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Monthly Archives: March 2016

Entrepreneur Launches Textile Import Business and Fulfills Her Dream

The SBDC guided Montazeri in every step of starting her business, including obtaining the necessary licenses, permits and trademark; finding an agent to help her import her products; learning to manage business finances and pricing her product.
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Inventor Increases Profits and Product Popularity

Advice from the SBDC helped this entrepreneur grow by reducing costs and obtaining capital.
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Community-Focused Dental Practice Thrives

The SBDC offered dentist Dr. Carla Thomas the advice and expertise she needed to get the best loan terms, improve her cash flow and expand her dental office.
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Serial Entrepreneur Seizes New Opportunities

An innovative program to educate and encourage young entrepreneurs is enjoying rapid growth and the PCR SBDC is guiding its path.
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Community-Focused Cheese Shop Opens Doors

Thanks to the SBDC, this entrepreneur is already creating jobs for residents of her community.
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Restaurateur Opens Second Location

Despite a track record of success, banks turned Paul LaRocco down, but the SBDC came through with financing from PCR’s SBA Community Advantage Loan Program.
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CITD Opens a New Revenue Stream Overseas for a Candle Company

Mentoring, education and a trade delegation with the CITD helped Laguna Candles negotiate its first international contract.
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PCR Helps Nonprofit Foundation Overcome Cash Flow Problems

Thanks to a $250,000 line of credit obtained with the help of the SBDC, a Los Angeles nonprofit will be making a difference in the lives of special needs children for decades to come.
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