Northern California SBDC Network

Northern California Small Business Development Centers provide guidance for business growth and vibrant local economies.

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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

25 Jul
Sales and Marketing of Professional Services-Module 1
Contra Costa
25 Jul
Hire Safe, Hire Right
San Francisco
26 Jul
Customer Identity Target Marketing Workshop
Contra Costa
26 Jul
First Steps to Successful Start-Ups
Contra Costa
26 Jul
Get Your Finances in Order
North Coast
26 Jul
Getting Certified and Doing Business with the Government (Hayward)
Alameda SBDC
27 Jul
Financial Analysis for Small Businesses
San Francisco
27 Jul
Doing Business in San Jose Workshop
Silicon Valley
31 Jul
Sales and Marketing of Professional Services-Module 2
Contra Costa
02 Aug
Quickbooks Program
San Francisco
Full Calendar

Succes 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

16/06/2017

Seeking New Organization to Host Solano County SBDC

The Norcal SBDC Lead Center is currently looking for an organization that would like to host SBDC services in Solano County, California.  On June 16th we issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for... more

31/05/2017

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.