Central CA SBDC Regional Network
Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

SBA Loan Programs and How to Apply

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make...
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Coffee and Conversation: Venture Capitalist Panel

A distinguished panel of venture capitalists discuss current trends and what investors look for when deciding whether or not to fund your new venture. Experts share real-world experiences that prov...

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Coffee and Conversation

Program Format: Online Course (Prerecorded)
Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Other, Technology
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Starting a Restaurant Business Basics

Program Format: Online Course (Prerecorded)
Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning
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Are you passionate about food and drea...
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SBIR & STTR Funding for Small Businesses - What Are These Grants and How You Can Apply

Small businesses engaged in Research & Development (R&D) may be eligible to access government dollars through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology...

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Coffee and Conversation: AngelCon 2023 Winner Updates

This month, we are joined by the winners of the Audience and Investor Choice Awards from AngelCon 2023: Quantum Energy, DEMO Studios, and Ryde. Gain insights into the remarkable journeys of these i...

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Coffee & Conversation: AngelCon Investors June 2023

Hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2023.

An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-...

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Coffee & Conversation: Thibido Winery

Gibsey and Josh Beckett are the proud proprietors of Thibido Winery, an esteemed establishment nestled in the scenic region of Paso Robles, California. Josh Beckett hails from the distinguished lin...

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QuickBooks 101 (Desktop)

Learn How to Set Up Your Company with QuickBooks Desktop.

  • Selling: invoices, sales receipts, payments, deposits, credit memos, and customer statements
  • Buying: bills, bill paym...
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Beyond the Plate: Redefining Restaurant Hospitality

In today's competitive culinary landscape, outstanding food alone is no longer sufficient to ensure the success of a restaurant. Exceptional service and hospitality are the cornerstones of a memora...

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.