California SBDC
HOW WE HELP
BUSINESS. BETTER.
Advising
SBDC’s confidential, one-to-one advising services include business plan development assistance, marketing and sales advice, financial management assistance, and more.
When you’re tired of self-funding.
SBDC FINANCE CENTER
Capital
Our specialized finance consultants not only guide the loan packaging process, but we help you pick the right loan for your business from our network of more than 100 financial institution partners.
NEVER STOP LEARNING
Training
Interactive training is available online and in-person, covering a range of topics such as social media marketing, exporting, and government contracting to help you stay ahead.
Fun Fact:
Last year, Norcal SBDC hosted 754 trainings to more than 13,300 entrepreneurs.
Can’t make the trainings?
We know running a business keeps you busy. Explore our many on-demand recorded webinars to gain instant access to business insights on your schedule.
From AI to Z
Your business, our expertise – a partnership for success.
Our SBDC services are customized to address every facet of your business – obtaining loans, managing credit, tax compliance, permitting, effective restaurant management, real estate, intellectual property, or tech commercialization.
Transform your business with SBDC today.
Capital
Marketing
Management
Finance
Human Resources
Restaurants
E-commerce
Cottage Business
Retail
Technology
Manufacturing
AgriBusiness
International Trade
Procurement
Trademarks
Patents
Grants
Tech Commercialization
Real Estate Purchase
Permits
Licensing
Franchising
Financial Projections
Loan Packaging
Quickbooks
Merchant Services
Tax Planning
Partnership Agreements
Lease Negotiation
Product Fulfillment
Inventory Management
Marketing Planning
Website Strategy
Branding
Social Media
Tech Futures Group
If you’re a technology startup based in Northern California, SBDC’s Tech advisory can help you accelerate your business growth and development.
Restaurant Program
Restaurant Program provides no-cost services to people who own an existing restaurant or food business or need support for their startups.
Resources
SBDC’s Digital Guide to Starting a Business. Everything you should know before you go. Learn the common challenges of starting a business and the ins and outs of planning, finance, legal, permitting, hiring, operations, marketing, and more.
Digital Guide to Growing Your Business. A primer on how to stay competitive, keeping your business plan fresh, and opportunities to level up your branding strategy and business game with new markets—online, and around the globe.
Government Contracting. Our sister organization, Norcal PTAC, helps small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
Norcal VBOC. NorCal Veteran’s Business Outreach Centers (VBOC’s) support veterans, transitioning service members – and their spouses with end-to-end support for long-term success.
