Central Coast SBDCServing Monterey and San Benito Counties.
Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed

SBA Small Business Certifications: Benefits and How to Apply

Learn how you can leverage small business certifications to diversify your revenue stream and improve your bottom line.

Government contracts can offer significant opportunities for small bus...

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AngelCon 2023

Six innovative and disruptive startups compete for $100,000+ in investment funding to help grow their business at the sixth annual AngelCon on Thursday, June 1st, 2023.

Top Six Startups Incl...

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Starting a Restaurant Business Basics

Program Format: Online Course (Prerecorded)
Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning
Description:

Are you passionate about food and drea...
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Coffee & Conversation with AngelCon 2022 Winners

The winners of AngelCon 2022 join us to talk about their journey after winning a total of $205K in equity investment. AngelCon is an annual event in which six startups compete for investment fundin...

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ON DEMAND Understanding the Red Tape

It's important to not get caught up in red tape when a business enters into a larger contract.  Find out tips to keep you in compliance from Johnny Garcia from Got It All Insurance Company and from...

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It's Easy to Stay Safe Online

Returning Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champions, Cal Coastal SBDC kicks off National Cybersecurity Month on behalf of the Central CA SBDC Network with this webinar designed to take the fear out o...

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Customer Service for Happier Clients

We know companies have their hands full building in-demand products and services while also trying to grow their customer base. This workshop provides tips on how to serve your company's client bas...

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QuickBooks Intermediate

QuickBooks Intermediate is the second step in a three part workshop series. Learn how to manage and secure company files, list items, order and sell inventory and how to apply vendor discounts. We...

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SBIR & STTR Funding for Small Businesses - What Are These Grants and How You Can Apply

Small businesses engaged in Research & Development (R&D) may be eligible to access government dollars through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology...

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smallbusinessstart

Business Start Workshop (Bilingual)

Business ownership can be an exhilarating, demanding and lucrative endeavor, but it is not for everyone. A key element of success is the ability to plan for now and the future. The more you plan, t...

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.