Free small business help in Indiana
7 office and chapter listings serving Indiana. Choose an office below and confirm its service area before making an appointment.
Ask for free counseling or mentoring. Some workshops and other services have fees; confirm the cost before registering.
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Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers help owners start, manage and grow businesses, including business planning and financing questions. State and regional network offices can connect you with a local adviser.
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Indiana SBDC
Indianapolis, Indiana
State or regional network office
SCORE mentors
SCORE connects small business owners with volunteer mentors for advice on starting and running a business. Mentoring is available online as well as through local chapters.
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SCORE Southern Indiana
Columbus, Indiana
Service area: Serving Evansville, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Columbus, Vincennes, Jasper, and Southern Indiana communities
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE IN chapter directory
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SCORE Northeast Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Service area: Serving Fort Wayne, Northeast Indiana, and nearby West-Central Ohio
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE IN chapter directory
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SCORE Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Service area: Serving Indianapolis and Central Indiana communities
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE IN chapter directory
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SCORE Northwest Central Indiana
Valparaiso, Indiana
Service area: Serving Northwest & North Central Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and the South Chicago Suburbs
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE IN chapter directory
Women’s Business Centers
Women’s Business Centers provide business advice and training, with a focus on women starting or growing businesses. Ask about business plans, financing and local programs.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
VBOCs offer business counseling, training and referrals for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Many centers serve several states.
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VetBiz Central, Inc.
Flint, Michigan
Service area: Indiana, Michigan
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)
APEX Accelerators help businesses pursue government contracts, including registrations, finding opportunities and preparing bids. Native American APEX programs focus on Native-owned businesses.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
SBA district offices
SBA district offices explain SBA programs and connect businesses with local counseling partners, lenders and other assistance. Contact the office serving your county.
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SBA Indiana District Office
Indianapolis, Indiana
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA Indiana District
Get free help applying
Ask whether the center can help with your application, business plan or financial projections. APEX Accelerators focus on government contracts. Services depend on your business and the center’s service area.
These listings come from official directories and organization websites. SBDC entries include state and regional network offices. Women’s Business Center and APEX office listings are a selection; use the official locators for additional offices. Confirm contact details and county coverage before visiting.