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Welcome to CSUF SBDC

Helping Your Business .

About Us

About

Business Consulting

We provide no-cost consulting that addresses the four core areas of business: funding, management, business planning, and marketing. Find out how you can benefit from our consulting services today!

Trainings

SBDC provides business workshops and training programs for current and aspiring business owners to start and grow their business at little to no cost.

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.

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.

Core Service Areas

Services

Marketing

Know your customers

Marketing

The product or service you offer has value – but to who? Who is your target customer and how can you reach them? Our marketing consultants can help you segment your target market. As a result, you will get a better understanding of how you can retain and grow a customer base.

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Funding

Find the best fit for your business

Funding

Our consultants can help you navigate through the financial world by helping you get the loan you need to finance your business. From introducing you to our extensive network partners, to securely packaging your loan, we help you obtain the best loan terms possible!

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Management

We keep things simple

Management

Our SBDC consultants can assist you in evaluating what new technologies can benefit your business by analyzing the efficiencies these resources can create within it. Our consultants will help you review inventory management processes, review your costs, develop new processes, and much more!

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Business Planning

We use a growth-minded approach

Business Planning

Whether you’re beginning to pursue your entrepreneurial dream or are looking for new growth within your current business, our consultants work alongside you to identify your business objectives and develop a written plan of action detailing financial, management, and operational strategies.

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The Latest

Blog

City of Tustin Grants CSUF SBDC the Outstanding Economic Development Partner Award

August 8, 2023

This story highlights the Outstanding Economic Development Partner Award granted to the CSUF SBDC by the City of Tustin.

2023 Orange County International Trade Forecast and Business Roundtable

July 7, 2023

Uncover economic forecasts and trade insights during the 2023 Orange County International Trade Forecast and Business Roundtable.

The Factorie’s Grand Reopening – More Than a Store

June 26, 2023

If you own a small business or know someone that does, you’re probably aware of the notable impact local support has on its livelihood. Local

Metal Kitchen Food Truck Grand Opening

June 16, 2023

The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) was eager to show its support and welcome those attending the official grand opening

Testimonials

"With the help of SBDC, my business was awarded grants and our PPP loan was 100% forgiven. My consultant Ace, provides powerful insight on how we can reduce operating expenses, interpret our P&L statement and shared a cash flow projection template to allow me to succeed as small business owner."

"The SBDC is an awesome service for anyone who has an idea and doesn't know where to start, or what to do to actually turn it into something real. The direction and attention that each consultant provides is awesome and extremely valuable for anyone looking to start or grow a business."

"Webify is the best program I've taken with SBDC as it's continuous and has homework to make you do something. Because there are several sessions it helped piece many of the ecommerce concepts together since digital marketing is still new to me. So I'm grateful for this program and the consultants."

"I was able to come on board during the shE-commerce event with the WMarketplace. The insight and advice the team has given is invaluable. I feel very fortunate to be working with this team during this time. I am very excited for the virtual launch and being able to showcase my product to such a receptive audience."

Network Stakeholders

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Funding is not an endorsement of any product, opinion, or service. All programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Funded in part through 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 Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.