Our Services

The Northeastern California Small Business Development Centers provide no-cost consulting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you need help identifying local markets for your business, are developing a business plan and want a second opinion, or have compliance issues you'd like to clarify, SBDC consultants are ready to help you grow your business.

 

Northeastern California SBDC Consulting Services


Business success requires both sufficient capital and the knowledge to use it wisely. SBDC consultants help entrepreneurs develop the planning, management, and financial skills necessary to make their business thrive.


The SBDC’s one-on-one management consulting emphasizes education and guidance in finding practical solutions to business problems. Consulting is confidential and provided at no charge by a staff of skilled professionals. Services cover a range of topics relevant to small business owners including:

 

 

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Business Plan Development

Capital Acquisition

Computing Applications

Customer Service

e-Commerce

Energy Efficiency

Environmental Management Issues

Feasibility Analysis

Financing and Loan Packaging

Financial Analysis

Franchising

Government Marketing

Home-based Business

Human Resources

International Trade

Legal Issues

Management

Manufacturing

Marketing and Advertising

Market Research

Minority Business Development

Product Development/Engineering

Public Relations

Personnel

Product Development/Engineering

Public Relations

Retailing

Regulatory Assistance

Strategic Planning

Taxes

Technology Commercialization

Women’s Business Issues

Worker Health and Safety Issues