Who qualifies for Minnesota SBDC counseling services?
( Top ) SBDC counseling is available to any for-profit Minnesota company that meets the U.S. Small Business Administration’s definition of a ‘small’ business, and any individual planning to start a for-profit business in Minnesota. Approximately 98 percent of Minnesota’s businesses meet the SBA definition of a ‘small’ business. Non-profit organizations, schools, and governmental entities are not eligible for SBDC counseling assistance, although they are welcome to attend SBDC training seminars.