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

23 Sep
Recordkeeping for Small Business
Santa Cruz
26 Sep
SANTA ROSA: Food MANAGER Safety Certification #72343
Napa-Sonoma SBDC
26 Sep
Jump Start Your Business- Action Planning-1 day workshop
Contra Costa
26 Sep
Business Basics Series
Marin County
26 Sep
Maximizing the Success of Your Home Based Business-Hercules
Contra Costa
26 Sep
Effective Marketing for Your Small Business
Solano
27 Sep
Growing Your Business with Smartphone Technology Tools
Contra Costa
27 Sep
Hot Topics for Tech Startups
Santa Cruz
27 Sep
How to Grow your Business with Pinterest & Instagram
San Francisco
27 Sep
Get Your Finances in Order
North Coast
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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

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.