Areas of Support
Since 1991, Sonoma SBDC has provided support to Sonoma’s economy and small businesses. Our advising is no-cost and supported by SBA, State of CA, cities and county, as well as local supporters.
This program is your tax dollars at work and for every one $1.00 of program funds, $321.00 is created.
Our advising services come to you completely free and all one-on-one advising is 100% confidential.
Start Your Business
We can help you:
- Turn your idea into a business
- Buy a business or help your buyer be successful with purchasing your business.
- Define objectives and create an action plan to form your business, plan your business, and fund your business.
Get Funding
We can help you:
- Get support from our expert finance consultants
- Help you prepare for the lending process (Plans / financials)
- Choose the right lender for your needs to be successful with the lending process.
Business Plans / Planning
We can help you:
- Craft and perfect your business planning and projections
- Refine your assumptions
- Achieve your start up or expansion goals.
Marketing / Sales
We can help you:
- Plan for and execute every aspect of your marketing
- Craft a winning marketing action plan
- Develop your online presence
- Create DIY graphics
- Webiste, social media and more
Finances / Financial Support
We can help you:
- Improve your decision making and improving your profit margins
- Set up your accounting system
- Craft you financial strategy
- Achieve your financial goals
special Industry Programs
Sonoma SBDC’s advisors also have a variety of specialized skills in the following areas.
- Food & Restaurant
- Government Procurement (Get registered to do business with the state and federal government)
- AI – Artificial Intelligence
- Venture Capital Funding / Tech Futures
- International Trade
- Manufacturing…and more
