Small Business Administration
SBA loans explained and links to where you can learn more. Don’t forget our SBDC Finance Center can help you get funding too!
Federal Grants Search
Use this website to search for different federal grants and see which ones you can qualify.
Local Grants & Loans
Some local Orange County and Inland Empire counties and cities offer loan and grant programs to help local small businesses. Take a look at all the ones your business may qualify for.
Small Business Loan Calculator
The Small Business Loan Calculator will give you an idea of how much it will cost to take out a loan. Adjust the term and add extra monthly payments to see how much of an impact you can have on repayment.
The California Competes Tax Credit
This is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in California. Tax credit agreements will be negotiated by GO-Biz and approved by a newly created “California Competes Tax Credit Committee,” consisting of the State Treasurer, the Director of the Department of Finance, the Director of GO-Biz, one appointee each by the Speaker of the Assembly and Senate Committee on Rules.
Expensify
Keep track of all of your expenses with this expense report tool!
Toshl Finance
Another finance tracking tool you can utilize to keep budgets and organize bills.
Wave
This is a free accounting software for small businesses. Create invoices with ease and keep finances organized!
A checklist of required documents to submit to our lending partners.
Download this form to check if you qualify for the federal Community Development Block Grant.
What to know and what to do before applying for a business loan for your …
This spreadsheet is for start-up businesses to use for projections.
The OCIE SBDC’s MADE Program graduated 22 entrepreneurs in Tustin after 7 weeks of hands-on training, mentorship, and business development support to become marketplace-ready.
More than daycare, WeKare’s expanded services benefit Riverside families with three thriving centers that offer more services and create meaningful community impact.
Gelatissimo’s expansion of its second location brings jobs, unique flavors of award-winning gelato, and inspiration to Irvine.
Vu Le’s Voodoo Barbershop is more than a place for haircuts — it’s a movement rooted in personal empowerment, style, and authentic connection.
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.
