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The Orange County / Inland Empire SBDC Releases RFP for Hispanic Center in Orange County

  February 23, 2015   The Lead Center for the Orange County / Inland Empire SBDC, hosted by California State University, Fullerton, released a Request for Proposal (RFP) today for a new Small Business Development Center in the Orange County region.  The focus of this new center is geared to service Hispanic entrepreneurs and small […]

SBIR/STTR Research Funding: Tips provided by TriTech SBDC

SBIR/STTR Research Funding: Tips provided by TriTech SBDC

Hi. I’m Molly Schmid with the TriTech Small Business Development Center here in Southern California. Clients frequently come to me, to ask “How they can use SBIR or STTR grants to help grow their business?” Understand the SBIR & STTR Programs: There are 12 federal agencies that administer the SBIR & STTR grants and each […]

Using QuickBooks to Grow Your Business: Tips provided by Inland Empire SBDC

Using QuickBooks to Grow Your Business: Tips provided by Inland Empire SBDC

Hi, my name is Al Gohary and I’m a business consultant with the Small Business Development Center. I’m also a QuickBooks Pro-Advisor, certified in all QuickBooks Products.  Most people ask me, “Why do I need to use accounting software to run my business?” and I always say there are 3 main reasons: Organizing your Business: […]

Industry panelists included, left to right, Kwaku Gyabaah (Clark Construction), Whitney Malone (Schimmick Construction), Noah Collins (Baker Electric), Stacey Jeffers (Straub Construction), and Bekele Demissie (Orange County Transportation Authority). Credit: Kato Cooks/Peter Mack Media

Orange County SBDC hosts a successful public works match-making event

On July 16 Orange County SBDC presented a successful seminar in the construction industry in the Rancho Santiago Community College District offices. This seminar was meant to give attendees the opportunity to be matched up with contractors in public works, potential buyers and learn about the Construction Industry’s Best Practices.   The seminar began with […]

Starting a Business tips provided by our Inland Empire SBDC Business Consultant Paul Nolta

Starting a Business tips provided by our Inland Empire SBDC Business Consultant Paul Nolta

Starting a business can be challenging but preparing yourself is the best way to set your business for success. Review these three important tips as you prepare to take on the entrepreneurial path.  1. Understand the legal aspects of starting a business You will have to touch base with federal, state, county and city officials […]

Debt Financing tips provided by our Coachella Valley SBDC Director, Ezekiel Bonillas

Debt Financing tips provided by our Coachella Valley SBDC Director, Ezekiel Bonillas

Are you looking to fund your business without giving away equity? If so, debt financing might be your solution. Before going to the bank though, prepare your business to meet the following loan criteria checklist I call the three-legged stool: credit, collateral and cash flows.   1. Credit: Assuring that anyone who has over 15% ownership of your […]

Regional Director, Priscilla Lopez named the 2013 Business Woman of the Year

Regional Director, Priscilla Lopez named the 2013 Business Woman of the Year

We are very proud to announce that the National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA) has named our Regional Director, Priscilla Lopez, as this year’s Business Woman of the Year. Read below on her community involvement and passion for education that makes her stand out. Congratulations Priscilla!            

Venture Capital tips provided by our LaunchPad SBDC Director, Luis Vasquez

Venture Capital tips provided by our LaunchPad SBDC Director, Luis Vasquez

This is a must-see video for anybody looking to raise venture capital. Luis Vasquez, Director of our LaunchPad SBDC, gives a break down of some key tips any business looking to raise VC funding should know and use.  

11 Tips for Better Cash Flow Management

“Cash is King.” Without sufficient cash, even the most profitable business ceases to exist. Cash flow is not about profitability, but the timing of cash flowing in and out of the business.  No matter how much you sell, if you don’t collect the money, you’re going to go out of business. As business owners, we […]

Financing Your Business

What are the available financing options? There are several options available to finance your startup or existing business.  These options may or may not work for you depending on many factors.  These financing options include: Own Financing Friends, Family and Fools’ (FFFs) Financing Loan Financing Equity Financing Asset-Based Financing Mezzanine Financing Grants Your Money: The […]