Small Business Development Center -
Greater Sierra Region ...

The Northeastern California SBDC – Greater Sierra region at Los Rios assists existing businesses in becoming competitive in a complex marketplace and helps emerging entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership. The SBDC program is one of the State’s most important economic development programs. With a twenty year history in California, a wealth of expertise, and well established resource partnerships, the SBDC is a trusted network that stimulates the region’s economy. Our SBA federal funding mandates focus on business expansion, start-ups, job creation/ retention and capital infusion.

We can provide business consulting and training in the following areas:

Business Planning & Management

Business Plan Development
Business Start-Up Assistance
Expansion & Growth
Licensing and Permits
Employee Management
Buying and Selling a Business

Marketing

Identifying Market Niches
Advertising & Promotion Strategies
Business Feasibility Evaluation
Marketing Plan Development
Pricing
E-Commerce

Financial Management

Cash Flow Management
Funding Options
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Loan Application Assistance
Financial Analysis & Projections
Government Contracting
Business Valuation & Strategies
Tax Planning & Requirements
Payout Management

Resources

Information
Professional Consultants
Business Counseling
Business Training
Business Library
Computer Access
Referrals

Our funding partners:

Northeastern California SBDC - Greater Sierra Region is an affiliate of the Northeastern California SBDC Program sponsored by: CSU Chico Research Foundation / Center for Economic Development, Los Rios Community College District, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This is a partnership program under the current Cooperative Agreement with the SBA and the CSU Chico Research Foundation / Center for Economic Development.

This Cooperative Agreement is partially funded by the SBA. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the presenter's / author's and do not necessarily reflect the view of the sponsoring entities. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for the disabled will be made, if requested in advance. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Small Business Development Center - Greater Sierra Region ...