Central Coast Small Business Development Center: Serving small business owners in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties

Free small business assistance is available through the Central Coast Small Business Development Center at Cabrillo College. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for several years, the Central Coast SBDC offers a variety of free services and resources for present and potential small business owners in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. For more information, call us at 831.479.6136, email us at sbdc@cabrillo.edu, request a start-up packet, or submit a request for services today. Our services include:

For new business owners:
• Start up information
• Business plan preparation
• Finding financing for your start up
• Information on buying a business
• Marketing plan assistance
• Quickbooks assistance

For existing businesses:
• Tune-up programs
• Information on buying and selling a business
• Loans and financing to expand your business
• Operations review
• Bookkeeping systems assistance
• Business expansion planning
• Cash flow projections/analysis
• Financial analysis and management
• Human resources
• Technology implementation and audits

Plus specialized program and/or assistance in the following areas:
• Restaurant/hospitality management
• Childcare providers
• Retail management
• Government contracting
• International trade

We also work closely with local lenders and have information on the various loans that may be available for your small business needs:
• Micro-loans for start-up and existing businesses
• Agricultural loans
• All SBA loan programs

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