Oregon SBDC BizCenter
“I wish we had received a little bit of this kind of training in medical school.”

—Medical Doctor, Lincoln City, OR
Supported in Part by Qwest Foundation
Welcome to the Oregon BizCenter
“There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?” —Robert Kennedy


Upcoming Workshops
Monday, May 12, 2008
Financial Diagnosis

A valued-packed workshop for new and established businesses. Find out what secrets financial st...

Monday, May 12, 2008
Start Your Own Business in Oregon

Learn the step-by-step process to starting a successful business, and sustaining that business. ...

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Entrepreneurs 101

This is a class for those who are considering starting their own businesses but have not decided...

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Learning to Lead: Module 6 - Resolving Conflicts Within Your Team

This module focuses on handling tricky situations that often develop among and between team memb...

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Marketing & Advertising Strategies

Explore ways to enhance and increase sales through market and customer research, better knowledg...

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
QuickBooks Bootcamp 1: Getting Started with QuickBooks

New to QuickBooks or have little bookkeeping experience? This is the workshop to get you started...

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Search Engine Strategies

Having a good website is not enough for your online business to succeed. Optimizing your site fo...

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Writing Your Business Plan

Learn the step-by-step process to create a business plan. Use on-line research tools. Use on-li...

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Excel Charts & Graphs

Instructor will cover the topic of creating usable and efficient charts and graphs.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Going Global: Exporting Logistics and Documentation

Exporting Your Products: Logistics and Documentation. Learn how a freight forwarder and customs...

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Where are You with Your Small Business?
Click on your stage. We’ve got help for businesses at every stage of growth in every industry.

Help yourself. The BizCenter website provides a wide range of business topics for every subject and industry. Start by clicking on your business’ stage of development (above). Or feel free to browse or search for a particular topic. All we ask in return is your zip code.

Become a successful global business
International Trade Assistance at your fingertips

Learn practical information you can use to effectively export or import your products and services internationally. We have the workshops, counseling, tools, and resources to help you thrive and survive in the global marketplace. Learn more …

Counseling help is just a click away. If you need more in-depth advice, our business advisors are here to assist. Register to receive free, confidential business advice from advisors with real world experience owning and operating businesses. By registering, you’ll also gain full access to the full suite of BizCenter website features. Learn more …

BizCenter is free to all Oregon Businesses. Oregon SBDC BizCenter services are available to anyone who owns, operates— or is considering starting— a small business in Oregon. We’re funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department. Our mandate is to help grow Oregon businesses and the Oregon economy. Learn more …