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Plaza Oliver Gas & Food, Fairfield

"You (Billy Wigley and the SBDC) have really helped me with my business by assisting me with my marketing and positive exposure in Fairfield, and with building relationships with city and city council members to attain my beer license."

Music Master Publishing, Vallejo

At the 2009 NAMM trade show, Dennis and Dustin were able to sign on with a reputable and well-established distributor & manufacturer’s representation company, Farley’s Musical Essentials.

Vogue Salon & Spa, Vacaville

“They have exceeded my expectations. It’s been over 4 years and my business counselor still meets with me every few months to see how my business is doing and offer me great advice.”

Eco-Delight Coffee, Suisun City

“We are pleased with the support the SBDC has provided us in fine-tuning our application for the CDBG Microenterprise Loan and are very optimistic about both the loan the future success of the business.”

Chepo's Tamales, Elmira

[WATCH THE VIDEO] “We did not have a Business Plan and the SBDC helped us to put that together. They also provided us the technical assistance to fill out the loan application.”

Anacortes Chocolate Factory, Vacaville

“Thank you Floyd [Hicks of Solano SBDC] for everything and helping us with the loan process. We owe you for that.”

Music Master Publishing, Vallejo

"I found SBDC to be an excellent resource for entrepreneurial encouragement. The classes and personal consultant time have proven to be very valuable assets to our endeavor."

Vintage Caffe, Fairfield

"It was a great pleasure working with the SBDC.  They guided us all the way through the process and were very patient with us.  We would not be able to do this without their knowledge and help."

TechPro Source, Vacaville

Rather than secure debt financing, Mr. [Michael] Cortez wanted to pursue equity financing for the business.  Mr.[Charles] Eason assisted him in developing a PowerPoint pitch for investors.

Step Up Music, Vallejo

“The SBDC provided me with the nuts and bolts information I needed particularly (because I’m a) creative type that needs help with the procedural side of the business.”

About the Solano College SBDC

We Help Small Businesses Like Yours...


Small Business Development Center  

Solano College Small Business Development Center offers training, business advice and mentoring to help you:

  • Research Your Business Idea
  • Analyze Your Industry and Target Market
  • Develop a Written Vision (or Business Plan) of Your Idea
  • Develop and Implement a Marketing Strategy
  • Create, Track, Analyze and Modify Your Financial Projections
  • Jumpstart and Launch Your Business
  • Set-Up and Use a Recordkeeping System
  • Monitor Business Operations
  • Hire and Manage Employees
  • Understand the Process of Selling Your Business
  • Evaluate the Feasibility of Buying an Existing Business
  • Locate, Prepare and Apply for Financing to Start, Buy or Expand a Business
  • Apply for Local, State and Federal Certification
  • Sell to government agencies

Our primary mission is to assist small businesses, like yours, stay on track, operate profitably and thrive! We hope to help you with:

  • Your Goals of Self Employment
  • The Process of Hiring Other Employees as You Expand
  • Job Retention for Yourself and Your Employees
  • Helping you Streamline Your Business
  • Strategies for Increasing Your Gross Sales and Net Profit

WELCOME!

 

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