Building Blocks

 for a Successful SBDC Technology Program

1. Assuring the leadership and commitment of the State/Regional Director
2. Building from you existing SBDC strengths
3. Making a minimal financial and staff commitment - establish the "face" of the program initiative (at least one full-time)
4. Defining the strategic focus of the program
   • your niche
   • your clients
   • your programs/services
5. Developing/leveraging core competencies for your technology program
6. Integrating the technology component into your statewide (regional) SBDC
7. Leveraging your university/college resources
8. Establishing partnerships with major technology resources and private sector professionals (funding and other support resources)
9. Promoting your technology role in your state/region