Technical Assistance
Focusing on business development, our bi-lingual TA experts support entrepreneurs in each stage of their business lifecycle, from the intense start-up phase and through to successful launch and eventual growth. Our trained staff holds a business owner’s hand to patiently guide them through planning, marketing, financing, and operating. To date, we have worked with over 5,000 owners on their entrepreneurial journey.
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Classroom Training (via Zoom & in-person)
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One-on-one Counseling/Consulting
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Financing Assistance (Loan or Grant Applications)
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Credit Education & Coaching
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Business Incubation
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Mentoring & Business Advising
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Licensing, Permitting & Import/Export Opportunitiesdddd
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Small Business Certifications
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Networking Opportunities
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Professional Services (legal, accounting, marketing)
Businesses We Assist
We've worked with 5,000
small businesses
2,800 Start-Ups
2,200 Existing Businesses
They Created
12,200 jobs
Over $200M in Economic Impact
Through our Revolving Loan fund
We've Provided
250 Micro Loans
Over $5M in Capital
MICRO LOANS
Our CA-licensed Micro-loan Program provides equitable and fair access to capital that is often not available to small business owners of color through traditional financial institutions. Our team members assist with identifying micro-lending sources, packaging the application, and gathering all documents (including developing a business plan and cash flow projections) for successful submittal.