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What is SBDC?

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We are the Small Business Development Center that supports small business development from pre-venture to thriving business growth.

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  • I want to start a non-profit organization. Can the SBDC help me?
  • Can you provide legal / financial advice?
  • Can all small businesses receive one-on-one SBDC advising?
  • Can I trust your team of Advisors? Are they really experts?
  • How can you assist my business?
  • Does my business qualify for your services?
  • What can the SBDC to help me with my business?
  • Can all small businesses receive one-on-one SBDC advising?
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  • Are your services free?
  • What is SBDC?
  • Is this service really free with no hidden strings attached?
  • What does SBDC do?
  • Is the SBDC a government agency?
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The Norcal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) welcomes all entrepreneurs and business owners. Our events and services are open to anyone interested in small business development.

As part of the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program, East Bay SBDC focuses on advising small business clients located in the Alameda SBDC network coverage area. Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.

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East Bay SBDC
Northern California Region
510-885-4801
  • Services

    Your Confidential, No-Cost Advisory

    Insights

    • 1:1 Advising
    • Get Funded
    • Webinars

    Stage of Business

    • Startup
    • Growing
    • Transition

    Helpful Links

    • Resources
    • Covid-19
    • Ask SBDC
    • All Services

    Specialties

    Programs

    • Import/Export

    Industries

    • Restaurants
    • Technology
  • About Us

    Helping Entrepreneurs Realize Dreams

    Our Program

    • About Us

    Our People

    • Advisors
    • Staff
    • Clients

    Helpful Links

    • Updates
    • Newsletter
    • FAQs

    Contact Us

    East Bay SBDC
    25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard,
    Hayward, CA 94542
    510-885-4801

    Contact Us
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