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Kiboo, Alameda County

"From making introductions which further Kiboo’s business to guiding us through valuation events to working with us to crystallize our go to market strategy, ACSBDC has been there to support us every step of the way."

Governor's Conference Comes to You!

"The Governor’s Conference was a truly amazing event that put me in touch with exactly who I want to work with… in a snap!" Owner ~Bean Creek Studio

Hospitality Professionals Attend NVC Hospitality Symposium

“These are the individuals who are driving and serving our local economy, the hospitality industry, and we strive to deliver current and relevant information.” ~Charlie Monahan, Director of the NVC Hospitality Institute

Ami Sol, Santa Rosa

"The SDBC helped me tremendously to lower my startup costs, work through the many issues of importing apparel, and create an online ecommerce presence."

Susanna Frohman Photography, Bay Area

"Working with my SBDC Advisor has taught me important networking, negotiating and business skills that are the key to my current success."

One-Stop Detail, Willits

"Learning about marketing and financial management gave me the bigger picture I needed to run a successful business."

San Jose Kitchen Rental, San Jose

"I truly feel [Karioki Uhuru] has gone beyond my expectations of what a mentor with the SVSBDC Business Development center has to offer our great city of San Jose."

ELEM3NTS, Silicon Valley

"Anne and the SBDC added a great objective professional point of view that helped my ideas to become reality."

River Song Natural Foods, Willow Creek

"The SBDC is a great resource for all steps in making a business. Their classes are helpful, and their employees are knowledgeable, friendly, and great to work with."

SF SBDC Client is National Cover Story in BizJournals

"Always know where your next buck is going to come from -- where and how long that process will take." -- Jill Litwin
 

About the Northern California SBDC Network

The Northern California Network of Small Business Development Centers helps individuals start, manage and grow their businesses.

Our expertise can help take the mystery out of business management and allow you to focus on the issues that will grow your company. Our Business Advisors have years of experience and know what it takes to start a business in Northern California & keep it operating profitably.

According to a recent study SBDC in depth clients experienced 6 times the sales growth, and created 13 times the jobs of average businesses.*  Read more...

SBDC services include:

  • Business Plans
  • Financial Projections & Budgeting
  • Operating Challenges
  • Purchase or Sale of a Business
  • Funding Your Venture
  • Loan Packaging
  • More...

All one on one consulting services are offered at no cost to the client. Contact a Business Advisor in your area.

 

*SBDC in-depth clients meet with SBDC advisors for five hours or more in a year.
Source of Statistics: SBA; and the “Economic Impact of Small Business Development Center Counseling Activities in the United States: 2004-2005,” by Professor James J. Chrisman of Mississippi State University