It provides information for those looking for tips on how to start a business, wanting to expand a business, needing to use a computer, seeking tax forms, loan or license information, wanting to do business research or those who want to talk to a counselor. Small businesses are the most important economic drivers we have. They provide the products and services that consumers want and create jobs so those same consumers can earn a paycheck, make purchases and pay their taxes. We owe it to ourselves to help small businesses succeed and strengthen our society. A library in the center provides research data from more than 500 business reference titles, including current business periodicals, market research publications and census data.
All counseling is confidential and free of charge, but an appointment is required.
A project of the Delaware Small Business Development Center Network at the University of Delaware and in celebration of President Bill Clinton's Empowerment Zone Initiative, the new center is a partnership involving the U.S. Small Business Administration, state of Delaware, the Delaware Economic Development Office, the New Castle County Economic Development Corp., the City of Wilmington Enterprise Community, the Wilmington Economic Development Corp. and the Small Business Development Center. For information, contact Barbara Necarsulmer, at 571-1555.