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Our team of expert business consultants are here to help you in four core areas. Click below to see how we can help you.
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Training
SBDC provides business workshops and training programs for current and aspiring business owners to start and grow their business at little to no cost.
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Local Grants & Loans
Local cities are offering loan and grant programs to help businesses experiencing financial losses from COVID-19 in partnership with the SBDC.
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SBDC Tech

We assist high tech, high growth, and scalable businesses looking to start their new tech venture, obtain angel/venture capital, or SBIR/STTR assistance.

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Marketing

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Marketing

Without knowing who your customers are, you cannot market your service or product to them. At the SBDC our marketing consultants help you understand your customers to increase, retain, and satisfy them.
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Funding

Find the best fit for your business

Funding

Financing and refinancing your business is tough and it’s hard to know where to start. Our team of financial consultants can assist you in exploring your options, securing your loan, accessing our network of over 100 institutions, and help you choose the best loan terms.
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Management

We keep things simple

Management

Our specialists at SBDC assist in strengthening your business performance and its expansion through evaluation of new technologies, analysis of inventory management processes and costs, and development of new processes.
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Business Planning

We use a growth-minded approach

Business Planning

Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow your business, our consultants work with you to define your business goals and create an action plan that includes financial, management, and operational policies over a fixed timeline.
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Tustin Level Up Training and Grant Program Propelling 82 Established Businesses into Growth and Expansion

January 5, 2023 20 Comments

Fullerton, November 2022 – In collaboration with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC Network,) the City of Tustin launched the first of its kind, the Tustin Level up Training and Grant Program, an initiative focused on providing growth opportunities to Tustin-based established small businesses through no cost training, no cost one-on-one consulting and access to $10K in grant funds.

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Success Stories

Testimonials

"This was the best program and I am so appreciative they have this. I needed the help they gave me and without it I wouldn’t have my store open and making money."
Michael MyersFounder of Michael Myers Hypnotherapy
"They were wonderful in helping me refocus and get my company back on track. Everything was useful and it was an incredible experience. Truly appreciate their help."
Darlene OliverFounder of Mobile Professional Solutions
"SBDC has been instrumental in helping me finally get my business started and going. The consultants are always ready to help and offer sound advice that helped me navigate the business world. What started out as a seemingly impossible endeavor has become less intimidating and more manageable largely because of SBDC."
Sophia TorjesenFounder of Fil Chi Mom
"I would say that the SBDC has been the sole inspiration for the on going success of my business. Even when the process was slow, from my end, the SBDC was still there to help pull and guide me in the right direction for success."
Seth La CroixFounder of iVant-Guard SmartHome Security
"We are grateful for the support, guidance and friendship they have given us during these difficult and uncertain times we small business owners are facing with COVID-19. The support and direction given to us has been vital to maintain our restaurant doors open!"
Teresa RazoFounder of Villa Roma Argentine & Italian Cuisine
"It has been a great experience to receive guidance from the team of talented consultants. We covered a lot of ground in a short time and my consultant was readily available to assist with all aspects of the Shopify business website."
Julia MeadowsFounder of Chiron Footcare
"Everyone at the SBDC was very focused on serving and supporting the startups in the community. It was really helpful to get direct assistance in a convenient format especially as the rules were changing all the time for the EIDL & PPP."
Zora ChungFounder of ReJoule
"Octane has been a very helpful experience. We would not be where we are without their help and I am glad they are around to help companies succeed and create jobs!"
Jason KnickerbockerFounder of BeWize
"Richard understood our industry and business thoroughly. The generous advices were spot on and profoundly improved how we pitch and position ourselves. I'm humbled by the experience and extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work with an industry veteran and leading figure like Richard."
Jane ZhangFounder of Remmie Health
"The SBDC was my go-to resource for information since the pandemic began in 2020! They helped me stay abreast of all the requirements for loans, grants, and anything that I have needed guidance on for my business."
Virginia EarlFounder of Translations Unlimited South America (TUSA)
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