THE SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE

The Small Business Institute (SBI) links local small businesses to the resources and management expertise of the University of Louisville College of Business. The SBI provides confidential and professional management assistance at no cost to the small businesses. Through the SBI program, seniors or graduate students can be assigned to work on a small business case with their college advisors.

Why Have a Small Business Management Assistance Program?

It is generally acknowledged that small businesses create the majority of new jobs and are frequently the source of innovation in the U.S. The 14 million small businesses in the United States comprise 96% of the total of all businesses. The unpleasant fact is that many thousands of small businesses in the country fail each year.

The Small Business Administration originally conceived the idea to establish a mutually rewarding relationship between colleges and their busines communities. The purpose is to promote the retention and growth of successful small business enterprises throughout the nation.

Obviously, both owners of small businesses and students benefit from the program. Students receive an opportunity to put their classrom knowledge and skills to work, while businesses get the kind of quality consulting services they might not otherwise be able to afford.

Contact Information:

If you would like information about our services or would like to discuss how the SBI may assist your small business, please call or write:

Bruce Kemelgor, Ph.D.
Director, Small Business Institute
College of Business
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky 40292
(502) 852-4788
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