
10 Simple Strategies for Small Business Owners to Access and Secure Capital in 2025
Discover 10 expert strategies for small business owners to access and secure capital in 2025. Improve cash flow, credit, and funding success.
Discover 10 expert strategies for small business owners to access and secure capital in 2025. Improve cash flow, credit, and funding success.
La Taza Community Coffeehouse opened with OCIE SBDC’s help, creating jobs and supporting a the local community.
Riley Miller, a seasoned martial arts instructor with over a decade of experience, recently took on a significant challenge—continuing the legacy of his mentor and starting his own martial arts academy.
Jonathon Vancil, owner of Vancil Sazon, is honoring his family’s legacy by sharing the flavors of his Cuban heritage with his community.
Blanca’s journey into small business ownership is one of resilience and determination. After being impacted by layoffs, Blanca turned to pottery as both a creative outlet and a source of income. She launched her initial venture, Bunnytopia, during the pandemic, creating custom pieces and attending local street fairs and pop-up events across Palm Springs.
After successfully launching a mobile tutoring service in 2021, Anwar Abdul-Rahman, leveraging years of teaching experience, wanted to take the next step to expand his educational offerings.
Andrew and Jessica Park wanted to create a space where people could unwind and recharge.
After years of experience in the wellness industry, YiNing Wang identified a gap in the market for medium to high-end facial and massage services in South Orange County.
Bark’n Beauty Spaw Grand Opening Shelby Hernandez was working as a dog groomer and was often disappointed in the cleanliness and level of care available
The Face Company Grand Opening Owners and founders Polina and Anton Nikolaev traveled from Boston, Massachusetts to Orange County to open a business. Anton quit
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.
Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.