Your eCommerce Jumpstart:
From Brick-and-Mortar to Click-and-Order in 6 Weeks

Don’t let big online stores get all the customers.
Level the playing field with California Shop Small.

Attention!
The October 2024 Cohort starts soon. Register now for this informative California Shop Small Training!

Register Now!

💥 E-commerce is exploding!

Are you struggling to keep pace with the rapid growth of online sales?

With e-commerce sales projected to surpass $1T in 2024 and account for nearly 20% of all retail sales, now is the time to take action and claim your share of the digital marketplace.

Join SBDC’s California Shop Small program and get your products in front of eager online shoppers. In just six weeks, you’ll be ready to launch, attract customers, and boost sales.

Source: https://archerpoint.com/ecommerce-trends-for-2024/#:~:text=The%20eCommerce%20industry%20continues%20to,20%25%20of%20all%20retail%20sales.

Overcome Your Online Sales Challenges with SBDC’s No-Fee eCommerce Training Cohort

Are you worried about the costs and technical challenges of setting up an online store?

We’ve got you covered. Not only will you receive expert guidance throughout the program, but as a graduate, you’ll also gain access to a California-branded eCommerce platform with a six-month free subscription.

Plus, you’ll benefit from no-cost one-on-one consulting to help you thrive in the digital marketplace.

Jumpstart Your Online Business Success! 🚀

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Get expert instruction through live online classes 💻 covering all the e-commerce essentials, plus optional hands-on support sessions for personalized help building your store.

Cohort training runs from October 1, 2024, to November 5th, 2024. This program consists of six-weekly webinars, taking place on Tuesdays. Each running approximately two hours (10 AM—12 PM), and optional hands-on training and support from 1—2:30 PM that run through November 19th.

🎉 Celebrate your success with us at a virtual launch party on Small Business Saturday, where we’ll showcase the live launch of our graduates’ digital storefronts! Save the date for November 30th at 12pm!

⏰ Don’t wait! Our 6-week cohort fills up fast.

Attention!
The October 2024 Cohort spots are almost filled. Register now for this Fall’s California Shop Small Training!

Register now!

Ready to Grow Your Business Online?

Our program is 100% free for qualifying applicants, with no risk and no cost for training or website hosting for six months. By joining California Shop Small, you’ll unlock a world of benefits:

✅ A customized online storefront

✅ Proven marketing strategies to find customers

✅ 6 months FREE on a California-focused marketplace

✅ One-on-one expert support to maximize your profits

What you’ll walk away with:

  • An online storefront in 6 weeks
  • 6-months of no-cost website hosting
  • Ability to reach millions of customers in one place
  • Solid foundational, working knowledge of digital marketing best practice
  • A marketplace presence to grow your brand
  • Be Found on Google, Yelp or Facebook
  • The ability to attract customers and increase sales, MoM, YoY
  • Access to an eCommerce marketplace built specifically for small businesses

Go from Brick-and-Mortar
to Click-and-Order in 6 Weeks.

Not ready to attend this cohort? Sign up for updates to hear about our next cohort in 2025.