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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

06 Apr
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Aptos
09 Apr
NextTalks: Turn Selling Secondhand Stuff Into A Superpower
Santa Cruz
03 May
Micro Business Summit
Aptos
07 May
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Santa Cruz
14 May
NextTalks: Better iPhone Photography For Your Business
Santa Cruz
14 May
Build Your Business: Basic Record Keeping
Santa Cruz
01 Jun
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Aptos
11 Jun
NextTalks: Using Brand Storytelling To Supercharge Your Marketing
Santa Cruz
09 Jul
NextTalks: Finding (And Keeping) Dream Clients
Santa Cruz
09 Jul
Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan
Santa Cruz
Full Calendar

Success Stories

Big Mike's Performance Parts, Prunedale

The Penny Ice Creamery, Santa Cruz

Shanty Shack Brewing

Highlights 2016

Botanic & Luxe

Cassidy's Pizza

YuBalance, San Francisco

News & Announcements

02/25/2019

2019 Norcal SBDC Summer Intern Program

The Norcal 2019 Summer Internship Program offers current Humboldt State University students a two-month paid position, getting hands-on experience in their specific field, while learning the office... more
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.