California SBDC Network

SBA Stands Ready to Assist California Businesses and Residents Affected by the Wildfires and High Winds

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for Shasta-area businesses and residents. Click here for disaster relief information.

 

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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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

21 Aug
NAPA: TiPS Training for Responsible Alcohol Service #73624
Napa-Sonoma SBDC
22 Aug
Successful Startups in Solano: Part 1 & 2
Solano
22 Aug
SANTA ROSA: How to Purchase a Restaurant & Negotiate a Lease #73637
Napa-Sonoma SBDC
22 Aug
Get your Books in Order
North Coast
23 Aug
How to Sell to the Government - federal, state & local-Concord-Canceled
Contra Costa
23 Aug
Yelp 101 for Small Business
San Francisco
23 Aug
How To Start Your Business
Shasta Cascade SBDC
23 Aug
SANTA ROSA: La Contabilidad de tu Pequeno Negocio #73638
Napa-Sonoma SBDC
24 Aug
First Steps to Successful Start-Ups -Concord One-Stop
Contra Costa
24 Aug
NAPA: Food MANAGER Safety Certification #73619
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

Blog

08/07/2018

SBA Stands Ready to Assist California Businesses and Residents Affected by the Wildfires and High Winds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to California businesses and residents as a result of President Trump’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business... more
05/08/2018

Job Announcements from the NorCal PTAC

5/8/2018

Job Title: Project Administrator
Location: Sacramento, CA
Project: Caltrans Disadvantaged Business... more

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