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Grow Your Small Business

Owning a small business is difficult and planning for growth can be a daunting task. Do it with the OCIE SBDC on your side.

Take Your Business to New Heights

We provide personalized one-on-one support to help you tackle obstacles and succeed. A dedicated team of SBDC consultants, seasoned business owners and experts, will start by thoroughly assessing your business for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Let us help you pinpoint areas for growth and devise strategies to capitalize on them. From finances to operations, workforce  to marketing, we will provide consulting, knowledge, and additional resources for business growth. 

Why our services are no-cost

Core Areas of Support

Capital

Explore all of your financing options and receive matchmaking assistance with the SBDC Finance Center.

Marketing

The SBDC Marketing Center can provide your business with comprehensive marketing analysis, website review, and strengthen your social strategy.

Contracting

Grow your business through contracting opportunities with federal, state, local, and corporate agencies.  

Global Trade

The SBDC Global Trade Center can help your business with everything from developing a trade plan to securing sales outside the US.

General Support

From leasing an office to hiring employees, our experienced consultants can help you through any unique situation you may encounter.

How It Works

Step 1: Intake & Matching

Give us a call or schedule your intake appointment with our call center team. They will ask you some questions about your business and goals. From there, they will match you with an expert consultant whose expertise best matches your needs.

Step 2: Initial Consultation

Meet with your consultant either in-person or online. They will take the time to fully understand your business and create a customized solution.

Step 3: Continued Support

Your consultant will continue to check in with you regularly, refer you to other specialists as necessary, and help you take your business from ideation to first sales and beyond.

Training Programs

We offer a comprehensive array of cohort training programs tailored to support individuals looking to grow, expand, or streamline their small business. Led by expert business consultants, our programs provide insight, resources, and opportunities tailored for existing businesses.

Alongside your training program, you will have access to no-cost one-on-one consulting sessions for personalized guidance and support. Explore our range of training programs designed specifically to help your small business thrive.

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This six-week training program will fuel your growth as you evaluate and develop your goals, metrics, financials, operations, and strategies. Reach the next level of success through tailored support, expert guidance, and invaluable resources. Learn how to de-risk expansion and get involved in proactive growth.
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This five-week cohort training program is designed for women entrepreneurs looking to grow their small business and is tailored for the distinct challenges women often face in entrepreneurship. Join a network of like-minded women for the support, resources, and community to help your business thrive. This cohort is for women, taught by women. Attendees can expect highly interactive and vibrant discussions with the instructors and other cohort members.
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As a business owner, having a good handle on your accounting and finance can be critical to expanding your business. Join Financial Fitness — a four-part webinar series designed to support you in optimizing your business for financial success.

This six-week training program will fuel your growth as you evaluate and develop your goals, metrics, financials, operations, and strategies. Reach the next level of success through tailored support, expert guidance, and invaluable resources. Learn how to de-risk expansion and get involved in proactive growth.

This five-week cohort training program is designed for women entrepreneurs looking to grow their small business and is tailored for the distinct challenges women often face in entrepreneurship. Join a network of like-minded women for the support, resources, and community to help your business thrive. This cohort is for women, taught by women. Attendees can expect highly interactive and vibrant discussions with the instructors and other cohort members.

As a business owner, having a good handle on your accounting and finance can be critical to expanding your business. Join Financial Fitness — a four-part webinar series designed to support you in optimizing your business for financial success.

Explore our range of training programs designed specifically for entrepreneurs looking to start a small business.

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Our Support,
Your Success

Every thriving business begins with a vision, and behind each one is a story of perseverance, growth, and partnership. At the heart of these stories are entrepreneurs who took bold steps toward their goals, and we’re honored to have walked alongside them.

Check out some stories from SBDC clients

Let's Get Started

In order to match you with the best consultant, we will conduct a 15-minute intake phone call where we will discuss your existing business or startup so that we can evaluate and determine which consultant is the best fit to assist you with your business goals.

Ready to Grow

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.