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Tennessee Small Business Development Center - MTSU Welcome to the official page of our Murfreesboro, TN TSBDC Office. The Murfreesboro, TN TSBDC Office is hosted by Middle Tennessee State University.

For over 30 years, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) network has been providing free, or low cost, educational opportunities for individuals thinking about starting a business and consulting services for existing small businesses. Our office serves Bedford County, TN; Canon County, TN; Coffee County, TN; Giles County, TN; Hickman County, TN; Lawrence County, TN; Lewis County, TN; Lincoln County, TN; Marshall County, TN; Maury County, TN; Moore County, TN; Perry County, TN; Rutherford County, TN; & Wayne County, TN. TN TSBDC Office provides small business start-up services including, but not limited to: business plan development, financial planning assistance, marketing plan development, sources of capital, & social media guidance. In addition to start-up assistance, TN TSBDC Office provides existing business assistance including, but not limited to: business growth planning, government contracting guidance, international trade guidance, sources of capital, & social media strategy guidance. We provide workshops on a variety of business topics. Our services are free and unlimited. Counselors cannot provide legal or tax advice.

Want to learn how AI can help you win more work and simplify your construction projects?Join NBIC and the Construction C...
10/19/2026

Want to learn how AI can help you win more work and simplify your construction projects?

Join NBIC and the Construction Consortium for a free, hands-on AI for Contractors workshop led by Dawn Mason of The View Park Group. Learn how to use AI to find opportunities, review bid requirements, reduce paperwork, and build actionable project plans. Attendees will also receive reusable prompts and sample documents to apply in their businesses.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM CST
IPS Training Facility | Nashville, TN

Bring your laptop and charger!

Register for free at https://nbichub.org/futureready or through the link in our bio.

Does your business depend on information that only exists in your head?Join us for Get Your Business Out of Your Head, a...
10/16/2026

Does your business depend on information that only exists in your head?

Join us for Get Your Business Out of Your Head, an immersive workshop presented by Brooke Siler. You’ll learn how to turn the behind-the-scenes work of your business into clear, repeatable processes that can support greater consistency and growth.

The workshop will help you identify inefficiencies, improve consistency, and create systems that make your business operations easier to repeat.

November 3, 2026
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
3rd floor Rutherford County Chamber
Lunch provided by TransWorld Business Advisors

Ready to get your processes out of your head and into a system? Register through the link in our bio.

10/14/2026

The TSBDC wouldn’t be what it is without our incredible team! 💙

From our dedicated business consultants to the staff supporting research and daily operations, each team member plays a vital role in helping Tennessee small businesses succeed!

Be sure to thank your TSBDC consultant for their hard work and dedication to your business!

🌿 Sustaining Business Growth: Lessons from the African BushRunning a business comes with roadblocks, shifting priorities...
10/09/2026

🌿 Sustaining Business Growth: Lessons from the African Bush

Running a business comes with roadblocks, shifting priorities, and the risk of burnout. Join leadership coach Bill Wilson of Wild Wisdom™ for a workshop that brings practical lessons from the African bush into the world of entrepreneurship.

Learn how to overcome roadblocks, sharpen your focus, and build a business that can keep moving forward—without burning yourself out.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 9:00–10:30 a.m.
📍 Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, Room 300
🔗 Register at tsbdc.org/training

Some habits deserve a gold star. ⭐Staying connected with your TSBDC consultant, booking your next follow-up, sharing bus...
10/08/2026

Some habits deserve a gold star. ⭐

Staying connected with your TSBDC consultant, booking your next follow-up, sharing business milestones, attending workshops, and taking advantage of available resources are all simple ways to get more from your time with TSBDC.

And yes, sending the “IT WORKED” email will always make our day. ⭐How many of these Gold Star Behaviors can you check off?

A strong business starts with a plan.Blueprint to Business is a free workshop designed for entrepreneurs who need a busi...
10/05/2026

A strong business starts with a plan.

Blueprint to Business is a free workshop designed for entrepreneurs who need a business plan and want a clearer understanding of how to build one.

During the workshop, you’ll learn how a business plan can guide your success, how to choose the right legal structure, what goes into each component of a business plan, and how to start building your own with a provided template.

The next workshop is October 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce.

Ready to turn your business idea into a plan? Register through the link in our bio.

Want your business to show up more effectively when customers search online?Join us for an SEO Basics Workshop presented...
09/30/2026

Want your business to show up more effectively when customers search online?
Join us for an SEO Basics Workshop presented by Paul Whitten. This session will break down the fundamentals of search engine optimization and share practical ways to strengthen your business’s online visibility.

Attendees will learn how businesses appear in Google search results, why Local SEO and Google Business Profiles matter, how reviews affect visibility, how to structure a website for Google, and simple SEO improvements you can make right away. No prior SEO experience is needed.

October 20, 2026
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, 2C
Lunch provided by Authority Title and Escrow
Register at tsbdc.org/training.

When your business processes live in your head, it can be difficult to spot what is slowing you down.Join us for Process...
09/28/2026

When your business processes live in your head, it can be difficult to spot what is slowing you down.

Join us for Process Mapping, an immersive workshop led by TSBDC Assistant Director Brooke Siler. You’ll learn how to turn the behind-the-scenes work of your business into clear processes that others can follow.

During the workshop, you’ll learn how to map your business processes, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and build stronger systems and SOPs.

November 3, 2026
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Rutherford County Chamber, 3rd Floor
Lunch provided by: Transworld Business Advisors

Ready to create more clarity in how your business operates? Register at tsbdc.org/training

09/25/2026

Still waiting for a sign to sign up for consulting? This is it. 👀

Whether you’re working through a new business idea or figuring out your next move, TSBDC offers, no cost confidential consulting to help you move forward with clarity.

Don’t let the elevator doors close on this one. Sign up for consulting through the Link in our bio.

Growth is not just about finding the next opportunity. It is also about navigating obstacles, staying focused, and leadi...
09/23/2026

Growth is not just about finding the next opportunity. It is also about navigating obstacles, staying focused, and leading without burning out.

Join us for Sustaining Business Growth, an engaging workshop presented by leadership coach Bill Wilson of Wild Wisdom. Drawing on practical lessons from the African bush, Bill will help small business owners identify roadblocks, manage competing priorities, sharpen their focus, and build a more sustainable approach to growth.

Tuesday, October 27
9:00–10:30 a.m.
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, Room 300

Ready to strengthen the way you lead your business? Register at tsbdc.org/training

Address

3050 Medical Center Pkwy
Murfreesboro, TN
37129

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(615) 898-2745

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