Best Small Business Resources in the Tuscaloosa Area

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Starting a business is a life-changing experience. Alabama has dozens of great resources to help entrepreneurs get started. Our team researched and vetted organizations in the Tuscaloosa area and compiled our list of recommended resources in this article.

You can also read our guide to starting a business in Alabama.

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The Edge Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Description

The Edge Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation helps entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, business planning assistance, coworking space, and networking with other entrepreneurs. The Edge will be the best for business owners who want to collaborate and experience more hands on assistance with starting their small business. 

Restrictions

In order to access either the incubation space or the coworking area, you must complete the appropriate applications and be admitted. 

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

2201 Jack Warner Blvd., Building C
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-722-5166
info@tuscaloosachamber.com


ASBDC

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Offers Free Service

Description

The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

621 Greensboro Ave.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-348-1582


Tuscaloosa SCORE

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Offers Free Service

Description

SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.

Works with Companies in These Stages:

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Idea

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