Are You Looking for Assistance to Start or Grow Your Small Business?

Kickstart Your Business Right

Do you have a great idea for a business? Have you been looking to create your own small business? The SBDC is here to help, with its expert advisors. Our business start programs are recurring and often available on-demand as well. Watch live or watch recorded to get the information you need to develop your business concept into a plan, know the legal steps, and even what you need to think about for financing.

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Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

This SBDC webinar is available on-demand in both English and Español as well as offered live monthly.

English Recording

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Starting Your Food Business

These SBDC webinars are available on-demand to help launch your food-based small business.

Women discussing Innovate78: Jumpstart Small Business/ Start Your Business in a Day Training by the San Diego & Imperial SBDC

Lean Methodology Basics

This SBDC two-part course is a recurring offering that teaches the Lean Essentials to get your type of business going. If the below events have passed, check back for recurring offerings.

Business Advising at the San Diego and Imperial SBDC

Business Advising

Schedule a no-cost one-on-one appointment with an expert business advisor.

Webinars and Training through the San Diego and Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Live Business Workshops

View our calendar of small business workshops throughout San Diego and Imperial counties.

On-demand webinar from the San Diego and Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

On-Demand Business Training

View on-demand trainings to help you start or grow your business.

Industry-Specific Guidance for Adapting Your Business

The San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network, which is hosted by Southwestern Community College, is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz). The San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network includes eight service partners in San Diego County and one in Imperial County. The San Diego County locations include: South San Diego SBDC (Southwestern College), North San Diego SBDC (MiraCosta College), East County San Diego SBDC (East County Economic Development Council), The Brink (University of San Diego), Connect SBDC, Alliance (Asian Business Association) SBDC, International Rescue Committee SBDC, and Export SBDC (World Trade Center San Diego/San Diego Regional Economic Development Council). With a team of over 100 staff and advisors, the SBDC is here to support the vitality of the small business ecosystem in our region. SBDC can also provide services in numerous languages.