Entrepreneurs 101

This is a class for those who are considering starting their own businesses but have not decided...

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Entrepreneurs 101

This is a class for those who are considering starting their own businesses but have not decided...

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Where are You with Your Small Business?
Click on your stage. We’ve got help for businesses at every stage of growth in every industry.

Help yourself. The BizCenter website provides a wide range of business topics for every subject and industry. Start by clicking on your business’ stage of development (above). Or feel free to browse or search for a particular topic. All we ask in return is your zip code.

Become a successful global business
International Trade Assistance at your fingertips

Learn practical information you can use to effectively export or import your products and services internationally. We have the workshops, counseling, tools, and resources to help you thrive and survive in the global marketplace. Learn more …

Counseling help is just a click away. If you need more in-depth advice, our business advisors are here to assist. Register to receive free, confidential business advice from advisors with real world experience owning and operating businesses. By registering, you’ll also gain full access to the full suite of BizCenter website features. Learn more …

BizCenter is free to all Oregon Businesses. Oregon SBDC BizCenter services are available to anyone who owns, operates— or is considering starting— a small business in Oregon. The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network’s funding partners include sixteen community colleges, three regional universities, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department. Our mandate is to help grow Oregon businesses and the Oregon economy. Learn more …

Get free and confidential business advice from an experienced BizCenter advisor- in person and on-line. Register now