Sandy Westfall, Ferndale

"The SBDC is like a safety net when you are starting a business. You have no idea about all the things you will be faced with."

BumRite Diapers, Napa

“The SBDC is a free service and a wonderful program offered to the residents of Napa. Why wouldn’t we take advantage of it?”

Delice de la Vallee, Sonoma

"I truly appreciate the SBDC as I have grown my company internally as well as refined my business with the guidance of Cathy Balach."

“Because of Tina’s unwavering support, direction, and enthusiasm for us and our business, we were able to get clear, stay focused, and follow through on the necessary actions that brought our business to the next level of success.”

The Mike Young Team LLC, Fairfield

“I met Carolynne Gamble when I decided to take a course at the SBDC office on marketing your business on-line ...I’m looking forward to the intermediate class when it comes out and enjoy the on-going tutoring that is so much a part of her being as well.”

Companion Bakeshop, Santa Cruz

“Danny Braga was a huge help when we were preparing our business plan for loan approval from the bank SCCCU. He assisted us with our financials and gave us confidence to move forward.”

Wellspring Aikido, Santa Rosa

“Attuned to current business trends and knowledgeable of the full scope of small business concerns, (our business advisor) has helped us with every challenge we’ve presented.”

Data Distributing, LLC, Santa Cruz

"I am very grateful for the SBDC and the fact that it provides this crucial community resource. If it wasn’t for Sanjay, it is quite possible that Santa Cruz would have lost another business."

Petits Confettis, A French Immersion Pre-School, Mountain View

“I found the counseling and support from my Business Advisor, Jenny Huang, immensely beneficial. She was professional and gave me much more than a 'helicopter view' on my business.”

Jellyfish Art, LLC, San Francisco

“Tom has given me a lot of financial guidance. He helped me think about all my business processes quantitatively,” said Andon.

About the Northern California SBDC Network

The Small Business Development Centers of the Northern California SBDC Network help individuals manage the growth of their businesses. Our sole focus is on helping you improve your bottom line.

Our expertise can help take the mystery out of business management and allow you to focus on the issues most critical to the success of your company. Our Business Advisors have years of experience and know what it takes to operate profitably and grow a business in Northern California.

According to a recent study SBDC in depth clients experienced almost 4 times the sales growth, and created 14.8 times the jobs of average businesses.* Read more...

SBDC services include:

Business Plans
Financial Projections & Budgeting
Operating Challenges
Purchase of a Business
Funding Your Venture
Loan Packaging
And Much More...

All our private coaching/advising services are funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, state, and local partners and 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 Northern California 2009-2010,” by Professor James J. Chrisman of Mississippi State University