California SBDC Network

The California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program is the leader in providing small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance needed to become successful in today's challenging economic climate. Learn more here.

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It all starts here. Find the Norcal SBDC service center nearest you and complete their application. A member of the SBDC will follow up with you and help you achieve your small business goals -- at no cost to you.
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What we do

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One-on-One Advising

Our Business Advisors are industry experts who provide free, professional business advising in marketing, finance, accessing capital, and more.

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Trainings & Workshops

Gain skills and knowledge you need for your business to prosper by attending one of our informative workshops.

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Funding Assistance

Need money? Get expert help with business loan applications, investor packages, crowdfunding campaigns, and more.

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Events & Workshops

23 Apr
Starting and Growing a Successful Consulting Business (Oakland)
Alameda SBDC
24 Apr
Website Building Basics-Building and Publishing Your Very Own Website
Contra Costa
24 Apr
Introduction to Government Contracting
San Francisco
24 Apr
Successful Startups in Solano: Part 1
Solano
25 Apr
5 Key Ways to Grow Your Business - Brentwood
Contra Costa
25 Apr
Social Media and Marketing for Your Small Business (Castro Valley)
Alameda SBDC
25 Apr
Successful Startups in Solano: Part 2
Solano
25 Apr
Get Your Books in Order
North Coast
25 Apr
RESTAURANT SERIES: Checklist for Starting a Restaurant
Solano
25 Apr
SANTA ROSA: Build Your Online Store Using Shopify Platform, Pt 1 #73315
Napa-Sonoma SBDC
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Success Stories

Riverbed Yoga, Guerneville

Treats for Chickens, Cotati

Cool Earth Solar

Windy Point Fence, Humboldt County

Axiom Mobile Imaging

David Shoe Repair, Santa Rosa

Hip Chick Farms, Sebastopol

Napa Valley Bistro, Napa

The Gardening Tutor, Santa Rosa

Market Rates Insights, San Anselmo

Wellspring Aikido, Santa Rosa

Peas of Mind, San Francisco

News & Announcements

12/13/2017

Humboldt State based Small Business Dev Center Program wins $1.36 million grant

ARCATA  – Effective Jan. 1, the Norcal Small Business Development Center program will take over the leadership of the Northeastern SBDC territory to become the 5th largest SBDC network in the... more

05/31/2017

New State Law Requires Electronic EDD Filings

Beginning January 1, 2017, Assembly Bill 1254 stipulates that all employers in California will be required to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits... more

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Funded in part through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the California Governors Office for Business and Economic Development, and other private and public partners;  and nationally accredited by the association of SBDCs.