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About the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center

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It all starts here. Complete the application and submit your request. A member of the SBDC will follow up with you and help you achieve your small business goals -- at no cost to you.
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What we do

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One-on-One Advising

Our Business Advisors are industry experts who provide free, professional business advising in marketing, finance, accessing capital, and more.

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Trainings & Workshops

Gain skills and knowledge you need for your business to prosper by attending one of our informative workshops. Visit our calendar for upcoming events.

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Funding Assistance

Need money? Get expert help with business loan applications, investor packages, crowdfunding campaigns, and more.

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Events & Workshops

22 Feb
Beginners Social Media-Marketing to Boost Your Business with Facebook & Instagram
Aptos
26 Feb
Webinar | Writing Technical Proposals | Part 1 [Free]
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27 Feb
Turning Employee Management from a Liability to a Strength-What You Don’t Know Can Hurt...
Aptos
03 Mar
60 Minutes to Launching a Business in Santa Cruz County-Starting A New Business
Santa Cruz
03 Mar
Your Roadmap to Success-Writing Your Business Plan
Santa Cruz
05 Mar
Webinar | Building Relationships with Prime Contractors [Free]
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10 Mar
NextTalks:Incorporating Green Business Strategies To Increase Profits
Santa Cruz
17 Mar
Advanced Social Media Marketing to Boost Your Business with Facebook & Instagram
Santa Cruz
18 Mar
Webinar | Writing Technical Proposals | Part 2 [Free]
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25 Mar
Webinar | Power Pitch: Making a Great First Impression [Free]
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Full Calendar

Success Stories

Big Mike's Performance Parts, Prunedale

The Penny Ice Creamery, Santa Cruz

Shanty Shack Brewing

Botanic & Luxe

Cassidy's Pizza

Zig Zag Asian Collections

Legends Of Rec

Leaf and Vine, Urban Plant Shop

Leaf and Vine, Urban Plant Shop

Love Is Project

The Water Bar

The Frugal Dame

News & Announcements

02/11/2020

How To Pivot Your Business Plan In 3 Steps

Is your business in a situation where you need to pivot your business plan on the fly? In this episode of Root of The Matter, SBDC Marketing Advisor, Bryce Root, sits down with Seth Kinkade, the... more
02/06/2020

How To Get People Out Of Their Cars And Into Your Store

Is your business located in a thoroughfare or an up and coming part of town where people simply drive through with rarely stopping? Then this video is for you as SBDC Marketing Advisor, Bryce Root,... more
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