My wife and I attended a free seminar about starting a new business. I was skeptical going in, but was pleasantly surprised. The presenter was very knowledgeable and shared useful information....
Contra Costa Small Business Development Center
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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a partnership program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). A Small Business Development Center (SBDC) conducts research, counsels, and trains business people in a wide variety of business topics and provides comprehensive information services and access to experts in many fields. Consulting is provided free of charge to all small business owners. Each SBDC encourages unique local efforts, region to region, state to state, and community to community, to meet small business needs in its area. SBDCs develop and maintain partnerships among community organizations and local, state and federal agencies, providing a focal point for a broad network of public and private resources at the community level. SBDC partnership programs and activities serving small businesses have contributed significantly to economic growth in California and across the nation.
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Business Loans Business Planning Business Marketing Social Media
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Reviews
This is a GREAT resource for small business owners. The organization has classes on starting a business, marketing and using their Business Tools. You can also sign up for a mentor to take you...
My experience was okay. I had a phone consultation first followed by a class. The information I received between the two resources contradicted each other which was annoying because I trusted...
Had a great session towards certifying my business and moving forward to a successful year. I also have accountability towards my mentor. It's a great system and motivator to moving forward.



