Small Business Development Center

The San Jac Small Business Development Center provides free qualified and confidential advising, tools, resources and information for small businesses and startups to set them on the path to success.

your business is our business

Our assistance includes:

Startups
Buy or sell a business
Business plans
Financing and venture capital requirements
Accounting/Budget Matters/Cash Flow Management

Technology
Procurement
Business Management
Business Expansion
Marketing/Feasibility

Legal and tax considerations to address with your attorney or CPA
Employment issues
International trade
Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grants from federal agencies

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Herb Hildebrand

is a graduate of Baylor University with degrees in Accounting (BBA) and Law (JD). Current admissions: State Bar of Texas; U.S. Tax Court. Herb has more than 50 years of extensive and varied experience in business matters involving accounting, finance, banking, domestic and internationaltaxation,real estate, mergers and acquisitions, employment,regulatory and environmental law issues.

Rob Carlson

is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a BA in Economics and the Thunderbird School of Global Management with a Master of International Management. Rob’s background includes extensive domestic and international transactions with industry, academia and government agencies, particularly focused on the aerospace and human space industries. He is well versed and knowledgeable in general management, project and business development, relationship building, problem resolution, synthesizing and import-export. Additionally, Rob is fluent in oral and written Japanese.

Ali Udawala

is a graduate of Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Vadodara-Gujarat India (1983) with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics and Accounting and is fluent in Spanish. In 1988, Ali immigrated to the United States, and over the last 30+ years he has secured SBA and conventional financing for his development, ownership, and management of retail stores, hotels, apartments, warehouses, and office buildings. Additionally, during his successful growth as an entrepreneur, he has consulted pro bono within his community assisting start-ups and providing accounting and management guidance to existing businesses. As an accomplished businessman in varied enterprises, Ali is particularly qualified to assist the diverse needs of our clients.

Check out the answers to some frequently asked questions prior to coming in.

What is the SBDC?

Small Business Development Centers provide no cost, confidential counseling, training, and informational tools to support business start-ups and the expansion of existing businesses.

Are there any costs associated with advising or a consultation?

All services are free and confidential.

What is a business plan?

A business plan is a document that details a company’s goals and how it intends to achieve them.

What is the difference between a regular employee and an independent contractor?

Generally, an independent contractor is a person or entity contracted to perform work or services, without supervision or direction, for another person or entity for agreed consideration.

Do you only take new clients, or can existing businesses receive support?

The SBDC can support new and existing businesses.

With three convenient locations, San Jac's Small Business Development Center serves the communities of East Harris County, Texas, including Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Clear Creek, Pasadena, Sheldon, Pearland, and portions of Humble and Clear Creek.