Our Services

The centers, in coordination with federal, state, local and private sector resources, deliver management and technical assistance to small businesses. We provide business owners with assistance in business planning, management, marketing, sales, procurement, and strategic planning as well as getting access to financing. The SBDC service centers offer entrepreneurial education and one-on-one consulting services that get companies on a fast track to growth.

Free & Low-Cost Business Help 
The SBDC Network’s seven members offer a variety of business advice, much of it free or low-cost. Enroll in information-packed, two- and three-hour workshops , scheduled throughout the day and evenings.

Much of the assistance is tailored for businesses located within the geographical areas surrounding each SBDC service center. However, business owners are welcome to travel throughout the network and take advantage of the variety of business help.
In general, we provide:

Start-up Advice Payroll & Tax Information Business Incorporation Export/Import Assistance Website Development New Product Launches Business Expansion Effective Management Strategic Planning Financing Human Resources Legal Issues

Access to Capital/Loan-packaging Assistance Business Sales & Marketing Permits & Licensing Information Government Certification & Contracts E-Marketing How to Write a Business Plan Accounting/Quick Book Basics Entrepreneurial Success Strategies Credit Improvement Cash Flow Contracting & Procurement Technology

One-on-One Counseling
Our business consultants have years of hands-on experience helping businesses grow or solving business problems. Come in and receive face-to-face assistance, crafted exclusively for your business.

Business Counseling & Workshops Provided in Other Languages
Some centers within the Los Angeles - Ventura - Santa Barbara County SBDC Network provide business help in other languages, such as Spanish or Chinese.