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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.”

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

"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."

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.”

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.

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."

Heidi Marble, Fairfield

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

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...

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.”

The Mike Young Team LLC, Fairfield

“I met Carolynne Gamble when I decided to take a course at the SBDC office on marketing your business on-line ...I’m looking forward to the intermediate class when it comes out and enjoy the on-going tutoring that is so much a part of her being as well.”

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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