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Get free business advising from Lane SBDC

The Lane Small Business Development Center offers confidential, no-cost advising for people starting or running a small business.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Request advising onlineAdvising starts with an online intake form. Some centers ask you to attend a free introductory workshop first.
  2. Or call or email the Lane centerCall 541-463-6200 or email LaneSBDC@Lanecc.edu to request an advising session.
  3. Leave a message if no one answersStaff may be with clients. Someone will respond as soon as possible.
Advising is available by appointment only.

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