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Queen Bee Bake Shop, Fairfield

Charles Eason, the SBDC Director, provided Anita [Esberto] with assistance in valuing the bakery she was looking to buy and provided guidance on how to finance the deal.

Vogue Salon & Spa, Vacaville

"The SBDC is great program for anyone wanting to start up a business or even thinking about owning a business. They really care about the success of their students..."

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."

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."

DHurn Enterprises, Suisun

Building upon the training received through the NxLeveL program and her work with SBDC Business Advisors Sandy Stelter and Jerry Jinnett, Deanna [Hurn] has been able to meet her objective...

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.”

680 Graphic Design & Printing, Benicia

"I found the NxLeveL training program very informative and helpful. It covered every aspect of starting and owning a business to growing an existing business."

TechPro Sources, Fairfield

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.

Heidi Marble, Fairfield

“The small business center helped anchor and direct my plans, they gave me the tools to reach my potential”

About the Solano SBDC

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