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Connect with a CTSBDC Advisor

Whether you’re starting a new business, growing an existing company, or facing a new challenge, Connecticut Small Business Development Center’s experienced Business Advisors are able to help. You’ll receive personalized, confidential guidance tailored to your business goals, from business planning and funding strategies to marketing, operations, and growth.

Choose the path that best matches your business.

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New to Business

If you are new to business and need help with the fundamentals every entrepreneur needs to know, start with our free resources designed to get you ready for advising. Then reach out to connect with an advisor.

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Existing Business

Established businesses that need help with operational questions, growth strategy, access to capital, import and export guidance, or other issues specific to you business, get started here to connect with an advisor.

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Idea Stage

Sometimes you just need help validating your business idea. Before you invest time and energy, use our “Stress Test Your Business Idea” Tool to answer the tough questions and get ready to work with an advisor.

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